Narrative

Over the course of an distinguished 30+ year career, Conrad Anker’s adventures have taken him from the bigwalls of Yosemite, to the icy flanks of The Alaska Range, The Himalaya and Antarctica. Although Anker is probably best-known for discovering Mallory’s remains on the north side of Everest in 1999 (and his stunning climb on Meru), it’s his earlier adventures in Alaska that I’ve always been fascinated with. That’s why I was excited to sit down with Conrad this past February, to talk about his formative experiences in the mountains, the friends and partners that meant the most to him, as well as his efforts in environmental activism.

Music

• I Come Alive / Evan Phillips / Cabin Vibes, Vol. 01 (2018)

• Lucillia / Easton Stagger Phillips / Resolution Road (2014)

• Lonely Mountain / Evan Phillips / Silhouettes (2015)

• The Talkeetnas / Evan Phillips / Unreleased (2017)

• I Come Alive / Evan Phillips / Cabin Vibes, Vol. 01 (2018)

Links

Conrad Anker

Mugs Stump

Seth Shaw

Gurney Peak – SE Face

Middle Triple Peak – East Buttress

Mount Hunter – Rattle & Hum

Khumbu Climbing Center

Support The Firn Line

Evan Phillips

Sponsors

Alaska Rock Gym

Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzaria

The Hoarding Marmot