In this episode, we have the good fortune of speaking with all-around world-class mountain traveler, IFMGA guide, and dad, Vince Anderson. For those of you keen on high-end alpinism, in 2005, Anderson, along with his partner Steve House, climbed a direct, technical route on Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face. For their cutting-edge alpine ascent, they were awarded…
It’s Not Tennis: With Vince Anderson
A discussion with a world-class mountain traveler about his not-so-sedentary life.
Vince Anderson in the hills. Photo: Vince Anderson collection.
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I heard this story from a friend:
Vince was running an AMGA guide course in Vegas and Kiss were in town. Vince, being a fan, offered tickets to any of the students who would go with him, so long as they all wore the Kiss face paint. The students were all afraid it was a trap to make them ‘unprofessional’ on their course, but it was just Vince’s hype. If I remember correctly, Vince went by himself.
He has always seemed like an amazing dude who has followed his own path into, out of and back into the mountains. Just the sort of iconoclast that embodies the spirit of mountain adventure.
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We all have memories of our “firsts.” First real concert outside of seeing John Denver and Harry Chapin with my mom…KISS, live at Madison Square Garden. I likely would have let Vince down…I did not wear KISS face paint.
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Great episode. Vince’s ability to articulate the intersection of philosophy and critical thinking that shapes his approach to risk is top shelf, and applies to many aspects of life. So much to be learned from people like him. Don’t know that I’ve heard anyone express it better — so clear and level headed, while recognizing and respecting the art of risk. It’s not prescriptive or formulaic and, indeed, it’s not tennis. Vince is the man (and most certainly a man of the mountains). The music detour was rad, too.
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That was a great interview. Thanks Jason & Vince! And thanks for some music suggestions.
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