Andy Wellman

Andy Wellman is a freelance writer and outdoor enthusiast who was born and raised in Colorado. He graduated with a degree in English Literature for the University of Colorado at Boulder and has worked in the outdoor industry ever since, holding such jobs as Mountain Guide, Alpine Skiing Instructor, Magazine sales rep, Guidebook Author and Publisher, and most recently as a senior gear reviewer for GearLab. He loves doing almost anything in the mountains, but in particular, likes to spend his time rock climbing, trail running, backcountry skiing, and backpacking. He is also an avid traveler and student of yoga. He lives with his partner Elizabeth and dog Rishi in the mountains of Southern Colorado.