Peter Beren has authored and edited numerous books, including The Writer's Companion, Vintage San Francisco, and Hidden Napa Valley. Formerly publisher of Sierra Club Books and founding publisher of VIA Books, Peter lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Susan, a publishing professional.

Galen Rowell is an internationally acclaimed outdoor photographer and author. His articles and photos have appeared in National Geographic, Life, Outside, Sports Illustrated and countless other publications around the world. He is the bestselling author of more than a dozen illustrated books, including Mountain Light, Bay Area Wild, and My Tibet.