David Young

David Young is a contributing writer for Gear Junkie.
David has been writing about skiing, fly fishing, and outdoor gear for 10+ years. David has also worked at an outdoor PR agency and daily newspapers across Colorado. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, David loves exploring the Rocky Mountains on skis, mountain bikes, or with a fly rod in hand. He is a Colorado native and when not in the backcountry, David is at the keyboard writing and listening to vinyl records or sitting by a fire with a glass of whiskey in hand.

Title: Contributing Writer
Email: david@davidyoungcommunications.com
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise: Fishing, Skiing, Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Gear, Mountain Biking, Knives, Snowshoeing, Overlanding
• Years in Expertise: 20+
• Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 500+ products, 1,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s of Journalism & English, University of Denver
• Years of Writing: 20+
• Certifications: IAP2, CPR (expired), Avalanche 1 (expired)
• Clubs & Associations: Outdoor Writers Association of America
• Awards/Recognitions: 2020: Hermes Creative Award Platinum Winner, 2017: Leadership Fort Collins Class, 2011: Colorado Press Association award: 3rd Place for Business Reporting, 2010: Colorado Press Association award: 1st Place Story-Picture Combo
• Previous Publications: SKI Magazine, 5280, RV Magazine, Snowshoe Magazine, F3T, Austin Travels, USA Today, and The Denver Post

A Word From David Young

As an adventure outdoors freelance writer, I am able to use my two decades of experience as a journalist and PR expert to cover the things I love most.

I started as a daily sports reporter with the Canyon City Daily Record in 2005. I covered all things sports, from high school prep to the Denver Broncos.

My personal interests include fly fishing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, golfing, whiskey, and vinyl records.