Annie Sahl: Mountaineering's Meticulous Packing, Gear Testing, and Boring Planning Convos

Welcome to this week's chat with Annie Sahl, all-around mountaineer, about being a beginner at climbing, trail running, and big mountain adventures. What are the trickiest parts? Is there an unexpected joy in planning your gear? Why is her own "beginner" activity...golf? Questions abound. 

Annie is 35 years old, lives in Bishop California, and loves to be in the mountains. Annie's hobbies include hiking, climbing, trail running, and skiing, and she's been climbing and mountaineering for about 15 years now. Some of her proudest outdoor accomplishments include completing the Evolution Traverse, climbing a 5.12 sport route, completing a self-supported 37-mile trail run in the Bishop high country (she famously did this with cheeseburgers in her pockets), and, occasionally, making pretty powder turns in the Eastern Sierra. Although very experienced, Annie prioritizes curiosity and humility when it comes to outdoor endeavors, since that mindset keeps you safe, keeps you learning, and keeps it fun!

Annie is not on social media (good for her!), which is why I haven't tagged any accounts. 

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