Author Bio

Leslie Hsu Oh

Leslie Hsu Oh is an adventure writer and photographer who writes for more than three dozen publications, such as Alpinist, Backpacker, Outside, Smithsonian and Travel+Leisure. Happiest in the outdoors or working on a story on indigenous knowledge, sustainability and multigenerational travel, she is a recipient of gold and silver North American Travel Journalists Association awards and her work has been named among the distinguished stories of the year by Best American Essays. REI member since 1999.

Stories by Leslie Hsu Oh...

Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean

Leslie Hsu Oh|December 6, 2019

On a muddy shore, five volunteers dig for tires. A dozen comb the beach for old water bottles and railroad ties. Several cut tree branches entangling vehicle ca...