This Guide’s Guide Climbed Yosemite’s Big Walls With Iron Age Gear

, JeEvery January, we share a tribute to members of our community who we lost last year. Some were legends, others were pillars of their community, all were climbers. Read the full tribute to Climbers We Lost in 2025 here.

Jerry Anderson, 78, May 7

As always, Jerry smiling while leading a day hike in the High Sierra (Photo: Courtesy Geanatti Brothers)

Jerry Anderson was a “guide’s guide” and all who were lucky to share his company learned more about nature. He shared facts about flora...