A Conversation with Montana’s Climbing Legend Conrad Anker

You’ll be speaking to a unique group of western governors who wield a lot of executive power, as well as to members of industry, government, education, outdoors and recreation. What messages do you hope to convey while you have the ears of these folks, and what do you hope strikes a chord?

Anker: I’m going to keep it inspirational and aspirational and sort of feel-good. I have been specifically asked in writing not to talk about climate change, which is something that I care deeply about and advocate for stronger climate science because I see its effects in the mountains. I have a very science-based understanding of climate change that I like to tie into my personal experiences in the mountains and what the mountains are telling us. Certainly you see those changes in Glacier National Park. But I’ll respect their wishes on that.

Montana is very much an energy state, and if we could do more to tap into hydro, wind and solar, we’d make strides. It’s a very complex issue and a very emotional one. Whenever I post on social media about climate it sets off huge debate, and I’m a big advocate for civil discourse.

By Tristan Scott

Full Story: http://flatheadbeacon.com/2017/06/20/conversation-conrad-anker/

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