About the Author

Brian grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. His dad introduced him to the outdoors at an early age. Fishing and hunting were a regular part of his life. Many of the essential skills of surviving in the wilderness were learned. The author had first hand experience at the age of 13 helping his father build a log cabin on their property on Clear Creek, near Talkeetna, Alaska.

Brian graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in International Business Management and moved to the Seattle, WA area to pursue a career in sales.

His respect and passion for the outdoors runs deep and is a big part of Brian’s life. He spends much time with his family hiking, camping, fishing and hunting in the Washington state area while making regular trips to Alaska to fish and visit the family cabin.

Brian’s dad was diagnosed with cancer in December of 2004 shortly after the fishing trip he took to the family cabin discussed in this book. His dad battled the cancer bravely for nearly a year and passed in November of 2005.

This book is his legacy.