Best Off Piste Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 120 - Surviving Mount Washington - Matthew and Jeremy 57:39

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8d ago57:39

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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…

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Bonus Episode - Wild Ice Skating Safety - Paxson Woelber 39:08

27d ago39:08

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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 ic…

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Ep 119 - From Adventure to Emergency - Surviving the Sawtooths - Jeffrey Zeldin 56:35

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In this episode of the Sharp End Podcast, Jeff shares his harrowing adventure in the Sawtooth Mountains, where a climbing accident left his friend Sydney with a severe knee injury. The conversation covers their initial plans for a climbing trip, the accident itself, the emergency response, and the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for rescue. Jeff…

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Ep 118 - DIE FIGHTING - Nathan Chaszeyka 1:07:04

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In this episode of The Sharp End podcast, Nathan shares his incredible journey as an experienced climber, detailing his long-awaited ascent of Bird Brain Boulevard, the challenges he faced during the climb, and the life-altering fall that led to a dramatic self-rescue. Nathan reflects on the importance of patience, the mental and emotional fallout …

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BONUS episode - Mind and Mountain- Bridging Fitness and Mental Health - Sarah Histand 25:52

3M ago25:52

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In this engaging conversation, Ashley interviews Sarah Histand, a passionate Alaskan who has dedicated her life to merging outdoor recreation with mental health support through her business, Mind and Mountain. They discuss the Ski Babes program, which focuses on cross-training for winter sports, and the importance of overcoming injuries and buildin…

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Ep 117 - Early Season Avalanche - Dominic Torro 50:07

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On December 9th, 2023, Domimic triggered an avalanche in the great gulf on the North Eastern side of Mt Washington. The plan was to ski “Airplane Gully", which is one of the longer and more remote lines in the Presidentials. He ended up getting rescued and spent the next year and a half getting seven surgeries dealing with recovery after recovery. …

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Ep 116 - Early Off Piste Lesson - Gregg Kavet 36:25

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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 shape…

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Ep 115 - LIVE RECORDING at eTOWN Boulder CO - Part II - Route to Resilience - Laura McGladrey 43:39

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A Route to Resilience: Recognizing and Supporting Psychological Stress Injuries in Outdoor Culture A LIVE Sharp End Podcast with Responder Alliance Founder Laura McGladreyPart 2: The Route To Healing- Supporting Each Other & OurselvesIn the second installment of this two-part series, Laura McGladrey shares a range of practical tools for recognizing…

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Bonus Episode - July 15 - Designed By Disaster - Danny Giovale 33:03

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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 empha…

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Ep 114 - LIVE RECORDING at eTOWN Boulder CO - Part I - Route to Resilience - Laura McGladrey 36:06

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A Route to Resilience: Recognizing and Supporting Psychological Stress Injuries in Outdoor Culture A LIVE Sharp End Podcast with Responder Alliance Founder Laura McGladreyPart 1: Psychological Stress Injuries in Outdoor CultureAs you all know, the guests on my show share outdoor incidents they were involved in. Many of those stories have a physical…

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Bonus Episode - 6:15 - "...But I Won't Fall There." - Peter Johnston 32:14

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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 Pub…

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Ep 113 - Second Attempt on Temple Crag Peak - Megan and Michael 48:49

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Over the past few years, Megan and Michael had their eyes set on Temple Crag Peak; a 13,000 foot peak about six miles into the backcountry of the Eastern Sierras in California. The two of them attempted it in late July of 2021, and ended up being stuck on the side of the mountain during a thunderstorm for several hours during the retreat. That’s on…

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LIVE EVENT: Route to Resilience 2:06

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ROUTE TO RESILIENCE: Recognizing and Supporting Stress Injuries A LIVE Sharp End Podcast Event with Responder Alliance Founder Laura McGladreyWed, May 28, doors at 6pm 7pm - 9:30pm MDTeTOWN in Boulder, Colorado $15 ticketsBeer * Wine * RaffleGet tickets! https://events.humanitix.com/the-sharp-end-podcast?fbclid=IwY2xjawKElu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF…

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Putting It All Together & Next Steps 5:09

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Ep 112 - Lost In The Colorado Rockies - Liz Gergel 32:16

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On June 13, 2019, Liz and her friend set out to hike the Oxford and Belford Peaks, which are 14ers in Colorado, including eleven long miles and lots of elevation gain. At one point on their hike, they got off route and lost the trail. In this episode, Liz has lots of lessons learned that she wants to share with you. Tune in to hear her whole story.…

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Equipment Tweaks & Customizations for Freeride in Off-Piste Skiing 5:24

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High-Speed Lines & Big Mountain Style in Off-Piste Skiing 5:16

9M ago5:16

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Mastering Jump Turns & Steep Chutes in Off-Piste Skiing 4:35

9M ago4:35

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Advanced Avalanche Awareness & Route Planning in Off-Piste Skiing 5:37

9M ago5:37

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Ep 111 - Big Fall from Bad Comms - Manny and Tyler 44:56

10M ago44:56

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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. …

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Moguls, Bumps & Variable Conditions in Off-Piste Skiing 5:12

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Tree Skiing & Tight Spaces in Off-Piste Skiing 5:09

10M ago5:09

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Steeper Slopes in Off-Piste Skiing 5:25

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Reading Snow & Terrain in Off-Piste Skiing 5:04

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Speed Control & Pressure Management in Off-Piste Skiing 5:15

11M ago5:15

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Ep 110 - Tenacity in Pursuit - Par Linden 38:39

11M ago38:39

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My guest in this month’s episode set out with a good friend to ski some specific objectives. They started from sea level and toured way up the mountain. This incident happened in Sogndal, Norway. The two of them had a steady ski tour and took the most direct route. Unfortunately, the weather changed and the higher they got, the worse the snow condi…

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Basic Turn Mechanics in Soft Snow 5:16

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Fundamental Stance & Balance in Off-Piste Skiing 4:57

11M ago4:57

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Physical & Mental Preparation for Off-Piste Skiing 5:01

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Essential Gear & Avalanche Basics in Off-Piste Skiing 6:07

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Ep 109 - An Interview with Caleb Merrill from the Avalanche Hour Podcast 45:38

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In today’s episode, I talk with Avalanche Forecaster and Ski Guide Caleb Merrill. Caleb is also the producer and host of one of my favorite podcasts called The Avalanche Hour. In this episode, Caleb and I talk about common mistakes while recreating during the winter months, ways to stay safe this season in avalanche terrain and much more. Tune in t…

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Introduction to Off-Piste Skiing Podcast 5:58

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Ep 108 - Emergency Bivy in Chamonix - Steve van Zutphen 42:22

1y ago42:22

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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 bivi (without bivi gear) in a rapidly dug ice cave high up on the glacier. They learned a lot from t…

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Ep 107 - Epic on Mount Evans - Nate Oakes 28:46

1y ago28:46

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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 car…

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Ep 106 - Solo Ground Fall - Chris Gardner 47:21

1y ago47:21

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May of 2023, Chris set out to rope solo Virgin Wool (5.8 C2) in Arches National Park. The description of the first pitch read: "5.7 - sporty - no pro.” To Chris, it looked harder than a 5.7 from the ground, and he noticed a seam that he thought he could aid up, so he decided to try and aid climb the route. It didn’t go as planned and he ripped out …

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Ep 105 - Avalanched On Mount Shasta - Tanner And Parker 1:10:42

1+ y ago1:10:42

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In April of this year (2024), Tanner and Parker were swept down Mt. Shasta after triggering a wind stab. After a 12 hour ground rescue, they were finally off the mountain, but did sustain physical and mental injuries from the traumatic event. Tune into this episode to hear their story.This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponso…

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Ep 104 - I Believe In Helmets - Brandon Cox 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

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In March of this year, Brandon took his wife and a visiting climber from Hungry to the Atlantis climbing area in Queen Creek Canyon near Phoenix, AZ. They were warming up on some easy routes and were all thoroughly enjoying the day. On Brandon’s second lead of the day climbing an easy 5.8, things were going fine until they weren’t.From what Brandon…

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Ep 103 - Rock Strike On Mt. Shasta - Sean Oldfield 33:16

1+ y ago33:16

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Sean Oldfield was climbing Mount Shasta this year in May when he was violently struck in the back of the head by a falling rock on his descent. Despite wearing a helmet (which saved his life), Sean ended up getting flown off the mountain in a helicopter to the hospital, where he received multiple staples in his head, a fractured skull, and a concus…

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Ep 102 - Heat Stroke On The R2R2R - Kirk And Fred 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

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Kirk and Fred have been friends for a long time. They have done adventure races together in the past and know where their limits lie. During this adventure, Fred nearly lost his life to heat stroke when they were doing the Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) in the Grand Canyon. Kirk and Fred talk openly about what led up to the incident and how they managed…

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Ep 101 - Bit By A Rattlesnake - Julia Fiorino 39:51

1+ y ago39:51

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This is a crazy incident where my guest was bit by a rattlesnake in June of 2022 and ended up in the hospital for 12 straight days. She was climbing at Consumnes River Gorge in Lake Tahoe and it was going to be her first time trad climbing. The crew was getting all set up near the first climb, she decided to use the “facili-trees” (if you will) bef…

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Ep 100 - Backcountry Ski Accident: Part Two - Taylor Rose 23:03

1+ y ago23:03

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This is Part Two of this story sequence with Taylor Rose. If you haven’t tuned in to episode 99, stop here and go back and listen to Part One (Episode 99) where Taylor Rose shares all about the details of his accident when he broke his femur on April 2nd, 2021 backcountry skiing in Huntington Ravine in the Mount Washington area. In this episode, Ta…

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Ep 99 - Backcountry Ski Accident: Part One - Taylor Rose 38:03

2y ago38:03

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Taylor Rose is a twenty-four year old guy who loves the outdoors. He was out skiing in the backcountry with some friends in Huntington Ravine on Mount Washington in 2021 when he suffered a broken femur from a long sliding fall that resulted in a rescue involving his crew and the Mount Washington Avalanche Center. Tune in to hear part one of this se…

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Ep 98 - Dropped In Joshua Tree - Devin Farkas 45:44

2y ago45:44

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Devin Farkas was instructing a ten day climbing course in Joshua Tree National Park this last January. They were on day two of this ten day course when Devin’s trip was cut short. Tune into this episode to hear why.This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and then American Alpine Institute and supported by…

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Ep 97 - Accident In Yosemite - Grant And David 47:19

2y ago47:19

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On Fourth of July weekend, two climbing partners, Grant and David, set out to climb a 2,200 foot climb on the Northwest face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California. The conditions were perfect to climb this beautiful and exposed twenty-three pitch climb. Things started out perfectly, but not everything turned out as they had planned. …

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January 2024 Bonus Episode - BroadBeta 23:41

2y ago23:41

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In this BONUS episode, I chat with Jeannie Wall and Catherine Coe about an idea that came to life. Jeannie is the founder of BroadBeta which aims to “embolden women through shared stories to embrace wild ideas, wild experiences, and preserve the wildness.” Tune into this bonus episode to hear more about this idea, how it came to life, and what it’s…

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Ep 96 - Indian Creek Fall - Drew Clements 39:47

2y ago39:47

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Andrew Clements was climbing in Indian Creek on October 18, 2023 with a couple of climbers he had met in the parking lot the same day. He was on a route called Gorilla, which is rated 5.10b, which was his 3rd route of the day. He was standing about 2 feet above his last piece of gear when he fell. Drew injured his hand and both of his heels. Tune i…

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December 2023 Bonus Episode - RopeLite LLC 16:45

2y ago16:45

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Douglas started this small gear company because he saw a need in the outdoor climbing and rescue community. As a member of Search and Rescue, he found he needed specific gear for specific tasks that could create efficiency within certain tasks. Tune into this episode to hear what RopeLiteLLC is, why and how it started and how this whole interview c…

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Ep 95 - We Rescued A Skier Who Fell In A Crevasse On Mt Baker - Allen Taylor & Samuel Lien 53:16

2y ago53:16

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In May of 2023, Allen and Samuel were out skiing Mt. Baker, a 10,781 foot active glacier-covered stratovolcano in the North Cascades of Washington when they came upon another skier who fell 35 feet down inside a crevasse after the snow bridge he was standing on collapsed. With their knowledge of rope skills and crevasse rescue, they sprung into act…

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November 2023 Bonus Episode - The Wonders Of Wool With Lawson Glidden 24:57

2y ago24:57

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Have you ever heard the phrase “Cotton Kills?” One thing that we can each do to be a responsible outdoors person is to dress appropriately for the activity and weather to minimize the risk of getting too wet and too cold which could lead to hypothermia. Today I talk with Lawson Glidden, owner of Minus33, an American company founded in New Hampshire…

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Ep 94 - The Summit Was Closed - Michael Habicht 1:06:24

2y ago1:06:24

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In April of 2023, Michael Habicht headed over to Nepal to climb the striking 6,812 meter tall mountain, Ama Dablam. As a solo climber, he was met with some unique challenges and learned a ton from his expedition. After Michael got back from this trip he made the decision not to climb 8,000 meter peaks because of the experience he shares on this epi…