Conrad Anker is an American rock climber, mountaineer, and author famous for his challenging ascents in the high Himalaya and Antarctica. He is a member of The North Face climbing team and also works closely with Timex Expedition as brand ambassador. In 1999 he was a key member of the search team which located the remains of legendary British climber George Mallory on Mount Everest. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.
The winner of Conrad’s climb will join him in Yosemite Valley to climb the South Face of Washington’s Column. This is an 1100 foot climb, which can be done in 10 pitches. Because it involves some aid climbing, most parties climb it big wall style over two days. The South Face is the easiest big wall in Yosemite. The aid is straightforward and 80 percent of the route goes at 5.10a or easier, but almost every pitch can be aided if necessary. Though this route is relatively “easy” to other grade V walls, it has plenty of exposed and interesting pitches, such as the legendary Kor Roof. Dinner Ledge is one of the classic Yosemite bivy ledges. Layton Kor did the first ascent of this route in 1964.
Since this route is South Face, high summer is best avoided. It will stay warm even in late fall and very early spring.
Donate to Layton Kor, and be put in a hat to win a climbing day with Conrad. The more you donate, the better your luck! When you donate for a climbing day, you will also be put in the monthly hat to win a gear cache.
We appreciate your generous help to Layton Kor, and want to give back to you too! Everyone who participates in this effort will be eligible for a thank-you giveaway each month to receive packages of climbing and camping gear donated by friends of Layton Kor. We will then pass out the climbing days as the fundraiser goes on.
