Writing

Travel photojournalism ~ Outdoor industry ~ Editorial ~ Marketing ~ Book Publishing

I am a flexible, creative storyteller. Non-profit organizations,  businesses and individuals use my work. As a writer, editor, marketing consultant, project manager and publisher, I love to mix these proficiencies to offer a unique view and skillset to my clients. I have helped people realize their dream of publishing books. I’ve run operations and content for a daily publication, Seattle Backpackers Magazine, as Editor in Chief and Director of Content. I wrote and self-published two full length books about environmental and cultural projects in Nepal. I’ve ghost written articles and books. I’ve curated a collective of photographers who seek to tell everyday stories of regular life in their developing country, and have written for travel outlets and outdoor publications.

I have edited, ghost-written and/or published books including these:

One World Lens – Author: Erika Klimecky

Song of Chomolungma – Author: Erika Klimecky

The Poetry of Karen Waring Sykes – Collected by Robert Morthost, Edited by Erika Klimecky

AC Sherpa- Autobiography – Edited and published by Erika Klimecky

Marketing writing pieces have included:

Gear reviews for footwear, backpacks, outerwear and luggage,

Press releases
Product guides, event announcements, specialty item comparisons, and Christmas shopping guides for your favorite outdoors enthusiast.

My travel writing and photo stories include:

Viewing a cremation ceremony at the Bat Temple in Bali,

An excerpt from my book,

The windiest spot on earth, Mt Washington, Vermont, to

A safari in Asia and two ways to look at it.

A look at politics and history of Nepal, especially following their massive earthquake,

And a piece about the cultural and political issues that the climbing industry is facing with the recent deaths of Sherpas on Mt Everest.

Nature and wildlife work:

Hiking with orca whales,

Birds of Mount Vernon, (photos)

Culture, animals and flora of Victoria, (photos)

A conservation piece on Sea Legacy about indigenous hunters (currently offline)