James Edward Mills is a freelance journalist who specializes in telling stories about outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving, and practices of sustainable living.  He has worked in the outdoor industry since 1989 as a guide, outfitter, independent sales representative, writer, and photographer.  He is the author of the new book The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors, and the co-writer/co-producer of the documentary film An American Ascent.