On Episode 118, I sit down with consummate mountain man, Conrad Anker. Recorded before his recent brush with the reaper (see below), Conrad was already all too familiar with tragedy in the mountains. A protégé of the late Mugs Stump, and goto partner of the fallen Alex Lowe, Conrad has been through the dark valley more than once in his climbing career. He has managed to emerge not just alive, but with a storied career as a climber, climbing mentor, and climbing professional. Somewhat reluctantly moving into middle age, Conrad will never stop pushing his limits in the mountains, even when they push back.
Conrad’s recent brush with death.
Conrad’s Early Inspiration: The SW Face of Everest 1975- Dougal Haston, Doug Scott.
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Awesome! I met Dawa sherpa, who he mentored, on Mt. Baker last summer. He apparently had a profound impact on her life. You should consider interviewing her sometime.
Holy guacamole, how many pitches you think to FA Conrad’s jawline?
Ha. Its quite a striking arete, yes?