An award-winning journalist and photographer, Andrew McLemore brings more than 14 years of experience to his position as Associate News Editor. Andrew is a musician, climber, and traveler. When he’s not writing, playing gigs, or exploring the outdoors, he’s hanging out with his dog Campana.
Andrew has more than 10 years of experience covering a range of beats including government, education, and business, with specializations in criminal justice and investigative journalism. He has worked for newspapers across Texas, including The Austin American-Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, and The Fort Worth Weekly. He also spent several years in PR, working for nonprofit organizations including the Texas Access to Justice Commission and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.
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. I spent many years in journalism covering local government and criminal justice. Now I write about the outdoor sports and gear industry for AllGear Digital, where I handle daily news, new gear, and in-depth stories.
My personal interests include music, travel, books, and time with my family.
Tayte Proulx-Royds shows why she’s one of Kona Bicycles’ newest sponsored riders in this fun edit from her hometown trails in British Columbia, Canada.
The MAGNIficent serves as the first qualifying race for the Adventure Racing World Series. Participating teams must bike, raft, climb, and hike to finish the…
The lawsuit is the latest escalation in a decades-long fight between state and federal officials over how to manage the park’s growing bison population.
