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Conrad Anker Instagram - Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
Conrad Anker Instagram - Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
Conrad Anker Instagram - Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
Conrad Anker Instagram - Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Conrad Anker Instagram - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Conrad Anker Instagram - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Conrad Anker Instagram - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Conrad Anker Instagram - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Conrad Anker Instagram - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Conrad Anker Instagram - Fires are part of life. We use fire to cook food, a major step our evolution as a species. Yet fire turns on us. Wildfires that interface with human development are especially dangerous. The fires Lahiana are on record to be the most devastating, I terms of life lost, in the United States. The intensity and speed at which this fire devastated the traditional seat of the Hawai'i kingdom has changed the landscape in a most unfortunate way. If you read this, chances are you appreciate the natural world. When nature, fueled by by human activity, strikes back we are left wondering. We ask about the how& why, the randomness, and for some of us how we can help. If you are so inclined please consider a donation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/global-climbing-fund-for-maui-fire-victims
Conrad Anker Instagram - Fires are part of life. We use fire to cook food, a major step our evolution as a species. Yet fire turns on us. Wildfires that interface with human development are especially dangerous. The fires Lahiana are on record to be the most devastating, I terms of life lost, in the United States. The intensity and speed at which this fire devastated the traditional seat of the Hawai'i kingdom has changed the landscape in a most unfortunate way. If you read this, chances are you appreciate the natural world. When nature, fueled by by human activity, strikes back we are left wondering. We ask about the how& why, the randomness, and for some of us how we can help. If you are so inclined please consider a donation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/global-climbing-fund-for-maui-fire-victims
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Conrad Anker Instagram - @nyadmovie is an exploration into human endurance. Diane Nyad follows her life's passion to swim from Cuba to the Florida. Behind the physical demands there is a story of feminism, ageism and the weight of being a victim. Based on Diana Nyad's book with Jodie Foster and Annette Bening in lead roles, this @netflix film directed by @chaivasarhelyi and @jimmychin is worth watching. Once again Jimmy and Chai take us to the very edge. Thanks! #nyadmovie #netflix #perserverance
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - @davehahn.climb :: 17 May 1999 :: Everest Summit. Twenty five years later and we still think this is a sensible activity. #everest #climbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - @davehahn.climb :: 17 May 1999 :: Everest Summit. Twenty five years later and we still think this is a sensible activity. #everest #climbing
Conrad Anker Instagram - This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for "staying in my lane" and this being a "bad look" - my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.
Conrad Anker Instagram - This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for "staying in my lane" and this being a "bad look" - my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.
Conrad Anker Instagram - This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for "staying in my lane" and this being a "bad look" - my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.
Conrad Anker Instagram - Happy Birthday @sam_loweanker & @rickridgeway Both Rick and Sam share this special day. Photo from 2005 when @jenniloweanker and I hauled the kids out for a "character building" 5 k. The big incentive was the free snacks afterwards. @isaacloweanker with a muffin, Sam questioning the purpose and @max.lowe easing into the teen angst. Art work by Sam for Max's birthday!
Conrad Anker Instagram - Happy Birthday @sam_loweanker & @rickridgeway Both Rick and Sam share this special day. Photo from 2005 when @jenniloweanker and I hauled the kids out for a "character building" 5 k. The big incentive was the free snacks afterwards. @isaacloweanker with a muffin, Sam questioning the purpose and @max.lowe easing into the teen angst. Art work by Sam for Max's birthday!
Conrad Anker Instagram - Once a day the clouds and sun dance with the earth's curvature. The clouds, having had sun over head for the most of the day, take a moment to reflect the setting back to us. Calm and peaceful.
Conrad Anker Instagram - Once a day the clouds and sun dance with the earth's curvature. The clouds, having had sun over head for the most of the day, take a moment to reflect the setting back to us. Calm and peaceful.
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Conrad Anker Instagram - David Breashears stands out as a mountain polymath. From the 1975 onsight first ascent of "Perilous Journey" 5.11b X in Eldorado Canyon to the 1985 ascent of Everest with Dick Bass, his climbs were at the forefront of climbing. From the head games of Eldo to the opening of the 7 summits fever, David was adept at all disciplines. In film David, brought mountains to people around the world. The 1998 IMAX "Everest" film is a testament to his ability to film in difficult conditions. In 1999 with the Mallory discovery David and I became closer. He was fascinated by the disappearance of the English climbers in 1924. David's climate work with GlacierWorks, using historical repeat photography, highlighted the change the Himalayan crysosphere is undergoing. We would talk about the change we had seen in the mountains that were dear to us. Seen in this image, David shared GlacierWorks images and his own archive with the people at Everest Base Camp. I'll remember David for the willingness to introduce me to people. He realized people are what make the world wonderful and are the basis of a well functioning team. May we all embody this. This past week as I hiked out of the Khumbu I was reminded of his penchant for people. The seasoned climbers that worked with him the 80s reminisced about his humor and energy. The children of these climbers, now adults, recalled how he would teach photography. He was there for people. With respect for David and empathy for his family and loved ones.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼
Conrad Anker Instagram - With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
Conrad Anker Instagram - With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
Conrad Anker Instagram - With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
Conrad Anker Instagram - With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
Conrad Anker - 17.8K Likes - Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide

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Caption : Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
Likes : 17808Conrad Anker - 17.8K Likes - Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide

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Caption : Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
Likes : 17808Conrad Anker - 17.8K Likes - Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide

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Caption : Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
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Caption : Sharing good and wet moments but always de “bonne humeur “ . 📷 @luxaltius . . #alpinismo #climbingphotography #klettern #c_l_i_m_b #climbing_is_my_passion #natgeoyourshot #climbingzine #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #mountainclimbing #climbingmountains #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingismypassion #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #climbinginspiration #doyouclimb #accesstheinaccessible #mixedclimbing #iceclimbingimages #mountainplanet #eisklettern #natgeoadventure #thenorthface #verticallife #isklatring #escaladaenhielo #climbingpicsofinstagram #arrampicatasughiaccio #climbingworldwide
Likes : 17808Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 14.7K Likes - Kyle Allen Rott 1987 - 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life's calling, he lived with a singular purpose. "Let's go climb." As someone close to Kyle, his "uncle" by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of "is it worth it". Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years - most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals - you know how conscientious he was. Kyle's humble approach to life - not entertaining anything superfluous - was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley

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Caption : Kyle Allen Rott 1987 – 2023 On November 25th we lost Kyle in a fall in Hyalite Canyon, Montana. My heart goes out to his mother and sister and the South Dakota family of this fine man. For his friends the loss is immediate. The years of being together, weaving the fabric of friendship through shared experiences are gone. Kyle was a climber. Once he realized that the pursuit of gravity was his life’s calling, he lived with a singular purpose. “Let’s go climb.” As someone close to Kyle, his “uncle” by age and knowing him with our family, his loss is another weight on the scale of “is it worth it”. Many of my close friends are introverts. In school we found each other and climbing self selected us. Kyle and I climbed together for 15 years – most of the time hiking the folds of Southwest Montana looking for the cliffs and drips that sustain us. In between climbs he helped out by housesitting for the climbing community. For those of that trusted Kyle without houses and animals – you know how conscientious he was. Kyle’s humble approach to life – not entertaining anything superfluous – was reflected by living in his truck. Which made housesitting a good balance. While Kyle was quiet and shy in a room of his peers, there was this friendly side that Kyle shared with people in life. More than once he would carefully explain the gadgets needed to climb to curious people on the trail. This translated well to the guiding he did with Montana Alpine Guides and the Mountain School in Yosemite. At our service for Kyle we wrote in a small book for his mother and family. His worldly possessions, kept tidy in a Livingston storage locker, spread out over a picnic table, passed to his friends. They will cherish his memory and then ply the seas of gravity, risking it all for the moment. For his age peers, dealing with non sequential death, many for the first time, left adrift questioning and bonding closer with those that stand. I was there. And now 30 years later as an elder, with culpability and responsibility. We love you Kyle for energy you brought to our climbing adventures. We love you for the reminder to live calm. Photos @petetapley
Likes : 14745Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 11.9K Likes - Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn't need to be answered? On a personal level it's the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a "is this real" reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our "is it real" perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it's some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you're living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I'm happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you'll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)

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Caption : Why climb? If you have dedicated your life to the game of gravity you ask yourself why. Your family asks why. Society asks why. The answer is unique to each person. Perhaps it doesn’t need to be answered? On a personal level it’s the bonds of friendship that make this pastime a treasure. We create a team for a shared goal, the foundation of which is trust. @renan_ozturk & @jimmychin built upon this over two expeditions to Meru Peak in the Garwhal Himal. Location also taps in as an answer to the why. One sees the minuscule, a RURP placement for instance, while being surrounded by the immensity of nature. When climbing there is a “is this real” reflection that brings life into focus. We would have our “is it real” perspective after a meager dinner. Climbing activates the problem solving logical mind while at the same time being quite primal. Maybe it’s some sort of biological factory setting that we were born with? Anytime your life is on the line you’re living analog. 12 years ago today we reached the summit. 15 years ago we turned back near the summit. Returning to the same mountain we were reminded that the summit is what drives us, yet the process of getting there is the hidden magic of life. Forever grateful for my family for their support of this frivolous pursuit and to the team that brought @merufilm to audiences around the world. When I meet the occasional person for whom the film is meaningful, I’m happy that they found climbing. Yet there is pause as they are about to embark on a journey that is experienced based. And if you climb long enough you’ll understand that climbing makes us pay for the summit moments with the weight of loss. Experience, is after all, the teacher. @thenorthface_climb @ibexexpeditions Photos by @jimmychin, slide six by @renan_ozturk (thank you)
Likes : 11880Conrad Anker - 9.1K Likes - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.

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Caption : 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of “The Tower”, the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Likes : 9057Conrad Anker - 9.1K Likes - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.

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Caption : 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of “The Tower”, the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Likes : 9057Conrad Anker - 9.1K Likes - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.

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Caption : 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of “The Tower”, the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Likes : 9057Conrad Anker - 9.1K Likes - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.

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Caption : 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of “The Tower”, the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Likes : 9057Conrad Anker - 9.1K Likes - 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of "The Tower", the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.

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Caption : 30 years ago today, the last day of the year, @johnmiddendorf4 and I climbed Cerro Torre, Patagonia via the Compressor Route. (South East Ridge) Established in 1970 by Cesare Maestri with a gasoline powered drill, the controversial route sported a stack of bolts and was the quick way to the top. John and I enjoyed the climb, yet these was something amiss. The wildness of this peak was sacrificed for human ego. Maestri, making up for his fanciful ascent of 1959, bolted the peak into submission. In 2012 the late Hayden Kennedy and @jason_kruk removed the bolts, giving the mountain its power back and creating controversy. If Cerro Torre is a peak that you are interested in please listen to @climbinggold. The recent season includes the Maestri Mystery with insight from @kellycordes, author of “The Tower”, the definitive book on this subject. In reviewing my journal from 30 years ago I reflect on how climbing has changed. Even if we have better weather forecasts and lighter & stronger gear, the sense of self discovery one gets from a proper Patagonian beat down still remains. This primal connection to living is as real as it gets. First photo of the Cerro Torro group from the summit of Chalten by Galen Rowell.
Likes : 9057Conrad Anker - 7.3K Likes - Fires are part of life. We use fire to cook food, a major step our evolution as a species. Yet fire turns on us. Wildfires that interface with human development are especially dangerous. The fires Lahiana are on record to be the most devastating, I terms of life lost, in the United States. The intensity and speed at which this fire devastated the traditional seat of the Hawai'i kingdom has changed the landscape in a most unfortunate way. If you read this, chances are you appreciate the natural world. When nature, fueled by by human activity, strikes back we are left wondering. We ask about the how& why, the randomness, and for some of us how we can help. If you are so inclined please consider a donation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/global-climbing-fund-for-maui-fire-victims

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Caption : Fires are part of life. We use fire to cook food, a major step our evolution as a species. Yet fire turns on us. Wildfires that interface with human development are especially dangerous. The fires Lahiana are on record to be the most devastating, I terms of life lost, in the United States. The intensity and speed at which this fire devastated the traditional seat of the Hawai’i kingdom has changed the landscape in a most unfortunate way. If you read this, chances are you appreciate the natural world. When nature, fueled by by human activity, strikes back we are left wondering. We ask about the how& why, the randomness, and for some of us how we can help. If you are so inclined please consider a donation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/global-climbing-fund-for-maui-fire-victims
Likes : 7262Conrad Anker - 7.3K Likes - Fires are part of life. We use fire to cook food, a major step our evolution as a species. Yet fire turns on us. Wildfires that interface with human development are especially dangerous. The fires Lahiana are on record to be the most devastating, I terms of life lost, in the United States. The intensity and speed at which this fire devastated the traditional seat of the Hawai'i kingdom has changed the landscape in a most unfortunate way. If you read this, chances are you appreciate the natural world. When nature, fueled by by human activity, strikes back we are left wondering. We ask about the how& why, the randomness, and for some of us how we can help. If you are so inclined please consider a donation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/global-climbing-fund-for-maui-fire-victims

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Caption : Fires are part of life. We use fire to cook food, a major step our evolution as a species. Yet fire turns on us. Wildfires that interface with human development are especially dangerous. The fires Lahiana are on record to be the most devastating, I terms of life lost, in the United States. The intensity and speed at which this fire devastated the traditional seat of the Hawai’i kingdom has changed the landscape in a most unfortunate way. If you read this, chances are you appreciate the natural world. When nature, fueled by by human activity, strikes back we are left wondering. We ask about the how& why, the randomness, and for some of us how we can help. If you are so inclined please consider a donation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/global-climbing-fund-for-maui-fire-victims
Likes : 7262Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.5K Likes - This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect

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Caption : This past February we hiked to the LunagRi basecamp. It was a personal journey as my connection to @davidlama_official is via this peak and our shared ambition. In 2018 he finished the climb, which was one of his most significant ascents. @ghalchen @pemba_sharwa @manishh.t.p and I hiked up the NangpaLa Valley after a small storm. The pass has been closed for 16 years with a pack of wolves now settling in. The yak herders took us in. The 16th of April, 21st of May, 5th of October are days of remembrance. Friends lost before their time. Today we honor the legacy of @hansjoergauer @jessroskelley & @davidlama_official #respect
Likes : 6515Conrad Anker - 6.2K Likes - @nyadmovie is an exploration into human endurance. Diane Nyad follows her life's passion to swim from Cuba to the Florida. Behind the physical demands there is a story of feminism, ageism and the weight of being a victim. Based on Diana Nyad's book with Jodie Foster and Annette Bening in lead roles, this @netflix film directed by @chaivasarhelyi and @jimmychin is worth watching. Once again Jimmy and Chai take us to the very edge. Thanks! #nyadmovie #netflix #perserverance

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Caption : @nyadmovie is an exploration into human endurance. Diane Nyad follows her life’s passion to swim from Cuba to the Florida. Behind the physical demands there is a story of feminism, ageism and the weight of being a victim. Based on Diana Nyad’s book with Jodie Foster and Annette Bening in lead roles, this @netflix film directed by @chaivasarhelyi and @jimmychin is worth watching. Once again Jimmy and Chai take us to the very edge. Thanks! #nyadmovie #netflix #perserverance
Likes : 6233Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.8K Likes - John Middendorf, "Duecy" in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of "Grand Voyage" set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss - American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John's knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing

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Caption : John Middendorf, “Duecy” in the Valley, was the leader of Big Wall climbing in the 1990s. His first ascent of the Atlantic Ocean Wall on El Capitan was the springboard for adventures in the Great Ranges. The ascent of “Grand Voyage” set a high bar for self sufficiency and determination. The photos of the tower and post summit portrait are courtesy of @acekvale, photographer on the expedition. Xavier Bongard and John are seen racking up for the Swiss – American Route on the North Face of Angels Landing, Zion. John applied his engineering expertise to designing and manufacturing wall climbing accoutrements. The art of @johnjmcmullen ushered in the brand and along with watercolors from John Svenson of Alaska. The Beak, an adaption of the CrackNUp envisioned with Jim Bridwell, helped open up the arcane craft of aid climbing. The D4 hammer is well respected and sought after if the task necessitates a hammer. He designed the Cliff Cabaña portaledge and then later the D4 ledge, spinning the axis and bending corner technology. John’s knowledge of climbing history and equipment has helped us understand where we are today and the importance of documenting the past. Funny storm slide courtesy of Jimmy Dunn. 30 years ago we climbed Cerro Torre together. The memories of base camp with Kennan, Topher, Ermanno, Paul, Rolo, Teo and a host of others center on keeping occupied during bad weather. We had a lots of fun. With empathy for the family of John. #climbing #bigwall #portaledge #yosemiteclimbing
Likes : 5762Conrad Anker - 5.5K Likes - @davehahn.climb :: 17 May 1999 :: Everest Summit. Twenty five years later and we still think this is a sensible activity. #everest #climbing

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Caption : @davehahn.climb :: 17 May 1999 :: Everest Summit. Twenty five years later and we still think this is a sensible activity. #everest #climbing
Likes : 5455Conrad Anker - 5.5K Likes - @davehahn.climb :: 17 May 1999 :: Everest Summit. Twenty five years later and we still think this is a sensible activity. #everest #climbing

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Caption : @davehahn.climb :: 17 May 1999 :: Everest Summit. Twenty five years later and we still think this is a sensible activity. #everest #climbing
Likes : 5455Conrad Anker - 4.5K Likes - This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for "staying in my lane" and this being a "bad look" - my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.

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Caption : This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for “staying in my lane” and this being a “bad look” – my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.
Likes : 4493Conrad Anker - 4.5K Likes - This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for "staying in my lane" and this being a "bad look" - my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.

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Caption : This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for “staying in my lane” and this being a “bad look” – my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.
Likes : 4493Conrad Anker - 4.5K Likes - This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for "staying in my lane" and this being a "bad look" - my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.

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Caption : This election matters. I support @kamalaharris for president. Please join the outdoor community at 8 pm EST August 1st for a virtual campfire. Why do we endorse @kamalaharris? Listen in as we share our views on how her leadership will be better for the environment, human rights and the bedrock principles of democracy. Type in : live.kamalaharris.com/outdoor Tune in. Please consider donating. The time is now. Courtesy note: Thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. Please keep it civil. I do not espouse hate nor do I welcome it in the comments. As for “staying in my lane” and this being a “bad look” – my view is the leadership of the opponent is a bad look for the USA.
Likes : 4493Conrad Anker - 4.4K Likes - Happy Birthday @sam_loweanker & @rickridgeway Both Rick and Sam share this special day. Photo from 2005 when @jenniloweanker and I hauled the kids out for a "character building" 5 k. The big incentive was the free snacks afterwards. @isaacloweanker with a muffin, Sam questioning the purpose and @max.lowe easing into the teen angst. Art work by Sam for Max's birthday!

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Caption : Happy Birthday @sam_loweanker & @rickridgeway Both Rick and Sam share this special day. Photo from 2005 when @jenniloweanker and I hauled the kids out for a “character building” 5 k. The big incentive was the free snacks afterwards. @isaacloweanker with a muffin, Sam questioning the purpose and @max.lowe easing into the teen angst. Art work by Sam for Max’s birthday!
Likes : 4362Conrad Anker - 4.4K Likes - Happy Birthday @sam_loweanker & @rickridgeway Both Rick and Sam share this special day. Photo from 2005 when @jenniloweanker and I hauled the kids out for a "character building" 5 k. The big incentive was the free snacks afterwards. @isaacloweanker with a muffin, Sam questioning the purpose and @max.lowe easing into the teen angst. Art work by Sam for Max's birthday!

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Caption : Happy Birthday @sam_loweanker & @rickridgeway Both Rick and Sam share this special day. Photo from 2005 when @jenniloweanker and I hauled the kids out for a “character building” 5 k. The big incentive was the free snacks afterwards. @isaacloweanker with a muffin, Sam questioning the purpose and @max.lowe easing into the teen angst. Art work by Sam for Max’s birthday!
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Caption : Once a day the clouds and sun dance with the earth’s curvature. The clouds, having had sun over head for the most of the day, take a moment to reflect the setting back to us. Calm and peaceful.
Likes : 3848Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - Once a day the clouds and sun dance with the earth's curvature. The clouds, having had sun over head for the most of the day, take a moment to reflect the setting back to us. Calm and peaceful.

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Caption : Once a day the clouds and sun dance with the earth’s curvature. The clouds, having had sun over head for the most of the day, take a moment to reflect the setting back to us. Calm and peaceful.
Likes : 3848Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.8K Likes - @himalayanfdn Mission Statement "The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya." When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn't the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb - it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn't work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness

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Caption : @himalayanfdn Mission Statement “The American Himalayan Foundation brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.” When I first ventured to the Himalaya 35 years ago it was about me. My ego had it out to climb a fantastic line and return a different person. What that different person was surprised me. It wasn’t the fluted ridges of ice that left an impression on me, it was the people that lived in the mountains. My Western view of conquering a peak was softened by the kind and generous people I met along the way. Mountains were deities, formidable and imposing. There was no need to climb. Things changed 70 years ago with the first ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Ed Hillary. There was a need to climb – it was income for people that a generation prior were subsistence pastoralists, farmers and traders. We, as climbers, benefited from the hard work that the local communities offered. Yet it came with a price. Himalayan climbing is dangerous. We, as climbers, would pay people to take on this risk. Loss, disruption and societal consequences were part of this equation- one the Sherpa, Bhoti, Tamang and other Nepali communities did not ask for, expect or were prepared to handle. Ed Hillary, the humble bee keeper turned global icon, used his experience to help others. In this spirit the @himalayanfdn was founded. Over the decades the Foundation has helped those in need. The marginalized people of the Himalaya are who we strive to help. The HospitalCenter for Disabled Children and the Stop Girl Trafficking are two programs the the AHF supports with partnership from Nepali doctors and clinics. The following slides are images of gratitude. It is moments like these that keep my follow board members putting effort into make the world a better and more equitable place. Please consider joining us for the annual in person meeting in San Francisco 26 October 2023. @kristin.harila @norbutenzing @kamiritasherpa @krakauernotwriting will be there! If schedule and timing doesn’t work, please consider a donation. #americanhimalayanfoundation #everest70 #climbing #himalaya #dogoodwork #happiness
Likes : 3838Conrad Anker - 3.7K Likes - David Breashears stands out as a mountain polymath. From the 1975 onsight first ascent of "Perilous Journey" 5.11b X in Eldorado Canyon to the 1985 ascent of Everest with Dick Bass, his climbs were at the forefront of climbing. From the head games of Eldo to the opening of the 7 summits fever, David was adept at all disciplines. In film David, brought mountains to people around the world. The 1998 IMAX "Everest" film is a testament to his ability to film in difficult conditions. In 1999 with the Mallory discovery David and I became closer. He was fascinated by the disappearance of the English climbers in 1924. David's climate work with GlacierWorks, using historical repeat photography, highlighted the change the Himalayan crysosphere is undergoing. We would talk about the change we had seen in the mountains that were dear to us. Seen in this image, David shared GlacierWorks images and his own archive with the people at Everest Base Camp. I'll remember David for the willingness to introduce me to people. He realized people are what make the world wonderful and are the basis of a well functioning team. May we all embody this. This past week as I hiked out of the Khumbu I was reminded of his penchant for people. The seasoned climbers that worked with him the 80s reminisced about his humor and energy. The children of these climbers, now adults, recalled how he would teach photography. He was there for people. With respect for David and empathy for his family and loved ones.

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Caption : David Breashears stands out as a mountain polymath. From the 1975 onsight first ascent of “Perilous Journey” 5.11b X in Eldorado Canyon to the 1985 ascent of Everest with Dick Bass, his climbs were at the forefront of climbing. From the head games of Eldo to the opening of the 7 summits fever, David was adept at all disciplines. In film David, brought mountains to people around the world. The 1998 IMAX “Everest” film is a testament to his ability to film in difficult conditions. In 1999 with the Mallory discovery David and I became closer. He was fascinated by the disappearance of the English climbers in 1924. David’s climate work with GlacierWorks, using historical repeat photography, highlighted the change the Himalayan crysosphere is undergoing. We would talk about the change we had seen in the mountains that were dear to us. Seen in this image, David shared GlacierWorks images and his own archive with the people at Everest Base Camp. I’ll remember David for the willingness to introduce me to people. He realized people are what make the world wonderful and are the basis of a well functioning team. May we all embody this. This past week as I hiked out of the Khumbu I was reminded of his penchant for people. The seasoned climbers that worked with him the 80s reminisced about his humor and energy. The children of these climbers, now adults, recalled how he would teach photography. He was there for people. With respect for David and empathy for his family and loved ones.
Likes : 3668Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

3K Likes – Conrad Anker Instagram

Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 3K Likes - War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It's the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It's still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana's grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It's a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.

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Caption : War is atrocious. As humans we have found reasons; imperialism and religion among the fore, to kill each other for the past 3400 years. We are still at it. The scars of war are long lasting. Buildings can be rebuilt and people pass on. It’s the invisible that haunts us. These scars are passed on to the next generation. If anger and hate accelerate, we continue the cycle. If we try to heal, we have a chance to break the cycle In 2014 the war in Ukraine began with the annexation of Crimea and it accelerated in 2022 with the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still ongoing. In 2015, Milana, a young girl accompanied her mother to work. A rocket strike killed her mother and left her severely injured. Milana’s grandmother, Olga, became the guardian for their small family. In @campcouragedoc Milana and Olga attend a summer camp put on by Nathan Smith and his wife Dana, both US veterans. Together Nathan & Dana and a team of Ukrainians and Americans founded the Mountain Seed Foundation @mountainseedfoundation to advocate for the mental wellbeing for families scarred by war. At Camp Courage Milana and Olga meet in Austria for a chance to climb and find a sense of peace and solace in the mountains. Please consider taking 30 minutes of your life to see how our fellow humans are working to make the world a better place. Thank you @netflix for supporting this film. It’s a mini movie that is directed and produced by @max.lowe with graphic design by @isaacloweanker. Sweet cameo by our family friend @vasu_sojitra. Proud of our sons.
Likes : 3020Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

2.9K Likes – Conrad Anker Instagram

Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
Likes : 2871Conrad Anker - 2.9K Likes - @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you've driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you've driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn't end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew's handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the "silent crushers" around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today's post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know - "cancer sucks". Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing - one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the "route" of cancer, it's more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn't accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It's our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ "Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer" ✅🙏🏼

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Caption : @whitmoreandrew works with rocks. If you’ve driven around Western United States there is a good chance Andrew has worked on section of highway you’ve driven. As a high scaler (professional trundler) he makes sure the choss doesn’t end up in the grill of you car. Climb around southwest Montana and Andrew’s handiwork as a route developer is ever present. Andrew is one of the “silent crushers” around here. Over the years Andrew and Zana @zuzanadrobnik have contributed to our community. While it would be sweet to share beta for crags we have worked on together, today’s post is about life and the challenges we continually face. This past winter Andrew was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. For a man with boundless energy and a love of nature this is a tough set back. Zana and Silas are with Andrew in Oregon. As we all know – “cancer sucks”. Treatment is along the lines of poisoning (chemotherapy), burning (radiation therapy) or cutting (surgery). Andrew is taking all this like he does climbing – one move at a time. Climbing is about teamwork. We share a similar goal and work towards the summit as a team. We come together and help each other out. For Andrew and his family, as he stares down the “route” of cancer, it’s more than building a tent platform or getting snow for the stove. Collectively we have the opportunity to help out. While we send thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, our medical system doesn’t accept thoughts and prayers. There is a real cost to this. This is where we come together as a community. It’s our responsibility and our insurance net that we accept when we find community. It could be us next. If you have a moment and would like to pay it forward into our community net, please consider a donation to Andrew, Zana and Silas. We are all in this together. #cancer #climbing #gofundme #linkinbio #thankyou #gratitude Search go fund me ➡️ “Unite with Andrew, Zana and Silas to Beat Cancer” ✅🙏🏼
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2.8K Likes – Conrad Anker Instagram

Caption : With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
Likes : 2829Conrad Anker - 2.8K Likes - With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.

2.8K Likes – Conrad Anker Instagram

Caption : With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
Likes : 2829Conrad Anker - 2.8K Likes - With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.

2.8K Likes – Conrad Anker Instagram

Caption : With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
Likes : 2829Conrad Anker - 2.8K Likes - With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.

2.8K Likes – Conrad Anker Instagram

Caption : With respect for George Leigh Mallory. Photos courtesy of the @rgs_ibg collection. Water color art by Thom Ross.
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