LOWA Field Ambassadors
Hikers, climbers, high altitude adventurers - real people with really interesting stories. Meet the Friends of LOWA. These outdoor enthusiasts put LOWA Boots to the test in the most extreme and demanding conditions. Click on a picture and introduce yourself to some of our Friends.
 Robert Anderson |
Meet Robert Mads AndersonMountaineer, Author, Expedition Leader, Motivational Speaker
Robert and his team recently summited
Makalu. The 5th highest mountain in the
world at 27,825 ft, located 14 miles east of
Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal
and China. Makalu is an isolated peak whose
shape is a four-sided pyramid. Read more...
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 Carlos Buhler |
Meet Carlos BuhlerClimber, Photographer, Corporate Team Builder Extraordinaire
With major ascents on five continents, including the first (and only) ascent of Mt. Everest
via the east Kangshung Face from Tibet, Carlos is considered one of the most accomplished
mountain climbers in the world. Join him in 2011 on his next World Expedition to Tibet...
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 Jim Davidson |
Meet Jim DavidsonHigh Altitude Adventurer and Motivational Speaker
Tune into Animal Planet's 1 hour special "I Shouldn't Be Alive" to understand the strength
and resilience of this high altitude adventurer and motivational speaker.
During a harrowing mountain climbing accident, Jim fell into an 80-foot deep glacial crevasse.
Facing death, he summoned the physical and psychological courage to rescue himself and survive.
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 Lisa Densmore |
Meet Lisa DensmoreAuthor, Photographer, Outdoor Adventurer
Emmy award-winning television producer and host, when she's not in front of a camera, she's holding one.
Her photography has appeared in national magazines, books, calendars, and galleries.
Lisa recently published her fourth book, "Hiking the Adirondacks", for which she completed 42 hikes
in the Adirondack Mountains in New York.
The book contains Lisa's stunning photography while hiking, paddling and fishing this 6 million-acre wilderness.
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 Freddy Grossniklaus |
Freddy GrossniklausSwiss Guided Mountaineering and Ski Adventures
Born and raised in the Swiss Alps, Freddy is an internationally certified guide (IFMGA),
tailoring custom backcountry ski tours, mountaineering and rock and ice climbing adventures
throughout the USA and Europe. Freddy divides his time as a ski instructor in Park City, Utah,
and the European Alps - returning every spring and summer to guide ski mountaineering,
mountaineering and rock climbing adventures.
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 Andrew Hettinger |
Meet Andrew HettingerProfessional Photographer
Born and raised in New England, Andrew has
traveled across six continents and 25
countries. From the Amazon Jungle, to the
Great Wall of China, and the plains of
Africa, capturing images that offer his
unique perspective of the land, wildlife,
and people.
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 Mike Marolt  Steve Marolt |
Meet Mike and Steve MaroltHigh Altitude Extreme Skiers
Certified public accountants and identical twins, who've skied down Mt. Everest. Twice. Yup.
When they aren't preparing tax returns, they're lugging their skis toward the Death Zone or
training to get back up there. Not the least among their achievements is the curious fact that
they actually enjoy the dangerous risks of skiing down from the top of the world and are pretty
adept at capturing this excitement on film. Get to know the Marolt brothers through
their latest DVD: Skiing Everest.
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 Pete Patterson  Kim Jacobs |
Meet the Mountain Spirits, Pete and KimCustomized Global Adventures
These creative adventurists customize the ultimate in trekking holidays. From the remote wildneress of the Himalayas, to heli-ski vacations in Greenland, the boundless energy of this husband/wife team results in awe-inspiring custom travel adventures around the globe.
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 Ron Spomer |
Meet Ron SpomerOutdoorsman, Author, Photographer
Veteran outdoorsman, writer and photographer Ron Spomer has backpacked, canoed and otherwise
scoured the wilds on six continents to photograph or hunt everything from Montezuma quail to moose.
His images of wildlife, dramatic mountain landscapes and adventuring hunters and anglers have graced
the inside pages and covers of national magazines, books, brochures and ad campaigns.
Ron has authored seven books on natural history and hunting.
Follows his adventures in magazines such as: Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, North American Hunter and many more.
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 Kurt Wedberg |
Meet Kurt WedbergMountaineer, Guide, Founder of SMI
Take your hiking passion to a higher level. Kurt and the team at Sierra
Mountaineering have customized a weekend in the backcountry for wilderness
travelers and day hikers, excited to learn more about survival techniques,
animal encounters and backpacking 'tricks of the trade.' It's just one of the
many instructional programs offered by this friendly group of mountaineers.
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