Heather Hansman

Heather Hansman is an American journalist and author known for her compelling blend of adventure writing and environmental reporting. She is the author of "Powder Days: Ski Bums, Ski Towns, and the Future of Chasing Snow" and "Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West", both of which explore the intersection of outdoor culture, conservation, and the changing American landscape. A contributing editor at Outside Magazine, her work has also appeared in The Guardian, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, among others. Hansman is a passionate skier and river enthusiast whose writing reflects her deep connection to the natural world.