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The Firn Line

A podcast about the lives of mountain climbers.

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Alaska Vibes: Conrad Anker

Alaska Vibes: Conrad Anker

Over the course of an distinguished 30+ year career, Conrad Anker’s adventures have taken him from the bigwalls of Yosem... Read more

20 Apr 2018

52mins

Ranked #2

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Rockies Wisdom: Barry Blanchard (Part 1)

Rockies Wisdom: Barry Blanchard (Part 1)

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll delve into the first of a two-part series with Canadian Rockies legend, Barry... Read more

10 Nov 2019

1hr 17mins

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Ranked #3

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The Life And Climbs Of Kevin Jorgeson

The Life And Climbs Of Kevin Jorgeson

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know professional rock climber, Kevin Jorgeson. Over a long and ever-... Read more

11 Jan 2019

1hr 12mins

Ranked #4

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The Spaces Between: Ryan Johnson

The Spaces Between: Ryan Johnson

Sometime in the days after March 5, 2018 Ryan and his partner, the brilliant Marc Andre Leclerc, lost their lives after ... Read more

1 Apr 2018

1hr 20mins

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Ranked #5

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Commitment, Vision, Trust: Jack Tackle (Part 1)

Commitment, Vision, Trust: Jack Tackle (Part 1)

On episode 18, we’ll delve into the first of a two-part series with venerable North American alpinist, Jack Tackle. Wit... Read more

30 Nov 2017

1hr 2mins

Ranked #6

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Denali Dreams: Vern Tejas

Denali Dreams: Vern Tejas

When I was a kid growing up in Alaska, Vern Tejas was one of my heroes. Back in February of 1988, Tejas made the bold f... Read more

6 Oct 2017

1hr

Ranked #7

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Uphill Athlete: Steve House

Uphill Athlete: Steve House

I first heard about Steve House in 1995 - when I was living at my family's cabin on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. I was 20 y... Read more

6 Sep 2019

1hr 5mins

Ranked #8

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Mindful Mountaineer: Sam Johnson

Mindful Mountaineer: Sam Johnson

On today’s episode, we’ll get to know Alaskan alpinist Sam Johnson. Growing up in the foothills of the Chugach Mountain... Read more

8 Sep 2017

1hr

Ranked #9

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Mountain Memories: Carl Tobin

Mountain Memories: Carl Tobin

On today’s episode, we’ll get to know legendary Alaskan alpinist Carl Tobin. With an alpine career that has spanned over... Read more

11 Aug 2017

1hr 5mins

Ranked #10

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A Higher Calling: Brad Meiklejohn

A Higher Calling: Brad Meiklejohn

It’s no accident that Brad Meiklejohn makes his home in a beautiful alpine valley outside of Anchorage, Alaska.  An avid... Read more

16 Nov 2017

59mins

Ranked #11

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Rockies Wisdom: Barry Blanchard (Part 2)

Rockies Wisdom: Barry Blanchard (Part 2)

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll dive into the final segment of a two-part series with Canadian Rockies legend... Read more

1 Dec 2019

42mins

Ranked #12

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Alaska Mountain Women

Alaska Mountain Women

AK Mountain Women is an all-female group that loves human powered expeditions in Alaska. The goal of the group is to cul... Read more

21 Mar 2019

48mins

Ranked #13

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Finding Patagonia: Nancy Pfeiffer

Finding Patagonia: Nancy Pfeiffer

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know legendary Alaskan outdoorswoman, and wilderness educator, Nancy P... Read more

22 Jun 2018

1hr 6mins

Ranked #14

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Short Ropes: Committed On The Cassin

Short Ropes: Committed On The Cassin

In June 2017, Aaron Kurland and Sam Novey planned to attempt the formidable and rarely-climbed Father and Sons wall, but... Read more

2 Nov 2017

41mins

Ranked #15

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Backcountry Master: Noah Howell

Backcountry Master: Noah Howell

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know legendary backcountry skier, Noah Howell. • In an epic career spa... Read more

26 Jul 2018

50mins

Ranked #16

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The Firn Line "Live": Roman Dial

The Firn Line "Live": Roman Dial

On December 2, 2017, I had the great privilege to sit down in front of a live audience at the Alaska Rock Gym, and talk ... Read more

11 Jan 2018

1hr 23mins

Ranked #17

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A Conversation With David Lama

A Conversation With David Lama

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know world-renowned and visionary alpinist, David Lama. • The son of N... Read more

9 Jul 2018

42mins

Ranked #18

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Ruth Gorge Grinder

Ruth Gorge Grinder

In April, 2019, alpinists Alan Rousseau and Jackson Marvell flew into the Ruth Gorge, intent on repeating "Blood From Th... Read more

16 May 2019

40mins

Ranked #19

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Commitment, Vision, Trust: Jack Tackle (Part 2)

Commitment, Vision, Trust: Jack Tackle (Part 2)

Many years ago, I saw Jack Tackle give a slideshow in Anchorage. I was in my early to mid-twenties at the time, and mou... Read more

14 Dec 2017

57mins

Ranked #20

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Uphill Athlete: Scott Johnston

Uphill Athlete: Scott Johnston

Training for the mountains has come a long way - even from when I started out in the early 90’s. Back then, the mantra w... Read more

30 Aug 2019

49mins

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