Gabriel Filippi is one of Canada’s foremost mountaineers. The second Canadian and only Quebecer to climb both faces of Everest, he has scaled the highest peaks of six of the world’s continents. An ambassador for his hometown of Lac-Mégantic, Filippi is also an Ironman, a young grandfather and a seasoned public speaker. He lives in Montreal.

Brett Popplewell is a National Magazine Award-winning writer and editor. His stories have been recognized in such categories as best short feature, investigative reporting, sports and profiles. He has written for SportsNet magazine, the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s and the CBC. He lives in Toronto and teaches at Carleton University.