The Sharp End Podcast

17/01/2025

16/01/2025

Outdoor Vitals creates performance-focused gear that's ultralight, versatile, and extremely packable. I picked up the Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie in Idaho for a podcast event, and I wear it almost every single day.

The Ventus Hoodie was included in Outdoor Magazine's summer gear guide for ultralight apparel, and two lucky listeners can WIN a hoodie this month. ✨ Enter the giveaway by visiting my website!

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14/01/2025

In Episode 108, Steve discusses his experience with hypothermia and the unexpected ways it affected his judgment. Steve says,

“It’s this whole thing about being hypothermic, the way it affects your thinking. I didn’t realize how bad that was. And realizing that you’ve become really bad and you don’t care is very strange.”

Because Steve and his climbing partner were both hypothermic, making decisions and checking each other’s judgment became difficult.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where physical or environmental factors impacted your ability to think clearly? What advice would you give to others in those situations?

Photo cred: Steve van Zutphen

11/01/2025

It’s not very often that I mail Sharp End stickers overseas! THANK YOU to John for subscribing on Patreon! I put a couple of extra stickers in his thank you card because it’s going all the way to AUSTRALIA!!
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If you want MORE content, head over to Patreon and subscribe! Your support helps me gather more stories so we can ALL minimize future outdoor accidents by way of storytelling.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of my current Patreon and PayPal supporters! I couldn’t do this without you! 🙏🏼

09/01/2025

If you’ve been listening to The Sharp End for a while now, you know that I love my mountain radios. They’ve survived all my adventures these past few years and have an amazing battery life.

One of my absolute favorite things about is their pledge of $2 from every radio sold to support Search and Rescue teams. This pledge is distributed as grants for underfunded SAR teams in need. Last year, Rocky Talkie awarded $85,000 to SAR teams across the US and Canada. 🥳

✅ Applications for their 2025 grants will open later this month. Visit RockyTalkie.com/SARAward to learn more and sign up for updates when applications open.

Plus, all Sharp End listeners get 10% off their Mountain Radio order at rockytalkie.com/SharpEnd.

All links are also located in my IG bio!

Photo credit: Rocky Talkie

01/01/2025

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 bivy (without bivy 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.

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and LIVSN.

is supporting this episode with a giveaway of two Ventus Hoodies. To sign up for the giveaway, head to thesharpendpodcast.com (link in bio). The giveaway is open through January 30th.

We also partnered with in order to expand avalanche education in a fun and active way through playing this new board game. Help The Backcountry Game reach their fundraiser goal!

All sponsor and partner links are also located in my IG bio!

→ 10% off radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd
→ 10% off clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses)
→ Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on
→ Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at www.amazfit.com/sharpend
→ 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND
→ 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20

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Photo credit: Steve van Zutphen

28/12/2024

For those who crave adventure as part of their lifestyle, but don’t let it define them, meet the Amazfit T-Rex 3, the ultimate “ready for anything” adventure watch. Whether you are hitting the trails, tearing down a mountain on your bike, or saying yes to that spontaneous nighttime skiing invite, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 is ready for it all.

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Adventure is calling and it’s time to answer with the Amazfit T-Rex 3. Receive 15% off your order at www.amazfit.com/sharpend.

26/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all the Sharp End guests that have been on the show to share their story! And Merry Christmas to everyone who has listened, shared and supported my podcast!! I am so GRATEFUL for ALL of you!
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Together we are minimizing future outdoor accidents by way of storytelling. We are shifting the culture from shame and blame to learning and growth. 🙏🏼
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We have a new tradition in my little family of three. We don’t want to go out and buy Christmas tree ornaments just to decorate the tree. We want each one of our ornaments to mean something to us. This Christmas, we were blessed with three very meaningful ornaments for our tree.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from my little family to yours. 🎄

25/12/2024

I took the day off from staring at a computer last week and Jay flew us out in his Super Cub to go find a Christmas tree. I spotted the perfect one from the air and he landed the plane in the snow (the plane is on skis now). Then, we hiked out to the tree. It was the perfect one! I cut it down and we stuffed it in the belly pod and flew home.

Sometimes you have to stop and celebrate little wins. The important wins.

It’s not easy starting and maintaining a business…. especially a podcast business! But I am still trying so hard to make this work in order to minimize future outdoor accidents by way of storytelling, and I could not be where I am today without you.

🎄 THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for listening to each episode.
🎄 For telling a friend or family member about my podcast.
🎄 For engaging in conversation with your outdoor community about learnings from specific episodes that moved you.
🎄 Thank you for supporting my podcast in all the ways you have.

Happy Holidays from my little family to yours. 💚

23/12/2024

Did you know that as little as $5/month unlocks access to the entire back catalog of minisodes and bonus content on Patreon? It could be the perfect gift for an adventurer in your life—no need to worry about shipping deadlines before the holidays! 🥳

❄ Binge extra Sharp End content and directly support the creation of this show by subscribing today at Patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast (link in IG bio, too!). Thank you!

20/12/2024

You're invited to play a new game set in the snowy alpine backcountry! ❄

The Backcountry Game is a fun way for players 14+ to develop camaraderie, analytical thinking, and cooperative decision-making and a comprehensive way to familiarize people with backcountry preparedness and touring concepts.⛷

The Backcountry Game's creator, Mark Kelly, is a retired Ski Mountaineering Guide with AMGA certification and 2.5 decades of on-snow work experience. I am excited to partner with him and his team to promote their new Kickstarter campaign this month.

✅ A successful Kickstarter will allow them to make their first bulk production run, secure product testing, and distribution partners, and provide free and reduced-cost games to non-profit education centers.

Reserve your copy of The Backcountry Game, along with exclusive rewards, by visiting: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markkelly/the-backcountry-game

20/12/2024

LIVSN Designs believes life’s about living deeply, not the quantity of things you own. Born out of their founder’s experience overcoming addiction and incarceration, their versatile and thoughtfully designed outdoor clothing helps you live life fully with fewer things. And their products are backed by a lifetime warranty and repair program! Visit their site to discover how their commitment to quality, sustainability and purpose-driven clothing designs can help you live a more intentional life.

Plus, their pants are my absolute FAVORITE! I literally wear these pants every single day and I guarantee you’ll live in yours, too.

Get yourself a pair of these pants today! 👉 10% off LIVSN clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses): https://www.livsndesigns.com/?avad=401893_f3e545ebd

17/12/2024

One of Nate’s lessons learned from his experience on Mount Evans was: Be prepared for the worst to happen and always bring the 10 Essentials. These are: navigation, light, sun protection, a first aid kit, a knife, extra food, extra water, extra clothing, shelter, and a way to make fire.

How do you and your backcountry partners prepare before a trip? Do you have any tips you’d like to share with our community?
Photo cred: Nate Oakes

14/12/2024

It’s that time when I get to refresh my EMT skills! Good times here in class playing with lots of fun / life saving equipment!
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By staying current with my EMS certifications like CPR, WFR, and EMT, I am able to be a responsible and resourceful backcountry partner for myself and for others.
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What kind of backcountry partner do you want to travel with? Let me know in the comments below! 👇
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12/12/2024

I would never go into the backcountry without a device to assist in an emergency. That’s why I partnered with

ZOLEO is a two-way messaging device that uses the Iridium satellite network for reliable coverage across the globe. It features:

✅ Compact size for easy travel

✅ Location sharing and tracking features not offered by cellular devices

✅ Weather forecasts

✅ Medical assistance

✅ Fantastic battery life

Don’t risk heading out without an emergency plan in place! Get yourself a ZOLEO and, as a thank you to listeners, use discount code SHARPEND to waive the ZOLEO activation fee. 🥳

03/12/2024

🚨Rocky Talkie Sale Alert!🚨 To celebrate the holiday season, is offering 20% off their entire site until December 5th!

✅ If you’ve been looking for reliable backcountry communication, now is the perfect time to gear up with new radios and accessories, including the waterproof 5 Watt Radio which has never been on sale before.

These radios have a shatter-proof screen, 4+ days of battery life, and operate in extremely low temps.

Visit rocktalkie.com to take advantage of their only sale of the year now through December 5th.

02/12/2024

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.

This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, LIVSN, ZOLEO and AmazFit.

Partner and affiliate links in my bio as well!

→ Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO
→ Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at www.amazfit.com/sharpend
→ 10% off LIVSN clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses)
→ 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd
→ 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND
→ 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20

Photo cred: Nate Oakes

01/12/2024

Need a Christmas gift?

I’m a HUGE fan of gifting people locally made consumables. And because I’m a chips and salsa kinda gal AND don’t leave home without a pocket sized bottle of hot sauce, is HANDS DOWN the way to go.

Don’t cheat yourself with sh*tty salsa. Get

FYI: I do not get any kick back for this shout out. I genuinely am obsessed and know you will be too. And all I want for my listeners is for them to be happy. ✌🏼💕and salsa

Make sure to tell him I sent you.