Most often described as “Not Quite Ruggedly Handsome”, Douglas Scott is a hiking expert, respected and trusted guidebook author, and all around awesome guy. His works have been featured across the country, ranging from Osprey Backpacks and RootsRated to Superfeet, Outdoors Northwest and numerous small-town online newspapers. Chances are, if you have read about the Pacific Northwest, it might have been Douglas who wrote it.
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Douglas was lucky enough to have active parents who took him hiking and backpacking, instilling a love of the great outdoors at an early age. Douglas has traveled around America and the world in search of the best experiences that nature has to offer. He strives to share his experiences with like-minded modern adventurers. If there is a question about nature, chances are that Doug will know the answer and a few other quirky and important facts about the region.