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).
Alex Fritz, 28, faces three felony counts of third-degree child rape in Washington district court. Officials arrested the former climbing coach on February 2.
Pepo Jurado and Sebastian Pelletti claim another proud first ascent in the Torres del Paine area this season with ‘Cuarzo Menguante’ (5.11+ A2, 2,300 feet).
Specialized Bicycles’ new ‘Rider Direct; program offers two new ways to purchase bicycles without leaving home, cutting out significant dealer involvement.
Check out the 15 winners at Outdoor Retailer’s fourth annual Innovation Awards. The 2022 winners, including Product of the Year, were announced on Jan. 27.
The Lost Sierra Route will connect the Lake Tahoe area with California’s northern Sierra Nevada. The project’s coordinators hope the trail will have a big…
