Griz Chat with Conrad Anker

Renowned mountaineer, alpine athlete and author Conrad Anker was at the University of Montana this week as a guest of the National Museum of Forest Service History. He presented a lecture about the relationship between America’s national forests and the outdoor recreation industry.

The leader of The North Face climbing team for 26 years, Anker advocates for positive climate action with the outdoor sports community. He and his wife, Missoula native Jennifer Lowe-Anker, provide social and economic assistance to remote Himalayan communities through the Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation and the American Himalayan Foundation. Anker also is active in the national advocacy organization the Access Fund, which keeps U.S. climbing areas open and works to conserve the climbing environment.