Matt Samet

What happens when a rock climber, gripped by the natural high of his sport, gets hooked on powerful prescription tranquilizers that help him beat back the fear and anxiety?

For decades Climbing Magazine has delivered some exceptionally captivating stories, reporting, reviews, and features keeping us entertained and connected with the climbing world but, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of all those captivating headlines? For current editor-in-chief Matt Samet, his introduction to Climbing Magazine was a mix of great timing and the drive to follow his true passion, climbing.

Veteran Colorado climber Matt Samet, former editor in chief of Climbing magazine, was at the top of his form as an athlete when his avocation was sidelined, ...