Mount Emerson is located in the Sierra Nevada in eastern California. It’s the 116th highest mountain in California. Christian and a friend set out to climb it and ended up spending an extremely cold and uncomfortable night out on the mountain side at 13,000 feet. Listen in to hear Christian’s learning from the unplanned bivvy. 

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe.  Episode sponsors include Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Club. 

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Ep 73 - An Unplanned Bivy At 13,000 Feet - Christian

Rachel Pisula set out on July 29, 2020 on a pretty nice, mostly sunny day in Colorado to climb two fourteeners in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains about 3 hours from her home in Golden, Colorado.  By this point in the summer, Rachel thinks she already hiked ten fourteeners with her dog, Emmett. She was feeling strong and confident. Her objective on this particular day was to climb Challenger Point and Kit Carson Peak in a day. Unfortunately, she got turned around on a tricky part of the hike and ended up needing a rescue. Listen in to hear Rachel’s full story and how her and her dog Emmett made it down. 

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe while being laid up from knee surgery.  Episode sponsors include Rocky Talkie, Sterling Ropes, Swoop and the American Alpine Club. 

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Ep 78 - Rescued Off Kit Carson Peak  - Rachel Pisula

Aavron was on Mt Rainier when he slipped and fell, pulling his climbing partner down a slippery slope with him. During the fall, he was impaled by his ice ax. The surgeons said that packing the wound with snow saved his life. Using that resource was life or death to Aavron. By packing snow in his open chest wound, he was able to see his two boys and girlfriend again. Listen into this episode to hear what happened and what Aavron learned from this accident. 

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. Thank you to Rocky Talkies for consistently sponsoring this podcast so I can get these stories out to you. Thank you to my two good buddies over at Primitive Gourmet for sponsoring this episode and thank you, as always, to the American Alpine Club for the consistent support. 

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Ep 82 - Impaled On Mt Rainier - Aavron

Last spring in May of 2022, Matt Randall took a 1,000 foot fall from the top of South Maroon Bell, one that he undoubtedly shouldn't have survived. He was solo ski mountaineering just outside of Aspen Colorado and Matt somehow got lucky and walked away with zero injuries and one broken ski. He wants to share his experience because he believes it would be beneficial for others to hear since he’s convinced there are lots of other people out there with similar human traits. Listen to this episode to hear how someone can survive that long of a fall, and what he learned from his mistake.

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Ep 88 - Ski Mountaineering Fall On South Maroon Bell, CO - Matt Randall

In July of 2022, one year ago, just last summer, Bryce and James took a climbing trip to the Cirque of the Towers in the Wind River Range in Wyoming. They planned on climbing the Cirque of the Towers traverse. First, they started out up the South Buttress of Pingora and had a beautiful time on the route. At the top of the climb, that’s when they would start the traverse over to Tiger Tower and then over to Wolf’s Head. All was going just as planned until weather moved in… and weather moved in FAST. Tune in to this episode to hear what happened. 

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Jame’s book suggested about decision heuristics: "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman

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Ep 90 - We Survived A Lightning Storm On Wolf's Head, Cirque Of The Towers - Bryce And James

BASE jumping accidents are rarely talked about and I’ve always wondered why. Last month, Derek reached out to me to share his story regarding a BASE jumping accident that he was involved in and I was eager to hear it. He was jumping with three of his good military friends on October 25, 2014 when his lines got twisted very shortly after he jumped off the Roan Plateau in Rifle, Colorado. It was one of the last jumps of the season before weather rolled in and winter began to start. Hear all about his accident, his evacuation and how he’s changing the way the BASE jumping culture looks at accidents within the sport. 

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Institute and supported by the American Alpine Club. 

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Ep 91 - BASE Jumping Accident - Derek Demyanek

In April of 2023, Michael Habicht headed over to Nepal to climb the striking 6,812 meter tall mountain, Ama Dablam. As a solo climber, he was met with some unique challenges and learned a ton from his expedition. After Michael got back from this trip he made the decision not to climb 8,000 meter peaks because of the experience he shares on this episode. His reasoning has nothing to do with his technical skills, but you’ll have to tune in to hear why. 

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Ep 94 - The Summit Was Closed - Michael Habicht

Douglas started this small gear company because he saw a need in the outdoor climbing and rescue community. As a member of Search and Rescue, he found he needed specific gear for specific tasks that could create efficiency within certain tasks. Tune into this episode to hear what RopeLiteLLC is, why and how it started and how this whole interview came about. 

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December 2023 Bonus Episode - RopeLite LLC

On Fourth of July weekend, two climbing partners, Grant and David, set out to climb a 2,200 foot climb on the Northwest face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California. The conditions were perfect to climb this beautiful and exposed twenty-three pitch climb. Things started out perfectly, but not everything turned out as they had planned. Tune into this episode to hear more. 

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Ep 97 - Accident In Yosemite - Grant And David

Devin Farkas was instructing a ten day climbing course in Joshua Tree National Park this last January. They were on day two of this ten day course when Devin’s trip was cut short. Tune into this episode to hear why.

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Ep 98 - Dropped In Joshua Tree - Devin Farkas

This is a crazy incident where my guest was bit by a rattlesnake in June of 2022 and ended up in the hospital for 12 straight days. She was climbing at Consumnes River Gorge in Lake Tahoe and it was going to be her first time trad climbing. The crew was getting all set up near the first climb, she decided to use the “facili-trees” (if you will) before putting on her harness. She walked away from the group and found a private area, was about to go when she felt something bit her! Tune into this crazy story of a rattlesnake bite and her long road to recovery. 
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Ep 101 - Bit By A Rattlesnake - Julia Fiorino

Kirk and Fred have been friends for a long time. They have done adventure races together in the past and know where their limits lie. During this adventure, Fred nearly lost his life to heat stroke when they were doing the Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) in the Grand Canyon. Kirk and Fred talk openly about what led up to the incident and how they managed it during and after. Tune in to hear more.
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Ep 102 - Heat Stroke On The R2R2R  - Kirk And Fred

Sean Oldfield was climbing Mount Shasta this year in May when he was violently struck in the back of the head by a falling rock on his descent. Despite wearing a helmet (which saved his life), Sean ended up getting flown off the mountain in a helicopter to the hospital, where he received multiple staples in his head, a fractured skull, and a concussion. Tune in to hear the details and what he learned. 

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Ep 103 - Rock Strike On Mt. Shasta - Sean Oldfield

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. 

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Ep 104 - I Believe In Helmets - Brandon Cox

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.
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Ep 105 - Avalanched On Mount Shasta - Tanner And Parker

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. 
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Ep 106 - Solo Ground Fall - Chris Gardner

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.
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Ep 107 - Epic on Mount Evans - Nate Oakes

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. 
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Ep 108 -  Emergency Bivy in Chamonix - Steve van Zutphen

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. 
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Ep 109 -  An Interview with Caleb Merrill from the Avalanche Hour Podcast

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.

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Ep 110 - Tenacity in Pursuit - Par Linden

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. 

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Ep 111 - Big Fall from Bad Comms - Manny and Tyler

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. 

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Ep 112 - Lost In The Colorado Rockies - Liz Gergel

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LIVE EVENT: Route to Resilience

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.

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Ep 113 - Second Attempt on Temple Crag Peak - Megan and Michael

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. 

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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. 

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→ 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) 
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Bonus Episode - 6:15 - "...But I Won't Fall There." - Peter Johnston

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 awareness around the very topic that this episode is all about. 

Tune in to hear Laura McGladrey, founder and director of the Responder Alliance, explain how and why stress injuries came to be. 

Make sure to follow up on August 1 for Part 2 (The Route To Healing: Supporting Each Other And Ourselves) of this series!

This episode is brought to you by: Rocky Talkie and Desert Mountain Medicine 



Ep 114 - LIVE RECORDING at eTOWN Boulder CO - Part I - Route to Resilience - Laura McGladrey

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 and a call to action for listeners to prioritize safety and support local businesses.

Make sure to watch 'Designed by Disaster'.

Don’t forget to sign up for this month’s GIVEAWAY! Kahtoola is gifting one lucky winner a pair of the KTS’s, since those tie directly into the origins of Danny’s story. In addition to that product, Kahtoola will also throw in a pair of MICROspikes! To enter the giveaway, head to thesharpendpodcast.com and enter right on the homepage. Drawing will be 7/31. One entry per person. 

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. 

→ 20% off all traction and crampon products including the original KTS with code SHARPEND 
(Discount valid from 7/15 to 8/30) at https://kahtoola.com/
→ 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 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

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Bonus Episode - July 15 - Designed By Disaster - Danny Giovale

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 first. Then, be sure to check out Episode 114, which is Part 1 of the Route to Resilience series. That episode focuses on psychological stress injuries in outdoor culture and lays the groundwork for the tools and strategies discussed here in Part 2.

This episode was brought to you 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
→ 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) 
→ 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

Ep 115 - LIVE RECORDING at eTOWN Boulder CO - Part II - Route to Resilience - Laura McGladrey

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 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

Ep 116 - Early Off Piste Lesson - Gregg Kavet

Three friends set out for a popular waterfall hike on the north shore of Kauai in late December. A high-surf warning had been issued, but the hikers didn't expect their route to take them close to the beach. Plans change, however, and accidents sometimes sneak up on you. In Episode 53 of the Sharp End, Alexandra Williams tells Ashley how a series of events led them into a very dangerous situation.

The Sharp End is presented by Mammut, with additional annual support from Desert Mountain Medicine. This episode is also supported by Mystery Ranch. The Sharp End podcast is produced by the American Alpine Club.

Ep 53 - The Sleeper Wave - Alexandra Williams

A podcast produced/hosted by Ashley Saupe, sponsored by Rocky Talkie and supported by the American Alpine Institute. This podcast aims to minimize future outdoor accidents by way of story telling. Real people sharing real stories. 
"Play Hard and Be Smart"
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