Pam Leblanc is an avid hiker and freelance writer who specializes in stories about the outdoors. She worked at the Plano Star-Courier and The Monitor in McAllen, Texas, before joining the staff of the Austin American-Statesman, where she launched her popular weekly "Fit City" column. Today she writes about adventure travel, recreation, and environmental issues for more than 30 publications. When she's not writing, you'll find her backpacking, skiing, swimming, camping, paddling, or scuba diving. She lives in Austin.