Topics of Expertise: Climbing, Adventure, Travel, Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Gear
Years in Expertise: 15
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 100s of Products and 100s of Hours
Education & Certifications
Education: Bachelor’s of Journalism, University of North Texas
Years of Writing: 15+
Clubs & Associations: American Alpine Club
Awards/Recognitions: 2012 Livingston Award for Local Reporting
Previous Publications: Austin American-Statesman, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Weekly, Williamson County Sun, Texas Monitor
A Word From Andrew McLemore
The written word always called to me. After many years in journalism, writing about the outdoors for AllGear Digital is a dream made real.
When I became editor of my college’s student newspaper, I ran a staff of 40+ people and stayed up until 1 a.m. four days a week. I loved it, and I’ve never looked back.
My personal interests include music, travel, books, adventure, and my dog.
A celebrated mountaineer and National Geographic photographer, Cory Richards has released a photo book and memoir showcasing his life’s work — and deconstructing his own story.
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