Sean has been writing about fly fishing, hiking, trail running, backpacking, surfing, and standup paddling for 14 years. As an accomplished freelance outdoor writer, he works for various publications as well as guides clients in Yellowstone National Park. Jansen is an avid angler and trail runner who overdrinks coffee and deeply thinks about future stories and environmental issues that he is passionate about.
Number of Hours Expert Has tested: Too many to think about
Education and Certifications
Education: Bachelor’s in Geography, Humboldt State University
Years Writing: 14 and counting
Previous Publications: Way too many to even want to think about.
Why Author Chose this Career: It gives me the freedom to be creative and fulfill my passion for the outdoors all in one swoop.
How Author Began career: I started out as a photographer, wanting to shoot for Nat Geo, but as I slowly turned images into editors, they continually asked me for writing to go with it. Turns out my writing is better than my photographs, and voila, here I am.
Personal Interests: Fly Fishing, Trail Running, Backpacking, Surfing, Standup Paddling, and drinking coffee.