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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