Sam’s own words define his high-energy dedication to climbing: “The quest to understand myself through athletic pursuits has deeply enriched my life…As a result I feel a responsibility to explore and express myself through these realms for as long as I am capable and motivated.”
- Established Lebanon’s first 5.14 rock climb
- Summited Mt. Everest in May of 2012
- Free climbing ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan in June 2014 via the PreMuir route, 35 pitches, 5.13+ over 6 days
- First ascents up to 5.14b and M12
- Sport climbing red points up to 5.14d, trad climbing red points up to 5.14-, ice climbing up to WI6
- Ouray Ice competitions podiums in Ouray, CO -- 2nd place in 2010 and 2016, 3rd place in 2013 and 2018
- Winter Mountain Games mixed climbing competition podiums in Vail, CO -- 1st place in 2011 and 2012