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ASHLEY VOYKIN
A landscape and outdoor adventure photog-
rapher based in the Kootenay Rockies region
of British Columbia, Ashley’s work focuses on
small towns and big mountains, with nature
and the outdoors always at the forefront of her
imagery. She can be found exploring the roads
and trails of southeastern British Columbia,
searching for fresh takes on the stunning loca-
tions that define the region’s wilderness. See her
image on page 30.

DIANA LEE

Diana has paddled canoes, kayaks and dragon
boats, but paddleboarding is her favorite way to
enjoy the water. She’s part of the Lake Surfistas,
a collective of Great Lakes surfers, and loves in-
troducing others to SUP as a certified instructor.
Diana offers tips on sizing your perfect board
on page 32. When Diana isn’t paddling, you can
find her camping with her German Shepherds
and online @only1phoenixx.

JESSICA WYNNE LOCKHART
Jessica is a freelance journalist who splits her
time between Canada and Australia. The con-
tributing editor of Verge Magazine, a publication
devoted to travel with purpose, she’s passionate
The Shortest Distance about ethical and responsible adventures. On
page 24, she profiles Brendon Prince, the man
Between Your Garage at the heart of one of the most inspirational
and Paddling paddleboarding stories of the past year.

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systems make, lift/launch a safe, JOE POTOCZAK
one-person job. A patented A writer and paddler based in Oregon, Joe grew
self-locking system stops rope up canoeing the New Jersey Pine Barrens and
instantly if it’s accidentally spent more than 15 years as a whitewater river
released. Hoister makes on
and off the cartop so easy, guide and manager in Pennsylvania. He’s also a
you’ll escape to what you former member of the U.S. Wildwater team. Joe
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love more often. has paddled on four continents but believes the
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best destination is the waterway most accessible
to you. He dives into the debate around leashes
on the river on page 30.
TOMMY SIMONSEN
A photographer from northern Norway,
Tommy specializes in landscapes, wildlife,
adventure and documentary photography,
as well as tour and expedition management.
His focus is on northern Norway and Arctic
Svalbard, but he’s also led month-long photo
expeditions to Central America, Patagonia and
Get Your Hoister Now! Antarctica, Asia, East Africa and Madagascar.
On page 22, Tommy demystifies how he captures
otherworldly images.
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