Jim Rahtz spent a career in park and recreation management in Ohio. As a freelance writer, his outdoor and humor writing has appeared in national publications such as The Boundary Waters Journal, Camping Life and Paddler (which he insists is about canoeing and kayaking). Jim holds certifications as a zipline guide, personal trainer, kayak instructor and paddleboard instructor. He has received degrees from the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University and the Omni Bartending Institute.