Hike Colorado with American Mountaineer & Rock Climber, Conrad Anker!

MEET CONRAD:

“The summit is what drives us, but it’s the climb that matters,” says American mountaineer, rock climber, and author Conrad Anker.

Conrad Anker is one of the most prolific explorers and mountaineers living today. His experience exceeds 40 years climbing and 50 expeditions around the globe. In addition to being the team leader of The North Face climbing team for 26 years, Conrad located the body of British climber, George Mallory, on his second Mount Everest expedition in 1999. Mallory was one of two climbers who died attempting the first summit of Mount Everest in 1924.

A few of Conrad’s most well-known accomplishments include:

• Climbing Mount Everest three times

• Achieving the first ascent of Meru’s Shark’s Fin with Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk. The Shark’s Fin is the most technically complicated and dangerous peak in the Himalayas scaled to date.

• Having the first documented free climb of Mount Everest’s Second Step, and

• Achieving the first ascent of the East Face of Vinson Massif in Antarctica with Jon Krakauer.

Conrad’s epic achievements have led to multiple films such as Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure (2001), Meru (2015), and Torn (2021). Torn is a recent documentary film about the tragic death via avalanche of Conrad’s life-long best friend and climbing partner, Alex Lowe, and Conrad’s subsequent marriage to Lowe’s widow, Jennifer Lowe-Anker.

In addition to Conrad’s films, he’s authored several books, one being The Lost Explorer: Finding Mallory on Everest. Lastly, Conrad selectively chooses to guest speak for companies that align with his values and come this July, Conrad Anker wants to speak to YOU in Colorado on Mount Elbert! Join us in July to BE Outside with Conrad Anker!

ABOUT RETREAT:

Hike a Colorado fourteener with Conrad Anker! Together, we will learn how being outside makes us better! Life-changing content in a life-changing setting? Welcome to BELAY EXPEDITIONS! This 3-day, 2-night retreat includes three days hiking and two nights camping with Conrad Anker! All meals and snacks on the mountain included! Backpacking gear and airport shuttle can be included at checkout. Prefer not to pay in full? Reserve your spot with a deposit! See DETAILS for details!

Join BE September 2025 for a truly epic and hardcore hike & bike in Colorado! This 14 day journey takes us to the San Juan towns of Montrose, Lake City, and Silverton as we ride 70 miles on the national scenic backcountry byway called the “Alpine Loop.”

On this 14-day journey, you’ll get the chance to hike two mountains over 14,000’, sleep in the famous American Basin, take much deserved zero days in the old west mining towns of Siverton and Lake City, ride over the 12,000’ passes of Cinnamon and Engineer, ride by and explore seven ghost towns, and hike to alpine lakes and waterfall while the aspens are changing into their fall colors!

This all-inclusive, self-supported 14-day journey consist of nine active days and five rest days. Shuttles to-and-from the airport is included. All meals on trail and at camp are included. Bikepacking gear and a mountain bike can be included at checkout!