Conrad Anchor is a legendary mountaineer and one of the most prolific explorers alive today.

Prior to setting out for an expedition, he plans his route, packs his bag, and then he

does a one other surprising errand.

Before I go on big trips in the mountains, I get a pedicure, might sound kind of odd,

but soft, supple, well hydrated skin is better than dry, slaky, callus skin on your feet,

so you have warmer feet if your feet are done.

I would have expected that a rugged outdoorsman like Conrad Anchor would make pedicures

part of his trip preparations.

Conrad Anchor has successfully ascended and completed dozens of major mountain expeditions.

He's discovered countless uncharted territories and led the North Face Climbing Team for nearly

three decades.

He summited Mount Everest three times, and in 1999, Conrad found the remains of famous

mountaineer George Mallory, who died attempting Everest in 1924.

In a field where risk and death are daily calculations, Conrad has had to grieve for many

friends and climbing partners.

Despite the danger that comes with being a professional mountaineer, he chooses to keep

exploring and adventuring in the mountains.

Conrad has an incredible impact in the Alpine world and the outdoor industry, but at the

end of the day, he's just a guy who really likes to spend time outside.

I'm Shelby Stanger, and this is Wild Ideas Worth Living, an R.E.I. co-op studios production.

Conrad Anchor, welcome to Wild Ideas Worth Living.

So I'm really excited to talk to you because you've found a way to make wild ideas your life.

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