have traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest, spending as much time as possible in the outdoors. They have written Frommer
s guides to Utah, Colorado, and Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks. The Laines have also authored
Little–Known Southwest
and
Best Short Hikes in Arizona
for The Mountaineers; and
The New Mexico Guide
for Fulcrum Publishing.
A Denver–based freelance writer,
Eric Peterson
has written and contributed to numerous Frommer
s guides covering the American West, from Montana to Texas. He has also recently written several coffee–table books and
Ramble: A Field Guide to the USA
(www.speckpress.com). He likes to hike in the Rockies, ride his cruiser around Denver, and walk his faithful mutt, Giblet.
Jack Olson,
a longtime resident of Denver, wanders the Rockies and the entire country as a freelance photographer and writer. He writes travel articles and supplies photographs for AAA magazines, and his photos can be seen in such publications as
Backpacker, Audubon, Sierra,
and
National Geographic Books.
Shane Christensen,
a California native, has written extensively about the United States, South America, and Western Europe for the Berkeley Guides, Fodor
s, and the Wall Street Journal. He is also a coauthor of
Frommer
s South America
and
Frommer
s Argentina & Chile .