Matt J. Simmons has contributed photos and articles to various magazines and newspapers, including the Globe & Mail and British Columbia Magazine. As a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists, he has explored issues of nature conservation and cultural heritage. "Really, I love any excuse to get out and hike," he says. Simmons' The Outsider's Guide to Prince Rupert $22.95) includes six overview maps and 46 route maps, with detailed descriptions of hiking trails, biking routes, rock-climbing locations and paddling destinations. 978-0-9868607-0-6

[BCBW 2011]