the Sharp End Podcast

In this month’s episode, I talk with Kelsey as she shares her intense experience climbing the Grand Teton in August of 2026. We discuss the lessons learned about altitude illness, honesty in team settings, and the importance of preparation and self-awareness in high-altitude mountaineering. Make sure to sign up for the Rocky Talkie giveaway at thesharpendpodcast.com from Oct 1-14. Drawing will be on October 15th. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This episode is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, the American Alpine Institute and AutoSock. → 10% off physician designed emergency kits at OZIO with code SHARPEND10 → 10% off all open enrollment Desert Mountain Medicine courses with code SHARPEND10 → 60% off onX Backcountry Premium or Elite - SHARPEND60 → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 15% online Responder Alliance trainings, including the Responder HUB - SHARPEND → 15% off SWOOP. garments - SHARPEND → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Global Rescue Insurance: https://partner.globalrescue.com/thesharpendpodcast/index.html → 20% off American Alpine Club membership with code sharpend26

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

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 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patron: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

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 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

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.

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 MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patron: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com