Rick Olson is what you call a backpack journalist. He always carries a camera, a pencil and a notebook during his adventures and misfortunes in the backcountry, which he translates into environmental articles with a humorous twist.

Not one to stick to an itinerary, Rick pursues the journey rather than the destination. "Adventure doesn't begin until something goes wrong" is his favorite quote, and when times get tough, Rick starts to tick.