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Robert Mads Anderson is an American-born New Zealand mountaineer, expedition leader, and author known for ascents on Mount Everest and other major peaks on the Seven Summits. He has led climbs on all seven continents and has published books and articles on mountaineering and high-altitude leadership.
Mountaineering
[edit]Anderson has taken part in multiple Himalayan expeditions, including attempts on Everest from both the Nepal and Tibet sides.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
He completed ascents on all of the Seven Summits, including Denali, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and Carstensz Pyramid. His climbing career also includes expeditions to Antarctica and the greater ranges of Asia.[8]
He is noted for leading the successful 1988 ascent on Everest’ Kangshung Face, when he reached the South summit, while team mate Stephen Venables ascended to the summit, the first British person to ascend Everest without oxygen, an expedition documented in contemporary reporting and later books and articles.[9][10]
Writing
[edit]Anderson is the author of four books on mountaineering, including works focused on Everest, expedition leadership, and the psychology of high-altitude climbing. He writes regularly on mountaineering, the Himalaya, and the Seven Summits, contributing features, reports, and commentary to outdoor publications and expedition platforms.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
Media
[edit]Anderson has appeared in podcasts and interviews relating to mountaineering and leadership. Alongside Forbes journalists Jim Clash, he has photographed for Forbes Magazine.[21] He was a guest on Down to Earth with Terry Virts, discussing expedition decision-making and mountaineering experience.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]
Personal life
[edit]Anderson was born in Denver, Colorado, United States, and later became a citizen of New Zealand. He has lived and worked internationally as a guide, writer, and expedition leader. He currently lives and works in Milan, Italy.
External links
[edit]- Explore 7 Summits – Author website
References
[edit]- ↑ "Mountain management". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- ↑ "Jagged Globe :: Climbing and Mountaineering Expeditions". www.jagged-globe.co.uk. Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ List of Mount Everest summiters by frequency - Wikipedia
- ↑ "Himalayan Database Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley". www.himalayandatabase.com. Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ Robert Anderson | American mountaineer | Britannica
- ↑ AAC Publications - Four Against the Kangshung
- ↑ https://www.alpinejournal.org.uk/Contents/Contents_1989-90_files/AJ%201989%201-8%20Venables%20Kangshung.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ AAC Publications - Summits: Climbing the Seven Summits Solo
- ↑ https://explore7summits.com/everest-the-rolex-ridge-climb
- ↑ Flint, Jessica (May 7, 2018). "Meet the First Black Man to Summit Everest". Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Explore 7 Summits". Explore 7 Summits. Nov 23, 2025. Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ Hall, Alistair (Dec 20, 2020). "The nine lives of an Everest Summiteer". Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Nine Lives by Robert Anderson: Everest from all angles". Mark Horrell. Jul 28, 2021. Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Nine Lives: Expeditions to Everest". Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ https://newzealandbooks.com/book/nine-lives-expeditions-to-everest/ Nine Lives: Expeditions to Everest
- ↑ https://footlesscrow.blogspot.com/2020/11/robert-mads-andersons-nine-livesreviewed.html/
- ↑ https://natlib.govt.nz/items?i%5Bsubject_text%5D=Mountaineering+expeditions&text=robert+mads+anderson&commit=Search/
- ↑ Robert Mads Anderson
- ↑ https://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/books/nine-lives
- ↑ https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/76/16/book-reviews/#point5
- ↑ Interview: Skipper Sir Ben Ainslie On America's Cup Racing Weekend In New York
- ↑ "EPS 17: Terry Virts with Robert Mads Anderson Mountain Guide/Author". YouTube. 28 July 2021.
- ↑ "Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2020". shaff.co.uk. Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ Rice, Jenny (Feb 10, 2021). "Nine Lives by Robert Mads Anderson". The Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature. Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ Clash, Jim. "Bugatti Unveils Chic New 260-Mph-Plus 'Chiron' At Christie's New York". Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Team Bios". Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ Clash, Jim. "Participatory Adventure: Sixth-Man Crew Duties Thrill At America's Cup NYC Race". Retrieved Dec 8, 2025.
- ↑ https://images.forbes.com/2007/05/14/himalayas-mountains-anker-lead-ceo-cz_ra_0514bookreview.html/
- ↑ Rolling Stones Pianist Chuck Leavell Discusses Breaking New Studio Release, 'Blue And Lonesome'
- ↑ Rolling Stones Pianist Chuck Leavell Worries About Climate Change, Hopes Trump Does The Right Thing
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