Bonus Episode- Lessons from the Slopes- An Avalanche Experience - Rob and Mark

About this episode

Ashley speaks with Rob and Mark about their harrowing avalanche experience while skiing in Canada.

In this episode of The Sharp End Podcast, host Ashley speaks with Rob and Mark about their harrowing experience during an avalanche incident while skiing in the Selkirks of Canada. They discuss the events leading up to the avalanche, the survival tactics employed, and the emotional and mental challenges faced during and after the incident. The conversation emphasizes the importance of safety, decision-making, and the lessons learned from their experience, highlighting how even experienced skiers can find themselves in dangerous situations. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Wallpoppe. Sign-Up for the Wallpoppe giveaway at thesharpendpodcast.com between 1/15 and 1/31. The WINNER will receive a 20x30” dyed picture from their own camera roll + a frame + free shipping. One entry per person. → 10% off Wallpoppe orders with code SHARPEND → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 30% off onX Backcountry Premium or Elite, valid through December 31, 2026 using code 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…

People in this episode

Host: Ashley

Guests: Rob, Mark

Topics covered

• avalanche
• skiing
• survival tactics
• safety
• decision-making
• emotional challenges

Keywords

• avalanche
• skiing
• survival
• safety
• decision-making
• emotional challenges

Sponsors

Wallpoppe

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Selkirks, Canada

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