
Vince Anderson's Ambassador Profile

Vince Anderson
Alpine Climbing Ambassador
Hometown
Golden, COResides
Grand Junction, CO
Dedicated to the “whole-hearted” pursuit of alpinism, Vince Anderson splits his time between mountain guiding, rocking out to heavy metal and “mind-expanding” climbing experiences. Vince has climbed the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat and made the first ascent of routes on K7 West in Pakistan and the North Face of Mount Alberta. He dreams of climbing the West Face of K2 in alpine style.
Career Highlights
- Ascent of the Central Pillar of the Rupal Face (M5 X 5.9 WI4), Nanga Parbat, Pakistan
- First ascent of K7 West, Karakorum, Pakistan
- First ascent of Direct West Face, Makalu II, Nepal
- First ascent of House-Anderson (WI5+ M8 R/X) on the North Face of Mount Alberta, Canada in winter