After Episode 104 I Believe in Helmets with Brandon Cox, came out, we were all reminded how important helmets are to protect your brain from brain injuries. Climber and ICU nurse Wendy Forrester (@wpforrester) helps break down what happens in the brain during a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Australian Outdoor Advocate, Caro Ryan from LotsaFreshAir.com, was motivated to start the podcast, ‘Rescued - An Outdoor Podcast for Hikers and Adventurers’ through her volunteer work in search and rescue and just a little inspiration from Ashley’s work on The Sharp End Podcast. Wanting to finish the year for her audience on a high, giving them some great stories and inspired listening for their Aussie summer road trips, she hit up Ashley just days before Christmas 2023 for a guest appearance on Rescued, to introduce that audience to the immense body of work and powerful stories from The Sharp End.

In this bonus episode I chat with Jeannie Wall and Cat 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 all about.

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 came about.

On October 5th I sat down and talked to Cassy Aguirre and Aspen Wilks, the founders of Women In Rescue, to talk about all things Women In Rescue. Women in Rescue is a community devoted to increasing representation, access, and retention for women in the rescue industry. Their mission is to transform the rescue industry to a culture that supports women and recognizes that diversity is a critical component to success. They are committed to building a strong and supportive community, providing relevant educational materials and resources, and helping build a pipeline that supports women’s leadership in the industry. It’s hard to break through in the outdoor industry as a woman, especially the Search And Rescue community. Tune in to this exclusive interview with them as they inspire you how to do it.

Did you know that trail running, skiing, and biking can also be covered under your AAC Rescue Benefits? Neither did I which is why I am thrilled to share my interview with the American Alpine Club’s Membership Director and Rescue Benefits Coordinator, Leigh Preston. In the interview, we discuss Rescue Benefits, how to use them, and finish with a Listener Q&A.

Tune in to listen (or watch!) my interview with Christian Beckwith, host and creator of the Ninety-Pound Rucksack podcast.

During my live follow-up interview, I was able to discuss the accident in more depth, this time from Kristin’s side of the story as the one who was pulled down the mountain and broke both of her legs. We also checked in on their recovery process, the mental toll of recovery (which I deeply relate to as someone who has been recovering from knee surgery), and answered listener questions.