Christopher Cogley has worked as an award-winning journalist, a freelance writer, and a contributing editor for a wide range of national and regional publications. With a degree in Natural Resources from Colorado State University, however, his writing has typically gravitated toward nature and various outdoor pursuits. He's written for online and print publications such as Bike, Dirt Rag, Elevation Outdoors, Field & Stream, Mountain Flyer, Scuba Diving, SHOT Business, and many others. He has also contributed to the book Travis Conrad Erion: Painting & Drawings, published by Actian Press in 2007, and has written for nature photographer Noah Bryant.Author Residence: Grand Junction, CORich Briggs's travels have taken him all over the world, from islands of the South Pacific to a bicycle tour of New Zealand. He has lived aboard a sailboat and enjoys rock climbing and mountaineering. He also pursues a passion for photography and loves to travel to the West's national and state parks, using his camera to capture their magnificence. His photos have been featured in a National Park Foundation online guide, and on the MSNBC, National Geographic, and Smithsonian websites.Photographer Residence: Grand Junction, CO