Sam Anderson
995 articles

Sam Anderson

Staff Writer

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).

 


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