UMaine Alum, Mountaineer Presenting Slide Show
Contact: Lisa Carter, (207) 581-1794
UMaine alum David Anderson, former Maine Bound student and instructor who has carved a name for himself in the mountain climbing and outdoor photography world over the last 30 years, will be back on campus Friday, Feb. 4 to narrate a slide show, “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger,” about some of his experiences. The free and public event begins at 7:30 in Room 100 of the D.P. Corbett Business Building on campus.
Anderson, a professional photographer, author and mountain guide based in Wyoming, has received numerous climbing grants, including the Mugs Stump, Shipton/Tilman, Lyman Spitzer and Polartec Awards, which have enabled him to explore and make first ascents in 13 countries on four continents. From speed ascents of El Captain and the Wind River Range to winter ascents of Himalayan peaks, The Maine native’s adventures have resulted as many forced bivouacs, stuck ropes, numb fingers and humorous situations as the peaks he has climbed. Sponsored by Maine Bound Adventure Center, door prizes from local vendors will be awarded.