Clint Helander's guest appearances

Clint Helander

The Firn Line

Alpinist

The Cutting Edge

Conrad Anker

Graham Zimmerman

Kelly Cordes

Steve Swenson

Barry Blanchard

Jon Waterman

Nancy Pfeiffer

Sam Johnson

Tim Emmett

Chris Wright

Lynn Hill

Ryan Johnson

Adam Campbell

Caroline Van Hemert

Jeff Wright

OwlTail

Clint Helander’s narrative is driven by stories of persistence. Persistence in the face of nearly insurmountable odds, in far-flung places like Alaska’s Revelation Mountains. Persistence in honor of friends lost, and partners with whom he’s made the push to the top. Helander is a regular Alpinist contributor and longtime reader. He says Alpinist 9, which includes a Mountain Profile on Mt. Hunter, is his favorite edition of all time. Most recently, Helander’s storytelling is featured in Alpinist 79. The story documents Helander and Andres Marin’s 2022 first ascent of the east face of Golgotha in the Revelations—a route they named Shaft of the Abyss.  Now, Helander is preparing for the next leg of his journey—attending nursing school—while running a snow removal business in Anchorage, Alaska. We caught up with Clint in between storms to learn more about his experiences in the mountains, and the inner conflict formed by a life of climbing close to the edge. This episode is brought to you by The North Face. Alpinist Magazine Website | Instagram | Facebook Host: Abbey Collins Guest: Clint Helander Producer + Engineer: Mike Horn

Clint Helander’s narrative is driven by stories of persistence. Persistence in the face of nearly insurmountable odds, in far-flung places like Alaska’s Revelation Mountains. Persistence in honor of friends lost, and partners with whom he’s made the push to the top. Helander is a regular Alpinist contributor and longtime reader. He says Alpinist 9, which includes a Mountain Profile on Mt. Hunter, is his favorite edition of all time. Most recently, Helander’s storytelling is featured in Alpinist 79. The story documents Helander and Andres Marin’s 2022 first ascent of the east face of Golgotha in the Revelations—a route they named Shaft of the Abyss.  Now, Helander is preparing for the next leg of his journey—attending nursing school—while running a snow removal business in Anchorage, Alaska. We caught up with Clint in between storms to learn more about his experiences in the mountains, and the inner conflict formed by a life of climbing close to the edge. This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a>. Alpinist Magazine <a href="http://www.alpinist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alpinistmag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Alpinist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Host: Abbey Collins Guest: Clint Helander Producer + Engineer: <a href="http://www.noblemachines.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Horn</a>

Honoring Mountains and Mentors: Clint Helander

In late March, Clint Helander and Andres Marin climbed the direct east face of Golgotha in Alaska's Revelation Mountains. The new route, Shaft of the Abyss (4,000', VI AI5 R M5 A0 90°), had been the goal of four expeditions by the two men, starting in 2016, and was the culmination of Helander's remarkable career in the Revelations, where he has completed 12 expeditions and numerous first ascents. AAJ assistant editor Michael Levy spoke with Helander and Marin about the long history of the route, the life-threatening avalanche that cut short their first attempt, and the mysterious case of the missing tent.The Cutting Edge is presented by Hilleberg the Tentmaker, with additional support from Gnarly Nutrition, Lowa Boots, and Polartec. This podcast is produced by the American Alpine Club.

In late March, Clint Helander and Andres Marin climbed the direct east face of Golgotha in Alaska's Revelation Mountains. The new route, Shaft of the Abyss (4,000', VI AI5 R M5 A0 90°), had been the goal of four expeditions by the two men, starting in 2016, and was the culmination of Helander's remarkable career in the Revelations, where he has completed 12 expeditions and numerous first ascents. AAJ assistant editor Michael Levy spoke with Helander and Marin about the long history of the route, the life-threatening avalanche that cut short their first attempt, and the mysterious case of the missing tent. The Cutting Edge is presented by Hilleberg the Tentmaker, with additional support from Gnarly Nutrition, Lowa Boots, and Polartec. This podcast is produced by the American Alpine Club.

Clint Helander and Andres Marin in Alaska

Clint Helander left home at 18 years old, hoping to escape a tense relationship with his mother, and to start finding his own way through life.  When he came to Alaska a year later to attend college, a chance encounter with a new group of friends would expose Clint to the outdoors, and eventually lead him to the mythical Revelation Mountains.  Little did he know that along the way, he’d learn more about the importance of relationships with his friends, and ultimately his mother, than he ever could have imagined. Recorded &amp; Produced by Evan Phillips Music by Evan Phillips with additional tunes by Ryan Giorgioff www.thefirnline.com www.evanphillips.net

Clint Helander left home at 18 years old, hoping to escape a tense relationship with his mother, and to start finding his own way through life. When he came to Alaska a year later to attend college, a chance encounter with a new group of friends would expose Clint to the outdoors, and eventually lead him to the mythical Revelation Mountains. Little did he know that along the way, he’d learn more about the importance of relationships with his friends, and ultimately his mother, than he ever could have imagined. Recorded &amp; Produced by Evan Phillips Music by Evan Phillips with additional tunes by Ryan Giorgioff <a href="http://www.thefirnline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thefirnline.com</a> <a href="http://www.evanphillips.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.evanphillips.net</a>

Life Revelations: Clint Helander