About the Author
NIKO PERREN LIVES in Calgary, Canada. He holds dual degrees in Computer Science and Pure Mathematics, and works as a software researcher. He balances his geeky tendencies by being a long-time participant at Burning Man, where he builds art, volunteers as a Black Rock Ranger, and helps run a theme camp.
Niko's love of the outdoors started with alpine climbing, and progressed into expedition cav-ing, snowboarding, and canyoneering. His travels have taken him to some of the world's most re-mote and beautiful places.