Legendary climber Conrad Anker joins host Kevin Bourque (Founder of OuterU) for a rare, deeply human conversation that goes beyond summits, records, and risk. Conrad reflects on three failed attempts on Meru, surviving a heart attack at 20,000 feet, why mentorship matters more than achievement, and how wisdom comes from turning back when the mountain says “not today.”

He opens up about grief, leadership in the outdoors, environmental stewardship, the responsibility climbers hold when sharing sacred landscapes, and why courage is something we pass forward — not prove.

Whether you ski, climb, or simply love wild places, this episode is a reminder that the goal isn’t the summit. It’s the life we get to keep climbing for.

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