About the Author

Heather Sackett grew up in Adirondack Park where she first developed a love for the outdoors. After spending 10 years as a newspaper journalist, she is now a freelance writer in Telluride. She spends her summers hiking, trail running, exploring mining ruins, bagging peaks, and admiring wildlflowers. Heather's work has appeared in The Lake Placid News, Adirondack Daily Enterprise, The Littelton Independent, The Denver Post, Telluride Daily Planet, and Adventure Journal.