937 articles

Sam Anderson

Title: Staff Writer
Email: samanderson@loladigitalmedia.com
Location: Austin, Texas
Instagram: @topjimmyohtopjimmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-anderson-6a882b217/

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Climbing, Bouldering, Hiking, Camping, Traveling
Years in This Expertise: 10
Number Of Products & Number Of Hours Expert Has Tested: 350+ products, 10,000+ hour

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor’s in English Literature, University of Kansas
Years of Writing: 2+
Certifications: WFA (expired), CPR (expired)
Club or Association Memberships: The Access Fund, American Alpine Club
Previous Publications: GearHungry

A Word From Sam Anderson

I’ve always loved writing, thanks to my dad, who always has and still does write for a living. It just so happens I’m also a rock climber. After a decade of dirtbagging, it made sense to put my writing degree and background to use.

My personal interests include: what’s behind the veil, other humans, long and rambling conversations, baseball, road biking, Mezcal, citrus, animal consciousness, and insects (especially tarantulas).

Watch ‘Chicas al Agua’ Take on Patagonia Rapids

Watch an instructor for Chicas al Agua, an organization that seeks to get women out on the water, lead a paddle group down Patagonia’s rapids.

Written by Sam Anderson March 15, 2023

Take a Psych Rock Tour of British Columbia’s MTB Trails

Sometimes, there’s not much separating a bike video with a music soundtrack from a music video that’s about biking.

Written by Sam Anderson March 15, 2023

Phone Dead? Garmin’s Latest GPS/Messenger Boasts More Than a Week of Battery

If you need a GPS that’ll last more than a week — even if you leave it on the entire time — here’s your huckleberry.

Written by Sam Anderson March 14, 2023

Matej Svancer Brings Skis to School, Gets A+ in Our Book

Must be nice to be a Red Bull-sponsored freeskier at the age of 18. Especially after the last day of school. Especially when your school’s…

Written by Sam Anderson March 14, 2023

World’s First 3D-Printed Carbon Downhill Frame: Revel Rodeo

Multiple industry-shaping claims and design promises lead the Rodeo. With heavy R&D costs, it’s just a concept — for now.

Written by Sam Anderson March 14, 2023

Watch Marley Blonsky Crush Her First Century in ‘Journey to Unbound’

Watch the All Bodies on Bikes founder — and relatively new cyclist — go harder than ever on Kansas gravel.

Written by Sam Anderson March 14, 2023

Austrian Freeskier Hits Powder Jackpot in British Columbia

Rolling the dice on a big ski trip always entails trusting the outcome to Mother Nature. The powder dumped in buckets on Dennis Ranalter.

Written by Sam Anderson March 13, 2023

Porsche, Airstream Tag Team on ‘Garage-able’ Travel Trailer

Porsche’s premier design studio helped Airstream build the first travel trailer in the company’s 90-year history you can park in a garage.

Written by Sam Anderson March 10, 2023

Sauter, Smith-Gobat Earn Women’s Speed Record on El Capitan

Mayan Smith-Gobat and Libby Sauter can blitz cliffs. Speed climbing on ‘El Cap’ takes intensive teamwork, plenty of creativity, and nerves of steel.

Written by Sam Anderson March 10, 2023

Watch a 6×6 Land Cruiser Plow Through Big Bear With a Trailer!

Check out the only video that’s ever made me ask myself, unironically, ‘is that a Toyota or a tank?’

Written by Sam Anderson March 09, 2023

Mother of 3, Running Newbie Tara Savage Tackles UTMB Mont-Blanc CCC

There are those of us who are born in the mountains, and those of us who find them. Tara Savage fits into the latter category.

Written by Sam Anderson March 09, 2023

Patagonia Athlete Alex Megos Claims Multiple First Ascents at Red River Gorge

Alex Megos is sending 5.14 and playing the hits at the Red River Gorge. At least, the ones by millennial-famous rock band Papa Roach.

Written by Sam Anderson March 09, 2023

‘Protect America’s Rock Climbing Act’ Lands in Congress

In the first-ever standalone bill on climbing at a national policy level, a bipartisan group looks to defend the sport from “a growing threat.”

Written by Sam Anderson March 09, 2023

Sly ‘Men’s Only’ Ford Explorer Ad Trumpets Women’s Impact on Automobiles

What features would a car designed only by men display? In an ironic ad spot, Ford invites us to find out.

Written by Sam Anderson March 09, 2023

GoPro Showcases Women Athletes’ Points of View — Literally and Figuratively

To celebrate International Women’s Day, GoPro chose to do what it does best: POV. But this time, there’s a twist.

Written by Sam Anderson March 08, 2023

Access Denied: CO Landowner Closes 14er Access After ‘Liability Bill’ Fails

The owner of the Mt. Democrat and Mt. Lincoln summits will close them to the public — discouraging around 25,000 visitors annually.

Written by Sam Anderson March 08, 2023

Watch Natural Selection Riders Go Full Send at Revelstoke

Did your case of the Mondays make you miss the YETI Natural Selection Tour at Revelstoke yesterday? No worries — catch up here.

Written by Sam Anderson March 07, 2023

Win an Olympic E-Medal Without Leaving Your Couch: IOC Launches ‘Esports’ Games

The Olympic (video) Games? Exactly, says one of the world’s most esteemed sports organizers.

Written by Sam Anderson March 07, 2023

Natural Selection Tour ‘DUELS’ Conclude as Revelstoke Looms

The Natural Selection Tour’s DUELS threw down serious heat on big-mountain powder. Now, remaining riders move on to the competition’s next stage.

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2023

Avalanche Outside British Columbia Resort Buries 10, Kills 3 Heli-Skiers

One heli-ski guide sustained serious injuries in the Wednesday incident that injured three skiers and also killed three. Search and rescue scrambled to the scene,…

Written by Sam Anderson March 02, 2023

Wild Country Recalls Trad Gear for Corrosion Hazard

Wild Country voluntarily recalled Superlight Rock stoppers Nos. 1-6 and urged all users to stop using the affected units as of Feb. 13.

Written by Sam Anderson March 02, 2023

Little Sugar, Big Prize: MTB Race Offers ‘Biggest Ever’ One-Day Purse

Registration opens today for the Life Time Little Sugar MTB race in northwest Arkansas — where organizers announced a surprisingly fat prize purse.

Written by Sam Anderson March 01, 2023

Woman Who Shot and Skinned Husky in Montana Sentenced

Amber Barnes drew charges when she allegedly killed and skinned a husky last September. Now, she’s received penalties.

Written by Sam Anderson March 01, 2023

Former Marine & Newbie Trail Runner Tackles UTMB World Series

Apply the whatever-it-takes attitude of a U.S. Marine to endurance sports and what do you get? In Morgon Latimore’s case, an unstoppable trail runner.

Written by Sam Anderson March 01, 2023

VanDOit ‘Moov’ Builds on Adventure-Ready Ford Transit Trail

As soon as VanDOit sighted last November’s adventure-focused Ford Transit Trail, the company knew it had a new build on its hands.