| Name: | Scott W. Anderson |
| Birthdate: | December 4, 1968 |
| Birthplace: | New Ulm, Minnesota |
| Residence: | Two Harbors, Minnesota |
| Family: | Parents Cliff and Jean. Older brother Steve, sister-in-law Denise, niece Brianna. Older sister Sue, brother-in-law Peter, nieces Sojna and Kari. |
| Education: | New Ulm High School; National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS); Life |
| Occupation: | Product Development at Granite Gear |
| Work history: | Granite Gear since June 1991 |
| Personal Hero: | Ed Hommer |
| Accomplishments: | My biggest accomplishment so far is climbing Mt. Tharpa Chuli in Nepal with Ed Hommer and the rest of the team. I also consider myself to be a good friend and a decent human being. |
| How
long I’ve been a mountain climber: |
I’ve been recreational rock climbing for approximately 11 years. My first big hike/climb was Long’s Peak in Colorado in 1987. My first major climb was last year when I climbed Mt. Tharpa Chuli. |
| How I became interested in mountain climbing: | I really enjoy the hard work of mountain climbing. It is a sport that forces you to totally depend on others for your safety. Because of this there is an amazing camaraderie among climbers. I also love the views and dealing with the unexpected. |
| How
I became part of this expedition: |
Sheer Luck. I worked on filming with Ed in the Alaska Range last year on the south face of the Mooses Tooth. |
| Responsibilities
on the expedition: |
Building and carrying packs, planning the food for the entire expedition, hauling loads up and down the mountain. I will do my part to be a good representative of the United States and all of our sponsors. And most importantly, I will help keep a good, positive attitude throughout the expedition. |
| Goals for the expedition: | My number one goal is to see that Ed is the first double amputee to climb Mt. Everest. To stay in good health and get as high as I can. To learn as much as possible about mountaineering from the best. |
| What
the expedition means to me: |
To encourage people with amputations to get out and resume their active lifestyle; stop hating the world and make it your playground. It may not be climbing mountains, but walking down the street or playing catch with your child. The whole expedition is about showing people the possibilities of life without limitations. This is a lesson that can benefit anyone, not just those who are physically challenged. |
| How
I know Ed Hommer: |
I met Ed in 1999 when he was preparing to climb Mt. McKinley. He came to Granite Gear to try on some packs and to look at other products for his climb. |
| Childhood memory: | I was afraid of Mickey Mouse when we went to Disneyland. I cried for hours. |
| Hobbies: | Telemark skiing, ice climbing, sea kayaking/surfing, canoeing whitewater, backpacking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, napping in the sun. |
| Interesting
fact about myself: |
I snore very well. |
| Favorite Book: | The Monkey Wrench Gang by Ed Abby |
| Favorite Food: | Shore lunch with fresh walleye on an island in the Quetico |
| Favorite TV Show: | NOVA |
| Favorite Music: | Neil Young |
| Favorite Movie: | “Jeremiah Johnson” |