In a career that now spans 20 years James has managed to earn a living in pursuit of his love of the outdoors. James now works as a freelance writer and independent media producer telling stories about the business and culture of outdoor recreation. Known in the industry as The Outdoor Professional, James writes stories for a few national and regional publications. He also produces audio stories for Internet and radio. His latest feature is a new series of podcasts called The Joy Trip Project. Using ambient sound and popular music James weaves together a variety of stories on outdoor adventure, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving and practices of sustainable living. Traveling extensively around the country engaged in sports ranging from backpacking to skiing to mountain biking James offers a broad perspective on the pursuit of adventure.