Andy Cochrane

Andy Cochrane is the son of two park rangers and built a lot of forts as a kid. As a #trucklife dirtbag for 5 years, he fell in love with gas station coffee. As a freelance writer, his work has appeared in major online outlets around the globe, but his best scribbles are unpublished notes to his beloved dog, Bea. For over 8 years now he has been writing about trail running, gravel biking, ski touring, and riding motos. Prior to being a content creator, he worked in software in the Bay Area, including a long stint at Autodesk. Now Cochrane is based in Bend, Oregon, and can most often be found on long trail runs or ski tours in the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Title: GearJunkie Contributor
Location: Bend, OR

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise:  Skiing, Trail & Ultra Running, Kayaking & Canoeing, Alpine & Rock Climbing, Gravel & Mountain Biking, Moto Gear
• Years in Expertise: 20+
• Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,000+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts, Carleton College, Design Strategy MBA, California College of the Arts
• Years of Writing: 8+
• Certifications: WFR, Swiftwater Rescue, AIRE 2
• Club/Association Memberships: American Alpine Club (AAC), Alpine Club of Canada (ACC)
• Previous Publications: New York Times, Wired, Outside, Men’s Journal, Runner’s World, Bicycling, Popular Mechanics, Gear Patrol, Freeskier, Ski Mag, Climbing, Backpacker, Field Mag

A Word from Andy Cochrane

I enjoy sharing knowledge through stories, crafting clever sentences, and getting to try new things all the time.

I became a writer after creating a few stories while working for a kayak brand and the side gig accidentally became my full-time hustle.

My personal interests include Trail Running, Bikes of All Kinds, Backcountry Skiing, Riding Motos, and anything that takes me out of my comfort zone.