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Sam Nies

Outdoor instructor

Sam Nies was previously a supervisor for REI Outdoor Programs in the Sierra where he taught mountaineering skills. He has been mountain climbing since 2003 all over the West. He wants everyone to know that “the name Sierra is already plural."

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  • Skills

    Snow Anchors for Mountaineering

    Learn about the common snow anchors you'd use when traveling on a glacier, crossing steep slopes, or to aid in crevasse rescues.