Wild Northerner Magazine Winter 2016/17 | Page 7

Leigha Benford - writer

Leigha was born and raised in northern Ontario. If you can’t find her outside, she’s likely in the kitchen. Partner of a modern lumberjack, her life carries the permanent aroma of cinnamon, fresh air and cedar.

Back Roads Bill - writer and photographer

Back Roads Bill has a passion for northern Ontario and the great outdoors.

He is Back Roads Bill on the CBC. His most recent book can be seen at www.steertonorthernontario.ca . He holds degrees and diplomas from Laurentian University, Nipissing University, McMaster University and Durham College.

Rebecca Dale -writer

Rebecca is a student in the Outdoor Adventure Leadership program at Laurentian University, and aspires to be an adventure journalist after graduation. In the summer, she works as a wilderness counsellor, guiding trips in Manitoba and northern Ontario. She loves to canoe, explore new places and take photos along the way

James Hodgins - professional photographer

James is an avid outdoors man that loves to be on the water or in the bush. Creator of the www.northernontariofishingforum.com, an online community for northern Ontario outdoors enthusiasts. James is always looking to meet new people and share past stories and memories along with getting outdoors and making new ones.