See You Soon

In this special episode of The Firn Line, August Franzen, a young Alaskan alpinist, shares his story of climbing through life-changing love, and heart-wrenching grief. Links The Devil’s Thumb (AAJ) Mt. Burkett (Alpinist) Patreon Evan Phillips Music Sponsors Alaska Rock …

The All-Arounder: Eddie Taylor

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know climber, skier, high-school teacher and coach, Eddie Taylor. Eddie grew up in different parts of the country.  As a youth, he spent time in New Mexico, where he first …

Challenge Of The Western Chugach

Today’s episode is a story about adventure.  It’s a story about getting scared.   It’s a story of friendship and love.  It’s a story about self-discovery and learning from your mistakes.  But the learning in this story doesn’t take place …

Fragments Of My Brother

I first met Tom Sardy in the summer of 1998.  My recollection is that I was camped under the granite towers of Archangel Valley in Hatcher Pass, when my friend Zach arrived, with Tom in tow, for a day of …