Jonathan Waterman has worked as a director of a press, an editor, and a naturalist. A sought-after public speaker, his work has often appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Men’s Journal, Adventure, and Climbing. His 17 books include In the Shadow of Denali, Kayaking the Vermilion Sea,Running Dry, and Into the Thaw. Jon is a frequent grantee of the National Geographic. By taking risks and tackling difficult issues, his work transcends traditional outdoor yarns and has garnered numerous awards, including a Literary Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts, 3 Best Adventure Book Awards from the Banff Book Festival, a National Park Service Special Achievement Award, and the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award. He lives in Carbondale, Colorado.
