Bonus Episode - Wild Ice Skating Safety - Paxson Woelber

About this episode

Ashley interviews Paxson Woelber about wild ice skating and safety tips.

In this conversation Ashley interviews Paxson, the founder of Ermine Skate. 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. Don't forget to sign up for the Giveaway! Ermine Skates is giving away a pair of gold 45cm A110 skates!! Sign up at www.thesharpendpodcast.com. One entry per person. Drawing will be on December 31st. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This Bonus episode could be sponsored by YOU. Please contact me directly for more information. Check out the video we mentioned in the episode created by Cale Green here ---> https://vimeo.com/244394367 Learn how to grade ice ---> https://winterbear.com/learn/wild-ice-grading-system/ Sign up for a Wild Ice Safety Course with Luc Mehl ---> www.Triple PointTraining.com → 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…

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Saupe

Guest: Paxson Woelber

Topics covered

• wild ice skating
• Nordic skating
• safety tips
• skating gear
• giveaway

Keywords

• wild ice skating
• Nordic skates
• safety tips
• skating gear
• giveaway

Sponsors

Rocky Talkie, SWOOP., Desert Mountain Medicine, ZOLEO, Global Rescue Insurance, LIVSN, MyMedic, American Alpine Club

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ermine Skate, Rocky Talkie, SWOOP., Desert Mountain Medicine, ZOLEO, Global Rescue Insurance, LIVSN, MyMedic, American Alpine Club

Places: Nordic

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