Karen Berger is a pianist on the faculty of the Berkshire Music School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She was an editor of 'The Instrumentalist', 'Clavier', and 'Accent on Music' magazines and recieved the Ed Press Distinguished Achievement Award. She is the author of eleven books, including seven how-to books. She wrote three titles in the best-selling 'Trailside Guide' series, including 'Hiking and Backpacking' which has sold over 150,000 copies.