Brandon Lampley

Senior Editor

Senior Editor Brandon Lampley stopping to pose for the camera during a bikepacking trip. Photo by ___

Brandon Lampley is an all-around outdoor enthusiast who comes to Treeline Review from Outdoor Gear Lab, where he was Senior Editor. Brandon has summited Denali and Ama Dablam and pioneered first ascents in the Indian and Chinese Himalaya.

His bigwall climbs include several El Cap routes in Yosemite. He’s spent a month kayaking the Sea of Cortes, bike toured across the U.S. several times, and thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail.

For three years, Brandon lived and worked in Phortse, Nepal as the project director of the Khumbu Climbing Center where he worked alongside Nepali climbers to increase safety for high-altitude climbers and workers.

When he’s not on a long trip or traveling, Brandon lives in his van exploring the U.S. and has biked and climbed in 48 states and 20+ countries. Most recently, he can be found gold-panning in the mountains of North Carolina.

He holds degrees in Environmental Science, Geology, and Psychology from Duke University.

Instagram: @brandonglampley

Twitter: @brandonglampley

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbW3UrCCqNlK-FMCy0hzCGw