Conrad Anker | |||
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Conrad Anker photo from Yellowstone National Park flier
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Born |
California, United States |
November 27, 1962 ||
Nationality | USA | ||
Alma mater | University of Utah | ||
Occupation | Rock climber, mountaineer, author | ||
Spouse(s) | Jennifer Lowe-Anker | ||
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Conrad Anker (born November 27, 1962) is an American rock climber, mountaineer, and author. He is famous for his challenging ascents in the high Himalaya and Antarctica. He is the team leader of The North Face climbing team. In 1999 he located George Mallory's body on Everest as a member of a search team looking for the remains of the legendary British climber. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.
Anker has also climbed notable routes in Yosemite Valley (California), Zion National Park (Utah), Baffin Island (Canada), and the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica.