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Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

  • Title: Staff Writer
  • Email: samanderson@loladigitalmedia.com
  • Location (City & State): Austin, Texas
  • Instagram: @topjimmyohtopjimmy
    LikedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-anderson-6a882b217/

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

  • 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.
  • How Author Began Career: After a decade of dirtbagging, it made sense to put my writing degree and background to use.
  • Personal Interests: What’s behind the veil, other humans, long and rambling conversations, baseball, road biking, Mezcal, citrus, animal consciousness, and insects (especially tarantulas).

 


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Specialized Showcases New S-Works Helmets at Tour de France

June 30, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

The new lineup of Specialized S-Works helmets features three familiar models, all optimized for airflow and aerodynamics.

Suspect in Pro Cyclist Murder Apprehended in Costa Rica

Suspect in Pro Cyclist Murder Apprehended in Costa Rica

June 30, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

The arrest of Kaitlin Marie Armstrong marks the close of a 43-day manhunt in the ‘Mo’ Wilson murder case.

Watch These Canoers Bumble Downriver: 13 Days in Canada

Watch These Canoers Bumble Downriver: 13 Days in Canada

June 30, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

If you’ve ever paddled through a sufferfest, this one’s for you. As bad as it gets, though, you can’t beat the scenery.

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Military Fit: Spartan Race Partners With US Marine Corps

June 29, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

The Marines will not only establish a recruitment presence at multiple 2022 races, but will also roll out challenges for discounts on events.

New US 'Bicycle Route 66' in Oklahoma Joins Nationwide Network

New US ‘Bicycle Route 66’ in Oklahoma Joins Nationwide Network

June 29, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Three new bike routes add 650 miles of riding in states throughout the country — and they showcase some scenic and historic locales.

Watch the Pou Bros Send Untouched Peruvian Snow & Ice

Watch the Pou Bros Send Untouched Peruvian Snow & Ice

June 28, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Get a taste of what makes brothers Eneko and Iker Pou tick in this short clip as they hunt first ascents in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.

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Watch Brandon Semenuk Style It in ‘Better Late’

June 27, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Semenuk slays while the tunes play in this mellow, entrancing clip. Want a quick work break to chill your vibe? Look no further.

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‘How We Go’ Sea Kayaking, With Paddling Guide Sophia Rouches

June 27, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

‘Being in a kayak feels like a front row seat to the wonders of the ocean,’ Rouches says. Check out this clip to punch your ticket to the water.

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CO Police Arrest Driver in ‘Intentional’ Hit and Run on Cyclists

June 24, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

On June 19, a driver ran two cyclists off the road along U.S. 40 between Denver and Golden. The 61-year-old victim, Lisa Ludwig, remains unresponsive.

Wil Peterson White Mountains FKT

Hiker Torches Supported FKT of White Mountains’ 48 4,000-Foot Peaks

June 24, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Will Peterson is the fastest human in the White Mountains. With 3+ days of near-constant motion, he broke a 7-year-old record.

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Pro Cycling Team Ineos Grenadiers and Eliud Kipchoge to Open Cycling Academy in Kenya

June 23, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

the INEOS Eliud Kipchoge Cycling Academy’s mission? To open the door for Kenyan cyclists to compete at a high level on the international stage.

Mo Wilson's Alleged Killer Sold Car Before Leaving Town

Mo Wilson’s Alleged Killer Sold Car Before Leaving Town

June 23, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

U.S. Marshals say Kaitlin Marie Armstrong sold her Jeep Grand Cherokee at a car lot in Austin, Texas, the day before she flew out of the city.

US Adventure Racer Goes Missing in British Columbia Wilderness

US Adventure Racer Goes Missing in British Columbia Wilderness

June 22, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

The United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) today said it became aware that Peter Jolles went missing while packrafting in Canada.

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Nepal May Move Everest Base Camp Off Destabilizing Glacier

June 22, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

As the Khumbu Glacier destabilizes and shrinks, reports indicate it’s also threatening to swallow Everest base camp.

Marc-Andre Leclerc

Watch Harrington, Roberts Fulfill ‘Marc-André’s Vision’

June 22, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

In his time among us, Marc-André Leclerc displayed an uncanny eye for a line of ascent in the mountains. Two climbers brought one of his unsettled visions full circle.

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Wildfire Devours Legendary Climbing in Oliana, Spain

June 21, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Over the holiday weekend, footage surfaced on social media showing the limestone cliffs above Oliana, Spain, engulfed in a wildfire.

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UCI Announces First Official Gravel Racing World Championships

June 17, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

The first-ever UCI Gravel World Championships will hit the dirt this October. The UCI also canceled one race and added several women’s events.

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Cycling’s International Governing Body Changes Transgender Athlete Rules

June 17, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Transgender cyclists will observe new UCI rules starting July 1. Already ‘stricter’ than the IOC’s guidelines, the new rules are even tighter.

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World’s Hardest Trad Route? Could Be, Thanks to Teen Connor Herson

June 17, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

It’s not every day someone climbs 5.15 on gear — in fact, it had never happened before June 12, but Connor Herson may have pulled it off.

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Seresto Flea Collar Linked to 2,500 Pet Deaths; Feds Advise Recall

June 16, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Research links the highly popular collars to pet deaths, plus almost 100,000 reported incidents of what the EPA calls ‘unexpected effects from the use of a pesticide.’

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Rivian Delays Delivery Again, Musk Forecasts Bankruptcy

June 15, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Some Rivian R1S reservation holders have already waited almost 3 years to take delivery. Now, Rivian says (again) they’ll have to keep waiting.

Mo Wilson Murder Suspect May Be Using an Alias

Mo Wilson Murder Suspect May Be Using an Alias

June 15, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Private investigators say fugitive Kaitlin Marie Armstrong may using an assumed name. One former FBI agent said it’s likely she’s receiving help.

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Ford Recalls 2.9 Million Vehicles That Might Roll Away When Parked

June 15, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

If one of the almost 3 million vehicles in Ford’s recall looks like it’s in park, it might actually be in a different gear. That could allow it to roll away.

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Mountain Biker Dies After ‘Heat-Related Illness’ on Strenuous Colorado Trail

June 14, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

A mountain biker died on Colorado’s 32-mile’ Palisade Plunge’ after running out of water while riding alone on Saturday. Temperatures in the area soared to a record 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

smartfin

Add This ‘Smartfin’ to Your Surfboard to Collect Data, Protect Oceans

June 13, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Get the ‘raddest ride’ and help gather critical ocean data just by replacing your board’s fin? Enter Smartfin.

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IFSC Climbing: Flohé Crushes for First Win, Grossman Keeps Dominating

June 13, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Germany’s Yannick Flohé surged to his first win of the 2022 IFSC Boulder season, and American Natalia Grossman won for the fourth time in five tries.

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Former Mayor Found Dead in Tent at Tennessee National Recreation Area

June 13, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

A joint search effort found the remains of Lyndon Baines, 58, inside a tent at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on June 8.

'True Aloneness,' Tour Divide Updates Rules, Forbids Personal Media

‘True Aloneness,’ Tour Divide Updates Rules, Forbids Personal Media

June 10, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

If you do the Tour Divide while a media crew films you — à la Lael Wilcox, famously — do you really do it? A new rule says ‘no.’

korra pesce

Sign Petition, Help Fallen Patagonia Climber Korra Pesce’s Family

June 10, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Bureaucratic formalities currently prevent Corrado ‘Korra’ Pesce’s daughter from accessing the rights she’s due in the wake of his death.

how to fit a climbing harness

How to Fit a Climbing Harness (Or: How to Avoid Harness Burn)

June 9, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Fitting your climbing harness right can help you have the best day out possible and prevent all kinds of discomfort.

goodyear tire recall

Goodyear Tire Recall: Authorities Investigate Fatal Tire Failures

June 8, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Goodyear recalled 170,000+ tires on Tuesday in the wake of a long federal investigation that shows the tires led to eight deaths and 69 injuries.

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