In the working week Amy-Jane Beer is a biologist and a freelance writer and editor, with several books on natural history to her name. At other times she can usually be found in the kitchen or the great outdoors.She is a keen kayaker, hill walker and runner,. Roy Halpin is a teacher of Geography and GIS. He has been involved in outdoor education for 20 years and is a qualified coach in several disciplines. He is never happier than when out exploring hills, rivers and dales.