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The Sharp End Podcast The Sharp End Podcast is a safe, judgment free space to share near misses and accidents. Let's learn!

We all need to shift our way of thinking about accidents and intentionally create a culture that allows people to share their stories, judgment, shame, and guilt-free. It’s easy to be an armchair expert, but it’s not that easy to listen and learn. By doing that, we can all grow into a much stronger outdoor community by learning from each other and supporting one another along the way.

20,310 feet. That’s how tall Denali is in Alaska. It’s one of the famed Seven Summits and presents a tremendous mountain...
08/01/2026

20,310 feet. That’s how tall Denali is in Alaska. It’s one of the famed Seven Summits and presents a tremendous mountaineering challenge. Denali is cold, high, and physically demanding, but it is also a stunning mountain within a range of beautiful peaks. It’s one of those mountains that you look up and say, “I have to climb that!”

The American Alpine Institute has been running programs on Denali since 1980. They have an exceptional reputation for both summit success and mountain safety. But if Denali is not for you, AAI also offers a 10-day Alaska Range program that is climbing- and ski-oriented. Learn more about AAI’s Alaska Expeditions at alpineinstitute.com
Photo credit: American Alpine Institute

Ep 120 - Surviving Mount Washington - A Tale of Adventure - Matthew and Jeremy In this episode, Matthew and Jeremy share...
02/01/2026

Ep 120 - Surviving Mount Washington - A Tale of Adventure - Matthew and Jeremy

In this episode, Matthew and Jeremy share their harrowing experience hiking Mount Washington, detailing the challenges they faced with unpredictable weather, navigation issues, and the importance of preparation and communication in outdoor adventures. They reflect on the lessons learned from their journey, emphasizing the need for contingency plans and the bond formed through shared adversity. Yet another epic tale from an epic mountain.

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie American Alpine Institute OnX Backcountry

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Photo credits: Matthew & Jeremy

01/01/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME!!
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As we wrap up 2025, I reflect on how grateful I am for my guests sharing their stories and for each and every one of my ...
24/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, I reflect on how grateful I am for my guests sharing their stories and for each and every one of my listeners who encourage and inspire me to continue producing this podcast in order to minimize future outdoor accidents.

I’d also like to say thanks to my puppy who has brought me endless joy, much needed outdoor adventures, and stress free moments that keep me going when times feel tough.

Happy Holidays to you from us. 🎄

If you’ve been listening to The Sharp End Podcast for a while now, you know that I love my Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios....
23/12/2025

If you’ve been listening to The Sharp End Podcast for a while now, you know that I love my Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios. These radios are lightweight, durable, and they work in extreme temps with impressive battery life. I use my radios constantly and add them to my main backcountry and adventure kit. They have traveled with me on road trips, while climbing, hiking, backcountry skiing, scouting, and wild ice skating, to name a few.

These radios are the perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones, so you can rest easy knowing poor communication will not be the reason for an outdoor accident.

Check out RockyTalkie.com to learn more about their radios and accessories. And don’t forget that listeners get 10% off at rockytalkie.com/sharpend.
Photo cred: Rocky Talkie

Desert Mountain Medicine is excited to announce a new offering and partnership with Responder Alliance for 2026. The DMM...
20/12/2025

Desert Mountain Medicine is excited to announce a new offering and partnership with Responder Alliance for 2026. The DMM Hybrid Wilderness EMS course will include the Responder Alliance Incident Support for Traumatic Stress Training. This will be integrated online and in simulations. DMM’s Wilderness EMS Program challenges EMS professionals beyond traditional settings, empowering you to provide exceptional care in any situation. The WEMS is eligible for 45 CAPCES continuing education hours and is a three-year certification.

Don’t forget! When you sign up for a Wilderness Medicine course with Desert Mountain Medicine, you can get 10% off the course using code SHARPEND. To learn more and sign up, visit desertmountainmedicine.com. Are you ready?
Graphic cred: Desert Mountain Medicine

19/12/2025

BONUS Episode - Wild Ice Skating Safety - Paxson Woelber

In this conversation Ashley interviews Paxson, the founder of He shares his journey into the world of Nordic skating and the unique concept of wild ice skating. They discuss the advantages of Nordic skates over traditional hockey or figure skates, safety tips and gear recommendations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the ice.

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This Bonus Episode could be sponsored by YOU. Please contact me directly for more information.

✨ All links are also located in my Instagram Bio!

✅ Check out the video we mentioned in the episode created by Cale Green here:
https://vimeo.com/244394367

✅ Learn how to grade ice here: https://winterbear.com/learn/wild-ice-grading-system/

→ 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd
→ 15% off SWOOP. garments with code 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)
→ 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20
→ 20% off American Alpine Club membership with code sharpend20

18/12/2025

Minisode 68: Zero Margin: A 60-Foot Fall on Pinnacle Buttress

In this week’s mini episode, Luke describes what happened on a recent free solo climb on Mt. Washington, where he ended up falling 60 feet. He was rescued and airlifted to a nearby hospital and has since had multiple subsequent surgeries for numerous facial fractures and a broken jaw.

✅ Photos, news articles, videos, and the complete story are available exclusively on Patreon!

If you are interested in sharing your story, get in touch! I’d love to feature you on the Mini Series. Email [email protected] and share a recording (minimum 3 minutes in length). Thank you!

Video/photo credit: Luke Lamb-Wotton

I have been hosting my RSS feed with SoundCloud for 11 years and just 3 days ago the platform must have made some update...
15/12/2025

I have been hosting my RSS feed with SoundCloud for 11 years and just 3 days ago the platform must have made some updates / changes that have caused my newest episode to not distribute onto Spotify or iTunes (and all other podcast platforms). I have been doing lots of research on how to fix this issue but so far have not been able to.

Please know I am working on it.

You can listen to the episode on SoundCloud currently.

Thank you for understanding.

If you know how to help, I will GLADLY accept it!!

This month, I teamed up with Paxson founder of Ermine Skate and my guest on this month’s Bonus Episode for a special giv...
15/12/2025

This month, I teamed up with Paxson founder of Ermine Skate and my guest on this month’s Bonus Episode for a special giveaway!

⛸️ One lucky winner will score a pair of Gold 45cm A100-G skates. These beautiful Nordic skates are made in Alaska and the winner will also receive free shipping and binding hardware.

To enter, visit thesharpendpodcast.com and fill out the form on my homepage.

One entry per person. Entries are accepted through 12/30 and a winner will be announced on 12/31. Good luck! 🥳

LAST CALL for holiday shipping! 🎁Order your Sharp End merch by 12/15 to guarantee delivery by Christmas. From comfy tees...
10/12/2025

LAST CALL for holiday shipping! 🎁
Order your Sharp End merch by 12/15 to guarantee delivery by Christmas. From comfy tees to trail-ready sun hoodies, the Sharp End store has something for everyone!

✨ Surf Cap - Lightweight, quick-dry, recycled nylon
✨ Outdoor Vitals Altitude Sun Hoodie – Breathable, ultralight, and my personal favorite
✨ Tri-Blend Tee – Soft, sustainable, and super comfy
✨ Full Zip Hoodie – Stay cozy all day, every day in your new favorite hoodie
✨ Sticker Packs – Perfect stocking stuffers

Snag your favorites today: https://www.thesharpendpodcast.com/store
Thank you for supporting my show and small business!

Learning safety skills for new activities is extremely important. And so is PRACTICING those skills consistently in the ...
10/12/2025

Learning safety skills for new activities is extremely important. And so is PRACTICING those skills consistently in the event you’ll need them in an emergency situation.

Meet . He is the brains, passion and skill behind Triple Point Training. He teaches Wild Ice Skating Courses in early winter months in Alaska to folks who want to know what it’s like plunging into a frozen lake and experience the real (frozen) challenges of getting back on dry land safely.

Check out his courses at www.triplepointtraining.com

Oh- and stay tuned for a BONUS episode coming out tomorrow about MORE wild ice skating content with founder

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