Conor grew up in Massachusetts where his brother and parents instilled a passionate love for the outdoors in him. In middle school, his older brother took him rock climbing and he was hooked. Throughout high school, Conor took every opportunity he could to get into the mountains. At Saint Michael's College, Conor became a rock and ice climbing guide accredited through the AMGA and led numerous trips for St. Mike's throughout the Northeast. Conor has climbed and skied throughout North America and Europe.