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 Nepalese and Austrian parents, David was was born with an affinity for movement over natural terrain, and a deep reverence for the high places. As a youngster, Lama excelled at indoor and sport climbing, dominating the competition circuit, and honing his rock climbing skills to the highest standards. But eventually, a natural progression to the mountains occurred - which has culminated in a multitude of ground-breaking ascents in Patagonia, The Himalaya and beyond. • I recently got a chance to sit down with David in Anchorage, Alaska - to have a candid conversation about his life as a climber, and the vision he follows as an alpinist. We talked about everything, from his early days as a competition climber, to a life-changing experience on the southeast ridge of Cerro Torre, to his meaningful relationship with fellow climber and friend Conrad Anker, to the limitless ideas and projects that lie ahead. • We started our conversation by talking about David’s natural inclination to climb as a youngster, and how a fateful meeting with famous Austrian mountaineer, Peter Habeler, helped steer the trajectory of David’s life - from the confines of rock gyms, to the limitless arena of the mountains. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Music: http://www.evanphillips.bandcamp.com/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Links: http://www.david-lama.com/ www.thefirnline.com www.patreon.com/thefirnline www.evanphillips.net ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sponsors: www.alaskarockgym.com www.moosestooth.net www.hoardingmarmot.com www.behindthesuntherapeutics.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Cover Photo: M. Ferrigato