 Conrad Anker
Conrad Anker  Bio Conrad Anker’s specialty, simply put, is climbing the most technically challenging terrain in the world. This quest has taken him from the mountains of Alaska and Antarctica to the big walls of Patagonia and Baffin Island and the massive peaks of the Himalaya. Conrad’s Antarctic experience spans a decade, with first ascents in three regions. In 1997, Conrad teamed up with Alex Lowe and Jon Krakauer to climb Rakekniven, a 2,500-foot wall in Queen Maud Land. In the Sentinel Range, Conrad climbed the Vinson Massif via three new routes. His climbs in Pakistan’s Karakoram include the west face of Latok II along the “Tsering Mosong” route, which begins at the same height as the summit of Denali, climbs 26 pitches on a vertical cliff and then tops out at 23,342 feet. In 1998, Conrad and Peter Croft made a first ascent of Spansar Peak via a 7,000-foot ridge in one day. In Patagonia, he climbed the three towers of the Cerro Torre Massif. On Yosemite’s El Capitan he joined Steve Gerberding and Kevin Thaw to establish “Continental Drift,” a steep nail-up on the right side. And in Zion National Park, Mugs Stump and Conrad first climbed the intimidating “Streaked Wall.” In May of 1999, as a member of the Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition, Conrad discovered the body of George Mallory, the preeminent Everest explorer of the 1920s. The disappearance of Mallory and Sandy Irvine on their summit bid in June 1924 is one of climbing’s great mysteries, and Conrad’s discovery and analysis of the find has shed new light on the pioneering climbs of the early expeditions. Conrad graduated from the University of Utah and lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife and three sons. He is a board member of the Conservation Alliance, the American Alpine Club and the Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation. He stays in shape by climbing, running and skiing. Listen to Conrad on NPR as he describes the search for (and discovery of) Mallory's body on Everest. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=983148 Birthdate: 11/27/1962 Nickname: Radster Favorite Destination: Adventure: The open road. Favorite The North Face Product: Prism, Optimus Down Jacket Proudest Moment: Seeing the Khumbu Climbing School take off. Cause(s): Conservation, alliance, global, giving, and the environment in general. Spouse/Partner's Name: Jennifer Leigh Lowe Anker Children's Name(s) Max, Sam, and Isaac Pet's Name/Type: Dogs Happy and Leroy, and a tarantula named Chaco. Best Friend(s) Name(s): My three children: Jimmy, Kris, and Maddy. Favorite Cook and Dish: My wife makes great salads! Favorite Movie: Any James Bond. Favorite Snack: Organic cashews. Favorite Book: Daily Meditations by H H the Dalai Lama (I read it evey day.) Favorite Magazine: Seed Favorite Moment In History: When George Mallory’s body was found, opening up keys to the past, and Hermann' Buhl's ascent of Nanga Parbat. Most Recent Epic: The Salathe Wall in a day. Most Humbling Moment: The discovery of Mallory's body. Surfing (I'm a Novice). Ambition: Be a teacher. Weakness: Anyone or any being that is suffering. I feel obligated to help. Three Things People Should Know About Me 1. My family is my greatest love. 2. Global warming is my greatest concern. 3. I study Latin just for fun. Inspiration Within the Sport: Teamwork, scenery, risk, athleticism, challenge. First times - trying it out for the fun of it. Dream Vacation: A trip to the Alps on a good snow year. Three Things I Always Pack: A toothbrush, a good book, and pictures of the family. Funniest Story: Web Site: Climbing Highlights: Himalayas:
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