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In this episode of the Sharp End Podcast, Jeff shares his harrowing adventure in the Sawtooth Mountains, where a climbing accident left his friend Sydney with a severe knee injury. The conversation covers their initial plans for a climbing trip, the accident itself, the emergency response, and the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for rescue. Jeff reflects on the lessons learned about preparedness, risk management, and the importance of practicing emergency skills in the outdoors. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and Desert Mountain Medicine. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 10% off any wilderness med course with Desert Mountain Medicine using code SHARPEND → 15% off SWOOP. garments with code SHARPEND → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Global Rescue Insurance: https://partner.globalrescue.com/thesharpendpodcast/index.html → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) → 20% off First A

In this episode of The Sharp End podcast, Nathan shares his incredible journey as an experienced climber, detailing his long-awaited ascent of Bird Brain Boulevard, the challenges he faced during the climb, and the life-altering fall that led to a dramatic self-rescue. Nathan reflects on the importance of patience, the mental and emotional fallout of climbing accidents, and the invaluable lessons learned about self-rescue techniques and the significance of having a reliable partner in the mountains. He expresses gratitude for the Ouray Search and Rescue team and emphasizes the need for climbers to be prepared for emergencies. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, Desert Mountain Medicine and SWOOP. Make sure to sign up for both SWOOP giveaways this month! Check the Sharp End Podcast social media and/or for details. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 15% off SWOOP. garmets with code SHARPEND → 10% off any wilderness med course with D

In this engaging conversation, Ashley interviews Sarah Histand, a passionate Alaskan who has dedicated her life to merging outdoor recreation with mental health support through her business, Mind and Mountain. They discuss the Ski Babes program, which focuses on cross-training for winter sports, and the importance of overcoming injuries and building confidence. Sarah shares her personal journey of growth and the significance of community support in outdoor activities. The conversation highlights the accessibility of the program, its competitive pricing, and the mutual aid fund available for those in need. Learn more about the SKI BABES program at www.skibabes.com SKI BABES Giveaway runs from Oct 15 - Nov 15. Winner will be announced on Nov. 15th. Sign up at thesharpendpodcast.com

On December 9th, 2023, Domimic triggered an avalanche in the great gulf on the North Eastern side of Mt Washington. The plan was to ski “Airplane Gully", which is one of the longer and more remote lines in the Presidentials. He ended up getting rescued and spent the next year and a half getting seven surgeries dealing with recovery after recovery. This is really the perfect episode to produce as we all roll into fall and start to think about the winter season approaching. What type of ski bindings are you going to invest in and why? What type of equipment will be in your backcountry pack? What type of skills will your backcountry partners have? I hope you learn something from this episode and of course, I hope you enjoy. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, the American Alpine Institute and Desert Mountain Medicine. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 10% off any wilderness med course with Desert Mountain Medicine using code SHARPE

What is it like to see a pair of skis on a glacier with no one around? What is it like to hear someone’s hoarse and terrified voice deep inside a crevasse screaming up at you? Gregg Kavet knows first hand. Gregg has lots of learnings from this incident in this episode. The classic objective learnings, of course, as well as how this experience shaped his parenting style with his own boys. He reflects on how to discuss threatening environments with his kids and how to describe the risk his kids take can affect their future. Tune in to hear the full account. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, the American Alpine Institute and Desert Mountain Medicine. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 10% off any wilderness med course with Desert Mountain Medicine using code SHARPEND → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Global Rescue Insurance: https://partner.globalrescue.com/thesharpendpodcast/index.html → 10% off LIVSN clot

A Route to Resilience: Recognizing and Supporting Psychological Stress Injuries in Outdoor Culture A LIVE Sharp End Podcast with Responder Alliance Founder Laura McGladrey Part 2: The Route To Healing- Supporting Each Other & Ourselves In the second installment of this two-part series, Laura McGladrey shares a range of practical tools for recognizing and managing stress injuries. Drawing from her extensive experience in mental health and wilderness medicine, McGladrey explores both personal strategies and broader systemic approaches that can be implemented within outdoor communities and workplaces. Her insights emphasize resilience, peer support, and the importance of creating a culture where stress injury awareness is normalized and actively addressed. Episodes to listen to before this one: --> Ep 111 - Big Fall from Bad Comms with Manny and Tyler --> Ep 114 - Part I - Route to Resilience We reference Episode 111 several times throughout this conversation, so we encourage you to give that one a listen

In this conversation, Danny Giovale shares his journey as an outdoor enthusiast and innovator, discussing his film 'Designed by Disaster' which recounts a life-altering climbing accident. He explains the development of his products, including the KTS crampon and microspikes, designed to enhance safety in non-technical terrains. The discussion emphasizes the importance of risk assessment in outdoor activities and how personal experiences shape product innovation. Danny also highlights the significance of preparedness and the lessons learned from his and others' experiences in the field. In this conversation, Ashley and Danny discuss innovative outdoor gear, particularly the upcoming Microspikes Ghost, and share personal hiking experiences that highlight the importance of safety and preparedness in outdoor activities. They also delve into the philanthropic aspects of Danny's business, emphasizing environmental responsibility and community engagement. The conversation wraps up with plans for future adventures an

A Route to Resilience: Recognizing and Supporting Psychological Stress Injuries in Outdoor Culture A LIVE Sharp End Podcast with Responder Alliance Founder Laura McGladrey Part 1: Psychological Stress Injuries in Outdoor Culture As you all know, the guests on my show share outdoor incidents they were involved in. Many of those stories have a physical injury that takes the focus. Say, a broken ankle from a climber falling, etc. In the outdoor and climbing industry we often think of stress injuries as being a physical overuse injury, but this is something different. In 2018, I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura McGladrey for the 34th episode of my podcast. The podcast is titled, Psychological First Aid, and at that time, I didn’t know very much about what that was. It was during this interview that I did with Laura, I learned that I actually have a stress injury from producing this podcast! What I’ve learned in 10.5 years of producing this podcast is the importance of highlighting and creating awaren

Peter Johnston is a long-time rock climber and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. After seeing years of truly poor decision making at his local crags, Peter gathered his observations and thoughts about these experiences and began writing it all down. About one year ago, the final result was "...But I Won't Fall There," released by Sharp End Publishing from Boulder, CO. Peter believes the content of this book has a lot of potential overlap with topics on the Sharp End Podcast and he is excited for you to read it. Make sure to grab your copy of "...But I Won't Fall There," by Peter Johnston. Click this link to get yours. https://stores.sharpendbooks.com/but-i-wont-fall-there-risk-assessment-when-transitioning-from-gym-to-crag/ This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This is a BONUS episode supported by all my PATREON members. Head over to Patreon.com, search ‘The Sharp End Podcast’ and become a Patreon member today. This podcast survives off of the support from my listeners. → 10% off Rocky Talk

Over the past few years, Megan and Michael had their eyes set on Temple Crag Peak; a 13,000 foot peak about six miles into the backcountry of the Eastern Sierras in California. The two of them attempted it in late July of 2021, and ended up being stuck on the side of the mountain during a thunderstorm for several hours during the retreat. That’s one story… but then they went back this past summer to try again. After a 23 hour day, they made the summit and learned a lot along the way. Tune in to this episode to hear the full story. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 → 20% off American Alpine Club membership with code sharpend20 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @th

ROUTE TO RESILIENCE: Recognizing and Supporting Stress Injuries A LIVE Sharp End Podcast Event with Responder Alliance Founder Laura McGladrey Wed, May 28, doors at 6pm 7pm - 9:30pm MDT eTOWN in Boulder, Colorado $15 tickets Beer * Wine * Raffle Get tickets! https://events.humanitix.com/the-sharp-end-podcast?fbclid=IwY2xjawKElu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQUUVadnh0emIyMnhTU3dVAR7sR3ueIkQTx_YXN2Bq-EYLtcN-VjDFnxoPOIzvdXN0kdGzM3Cecqs1WWC_Fw_aem_BI6oOK2hsioGWrfB2OaT7w This live event is in support of the nonprofit, the Responder Alliance Foundation With every eTown ticket purchase, you're supporting the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. eTown donates $1 per ticket to Conscious Alliance, aiding hunger relief, youth programs and sustainable solutions for the Oglala Lakota Nation.

On June 13, 2019, Liz and her friend set out to hike the Oxford and Belford Peaks, which are 14ers in Colorado, including eleven long miles and lots of elevation gain. At one point on their hike, they got off route and lost the trail. In this episode, Liz has lots of lessons learned that she wants to share with you. Tune in to hear her whole story. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Institute. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 → 20% off American Alpine Club membership with code sharpend20 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patron: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

In this episode, Manny and Tyler talk about an incident that happened in Fraser Valley, British Columbia while on a multi-sport adventure, which included a kayak / rafting / climbing trip in July of 2024. There were many reasons why this particular incident occurred. Manny was physically injured and Tyler ended up with a stress injury from it all. Tune in to hear them recount the scenario and what they learned from it all. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Institute. Responder Alliance: https://www.responderalliance.com/ American Alpine Club Grief Fund: https://americanalpineclub.org/grieffund GriGri Manual Instructions: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Belaying-with-the-GRIGRI → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at

My guest in this month’s episode set out with a good friend to ski some specific objectives. They started from sea level and toured way up the mountain. This incident happened in Sogndal, Norway. The two of them had a steady ski tour and took the most direct route. Unfortunately, the weather changed and the higher they got, the worse the snow conditions became. This interview is one of only a handful of international episodes that I have produced and I want to help him share his story because Par is a survivor. He has tenacity and grit, and I am so excited for you to hear his full story. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Institute. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Instagram: the_

In today’s episode, I talk with Avalanche Forecaster and Ski Guide Caleb Merrill. Caleb is also the producer and host of one of my favorite podcasts called The Avalanche Hour. In this episode, Caleb and I talk about common mistakes while recreating during the winter months, ways to stay safe this season in avalanche terrain and much more. Tune in to learn and also get hooked on another epic and educational podcast. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Institute. Click here to listen to the Avalanche Hour Podcast. Click here for a copy of the AIARE Tour Plan. Thumbnail picture credit: Charlie Renfro → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at www.amazfit.com/sharpend → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code

Steve was in an accident back in 2019 in the Chamonix range in France. He was climbing with a friend, who also works on the Chamonix Rescue Helicopter Team. They got stuck in bad weather on the way down a route and ended up having to do an emergency bivi (without bivi gear) in a rapidly dug ice cave high up on the glacier. They learned a lot from this incident. Tune in this episode to hear more. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and LIVSN. Outdoor Vitals is supporting this episode with a giveaway of two Ventus Hoodies. To sign up for the giveaway, head to the SharpEndPodcast.com. Giveaway is open through January 30th. We also partnered with the Backcountry Game in order to expand avalanche education in a fun and active way through playing this new boardgame. → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at www.amazfit.com/sharpend → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses) → 10% off Rocky Talki

Nate Oakes had an epic while climbing a multi-pitch route on Mount Evans in Colorado. He says it was a learning experience in route planning, taking responsibility for making safe decisions, speaking up when you're uncomfortable, and being more prepared for what to do when things don't go according to plan. Now, Nate is a big believer in always carrying the ‘10 Essentials’ out on adventures. Tune in this episode to hear why. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, LIVSN, ZOLEO and AmazFit. → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at www.amazfit.com/sharpend → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses) → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patron: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.th

May of 2023, Chris set out to rope solo Virgin Wool (5.8 C2) in Arches National Park. The description of the first pitch read: "5.7 - sporty - no pro.” To Chris, it looked harder than a 5.7 from the ground, and he noticed a seam that he thought he could aid up, so he decided to try and aid climb the route. It didn’t go as planned and he ripped out two cams and fell 10 feet to the ground, landing on his heels before tumbling backwards. After a lot of self reflection (and therapy), Chris learned a bit about the psychology of climbing solo, and a bit more about risk management. Tune in this episode to hear more. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, ZOLEO and AmazFit. → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at www.amazfit.com/sharpend → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses) → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Ai

In April of this year (2024), Tanner and Parker were swept down Mt. Shasta after triggering a wind stab. After a 12 hour ground rescue, they were finally off the mountain, but did sustain physical and mental injuries from the traumatic event. Tune into this episode to hear their story. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, ZOLEO and AmazFit. → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at US.Amazfit.com/sharpend → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses) → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

In March of this year, Brandon took his wife and a visiting climber from Hungry to the Atlantis climbing area in Queen Creek Canyon near Phoenix, AZ. They were warming up on some easy routes and were all thoroughly enjoying the day. On Brandon’s second lead of the day climbing an easy 5.8, things were going fine until they weren’t. From what Brandon later heard from his belayer, wife, and a bystander who witnessed the event, he was approximately 7-8 ft above his last bolt (the second bolt in the climb) and at clipping level to the next one, when a flake of rock he was using as a toehold sheared off quite suddenly. The flake fell and hit his belayer's hand, who had the presence of mind not to lose the rope. Brandon fell, hit a ledge with his shoulder and then head and then hit the ground 20 feet below. Listen here for the full story. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, the American Alpine Institute and LIVSN. HELMET GIVEAWAY: Brandon feels so passionate