Backcountry Master: Noah Howell

07/26/18 • 50 min

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know legendary backcountry skier, Noah Howell.
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In an epic career spanning over 20 years, Howell has established himself as one of North America’s most prolific and enduring backcountry masters. From early life-changing experiences in the Alps, thru a decade-long run of creativity at the helm of the infamous Powderwhore Productions, to a span of big mountain descents in Alaska, culminating in a recent ski decent of Mount Hunter’s west ridge and Ramen Couloir, Howell continues to push the limits of what’s possible in the mountains.
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I recently got a chance to sit down with Howell, for an engaging conversation about his life in and out of the mountains. We started our conversation by talking about his roots in Utah, and how that led to his first experiences skiing in the Wasatch, and eventually to the bigger mountains of Alaska.
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Music:
https://www.timeaston.com
https://www.evanphillips.net
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Links:
https://www.noahhowell.com
https://www.evanphillips.net
https://www.thefirnline.com
https://www.patreon.com/thefirnline
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Sponsors:
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www.moosestooth.net
www.hoardingmarmot.com
www.behindthesuntherapeutics.com

Previous Episode

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Music:
http://www.evanphillips.bandcamp.com/
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Links:
http://www.david-lama.com/
www.thefirnline.com
www.patreon.com/thefirnline
www.evanphillips.net
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Sponsors:
www.alaskarockgym.com
www.moosestooth.net
www.hoardingmarmot.com
www.behindthesuntherapeutics.com
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Cover Photo: M. Ferrigato

Next Episode

Shades Of The North Cascades: Nikki Frumkin

If you’ve ever spent time flying over, or travelling thru the pacific northwest, you’ve most-likely been taken by the monolithic glacier-capped volcanoes that dot the horizon line. Giants like Mount Rainier, Hood and Adams hold court over some of the most beautiful terrain in north america - and in doing so - form an inspiring backdrop for hikers, climbers and even artists - like Nikki Frumkin.
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From an early age, Nikki always had an outdoorsy and creative side, blending a love for animals and playing in the woods, with a deep rooted passion for drawing, sketching and painting. But it wasn’t until Nikki finished college and headed out west, that her love for art and creativity, would merge with her passion for mountains and the wilderness.
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Since that time, Nikki has immersed herself in her craft - forging a lifestyle that revolves around creating art in beautiful places - most notably - the North Cascades of the pacific northwest.
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I recently got a chance to sit down with Nikki, to talk about her passion for adventuring in the mountains, her creative business ‘Drawn To High Places’, and the triumphs and challenges she faces making a living as a full-time artist.
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Music:
www.evanphillips.net
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Links:
www.drawntohighplaces.com
www.evanphillips.net
www.thefirnline.com
www.patreon.com/thefirnline
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Sponsors:
www.alaskarockgym.com
www.moosestooth.net
www.hoardingmarmot.com
www.behindthesuntherapeutics.com