Laura Waterman

Laura Waterman (born 10 October 1939) is an American author, mountaineer and ice climber, homesteader, and conservationist, primarily known for her books on the outdoors, many as a collaborative effort with her husband Guy Waterman. They were early spokespersons and advocates for the hiking movement of the 1970s with their books ''Backwoods Ethics'' and ''Wilderness Ethics''. The Watermans' writing and advocacy are credited with giving significant impetus to the Leave No Trace program. Provided by Wikipedia