Bryan Snyder grew up exploring the rolling hills and shady creeks of upstate New York. After college, he taught natural science to young students at various outdoor schools from Maine to Hawaii before settling on the West Coast. His outdoor adventure column "Off The Map" is printed in Chenango County, New York’s The Evening Sun. Additional photos, trail descriptions, maps and contact information may be found at www.facebook.com/offthemapbooks and www.offthemapbooks.com. Bryan currently resides in Santa Barbara, California.