On today’s episode, we’ll get to know Alaskan alpinist Sam Johnson. Growing up in the foothills of the Chugach Mountains, Sam was exposed to the outdoors and mountain environments at a young age. But it wasn’t until his teenage years that he discovered a newfound focus and direction thru climbing.
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Since that time, Johnson has climbed extensively Alaska, Canada, Europe and even the far reaches of the Karakoram. His quiet first ascents in Alaska’s Hayes Range, including a bold solo on the South East Face of Mount Hayes in 2013, highlight the spirit of adventure and self discovery that Sam seeks in climbing, and in life.
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I recently sat down with Sam to talk about his trajectory as an alpinist, as well as the things that inspire him on a day to day basis.
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Episode Music

Space Song / E. Phillips / Evan & Molly (2012)
Augusta / E. Phillips / Unreleased (2017)
Instrumental #1 / E. Phillips / Songs From Lake Irene (2007)
Hwy 395 / Easton Stagger Phillips / One For The Ditch (2008)
Hell Of A Life / Easton Stagger Phillips / One For The Ditch (2008)
Red Bandana / Easton Stagger Phillips / One For The Ditch (2008)
Weight Of Changing Everything / Easton Stagger Phillips / Overseas (2014)
Block Me Out / Easton Stagger Phillips / Overseas (2014)

Show Links:
patreon.com/thefirnline
https://thefirnline.com
https://evanphillips.net
americanalpineclub.org/sharp-end-podcast/

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