コンラッド・アンカーさんのインスタグラム写真 - (コンラッド・アンカーInstagram)「Photo by @jimmychin // Ulvetanna, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica // December 2017 While climbing Ulvetanna Jimmy and I had a couple of “gimme pitches” - sections of rock that weren’t that difficult. If we learn one thing in the mountains, it’s that there are no give aways. While the climbing was akin to walking on a trail and stepping over a fallen log or two, this horizontal pitch was extremely exposed. The air below was one aspect, the other was the air funneled. The wind descends the East Antarctic ice sheet, slams into the East Face of Ulvetanna and squeezes through this gap. We figured it was strong and persistent enough to sculpt some very wild rock formations. Although it looked easy, the terrain was incredibly frigid and when retreating the route we would have to scramble over these geologic gargoyles once again. Perhaps an analogy is that society is facing a similar predicament. It looks easy - yet the consequences are severe. We shelter at home and wear masks to prevent our infections from reaching other humans. By protecting others we protect ourselves. Till we can come to terms with the virus it’s the best we can do. It’s counterintuitive, as doing something means doing nothing. In this case doing is laying low, holding fast and letting this storm pass. #stayhome If Antarctica piques your interest please consider joining @hilareenelson @jimwmorrison @jimmychin and me for a conversation on the @thenorthface #youtube channel 18 April Noon Mountain Standard Time (GMT -7) for a virtual tour of the Ellsworth Range. #neverstopexploring」4月16日 4時57分