Janice Strong, who lives on a rural property outside of Cranbrook, is a hiker, snowshoer, skier and photographer whose images are widely published. She has led hikes for the City of Cranbrook's Parks & Recreation department for many years and written Mountain Footsteps: Hikes in the East Kootenay of Southeastern British Columbia (Rocky Mountain Books $30). A fourth edition in 2018 has been revised and updated, including enhanced colour maps and photos, as well as bike trails. The trails and routes are between the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Purcell Range in the west, including trips in the Cranbrook, Kimberley, Creston, Invermere, Radium and Fernie areas. Also featured are the BC Provincial Parks Akamina-Kishinena, Top of the World, Height of the Rockies, Elk Lakes, St. Mary's Alpine and Bugaboo Glacier. 9781771602464