Stephen W HinchStephen W. Hinch has explored the lands of the American Southwest for over forty years, either on solo hikes into remote areas or with like-minded photographers on multi-day expeditions. A recognized expert on the use of GPS in the outdoors, his book Outdoor Navigation with GPS, now in its third edition, is a bestselling guide to the subject. He is the author of four books and a contributing author to three more. Trained as an electrical engineer, he holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees from Harvey Mudd College. He has received three patents in telecommunications technologies. Steve claims his expeditions into the wilderness have been a necessary counterpoint to his life as a senior executive in the high-technology industry. Read More Read Less