Paul HerseyPaul Hersey lives in the South Island of New Zealand, next to the sea and close to the mountains. His previous jobs have included newspaper reporter, ice climbing instructor, fisheries enforcement officer, surf lifeguard, photographer, sea kayaking gide, and outdoors retail store manager. Paul has climbed extensively in New Zealand and overseas for the past 30 years, completing numerous first ascents.An award-winning author and journalist, Paul has written eight books, and he is a contributor to various magazines including Alpinist, New Zealand Geographic, The Surfer's Journal, North and South, and Wilderness. Read More Read Less