Sam Anderson is a staff writer at GearJunkie and several other AllGear websites.
He has been writing about climbing, cycling, running, wildlife, outdoor policy, the outdoor industry, vehicles, and more for 2 years. Prior to GearJunkie, he owned and operated his own business before freelancing at GearHungry. Based in Austin, Texas, Anderson loves to climb, boulder, road bike, trail run, and frequent local watering holes (of both varieties).
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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Patagonia stakes its reputation on environmental stewardship. So, when an owner at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hosted the House Freedom Caucus, it cut ties.
Relative steps in to identify the two bodies found near Moab as local officials begin an investigation. Crystal Beck and Kylen Schulte, a married couple…
For those of us who salivate over the off-grid-but-scrupulously-chic life, it looks like Rivian’s fulfilled our fantasies yet again. Of course, Snow Peak’s in on…
