Annual Sponsor
Rocky Talkies are backcountry radios designed by a small team of climbers from Denver. These radios are lightweight, waterproof, durable and the most cost efficient radio on the market. The battery life is impressive too. They’re great for backcountry skiing, rock climbing, caravaning on road trips, splitting up backcountry groups, etc.
If you need a radio for your backcountry use, check these out!! Rocky Talkie wants to hook you up with a 10% discount to keep you safe in the backcountry. Visit rockytalkie.com/SharpEnd to activate your savings today!
From the Rocky Talkie Team:
Ashley has been a wonderful partner, and friend, to us these past few years. She has made sure to use our radios during her adventures and has done a great job authentically sharing on her podcast about her positive experiences and the importance of backcountry communication. As a young company, the high level of trust and goodwill that she has with her audience has been especially meaningful to us. We frequently hear from her listeners letting us know that they took Ashley’s recommendation to purchase Rocky Talkies to heart, and now have convinced their friends to do the same. We feel very lucky and grateful to have Ashley as a partner!
Episode Sponsors
American Alpine Club
The American Alpine Club has supported my podcast since the very beginning of it’s existence — Now it’s time to support them!
Check out Membership 2.0, from the American Alpine Club. Climbing is inherently risky; But with the enhanced rescue benefits of Membership 2.0, you can tie in a little easier knowing the American Alpine Club is on belay. Say you’re climbing and the situation goes south. The newly enhanced rescue and medical expense coverage of Membership 2.0 will get you back to the trailhead, to the nearest hospital, and then pay your insurance deductible or direct medical expenses once you're there. But what if you are unable to phone in the accident yourself and it’s not the AAC who organizes the rescue? They've also created a reimbursement request process to ensure you’re not left holding the bill.
Use code SHARPEND20 to receive 20% off the Partner, Leader, or Advocate membership levels.
Amazfit
For those who crave adventure as part of their lifestyle, but don’t let it define them, meet 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. It’s more than just a smartwatch - it’s your personal guide to exploration, discovery, and the thrill of the unknown.
Stay on top of your health with advanced monitoring and experience the convenience of a cutting edge AI personal assistant, complete with built-in speakers to keep you connected and informed step of the way.
Adventure is calling and it’s time to answer with the Amazfit T-Rex 3. Head to www.amazfit.com/sharpend to receive 15% off your order.
ZOLEO
I would never go into the backcountry without a device to assist in an emergency. That’s why I partnered with ZOLEO.
ZOLEO is a two way messaging device that uses the Iridium satellite network for reliable coverage across the globe. You can clip this small device to your pack with the carabiner for easy access. It has location sharing and tracking features that are not yet offered by iphones or other cell phones.
ZOLEO also offers weather forecasts, medical assistance and has an epic battery life. We recently used this device on our fall moose hunt and were extremely impressed with it.
Don’t find yourself in a situtation where you don’t have an emergency tether.
American Alpine Institute
The American Alpine Institute’s mission is “to provide world-class mountain education, exceptional guided experiences and to inspire natural preservation.” The Institute provides education, skills development and guiding in, rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, avalanche awareness, technical rescue, canyoneering, backpacking, and wilderness skills. With operations in six states and sixteen countries, the Institute is widely regarded as a leader in comprehensive technical mountain adventure. Learn more at alpineinstitute.com.
My Medic
Do you have a quality first aid kit? Or maybe you have a first aid kit that needs updated?
Several years ago a normal day turned dark after a car accident occurred. Bystanders without First Aid equipment or training watched for 40 minutes as a family member bled to death. That’s when these folks created “MyMedic.com”. Get your first aid kit from these people who started this company for the right reasons. Use code SHARPEND20 for 20% off whatever you want.
MyMedic is my affiliate. By purchasing items by clicking the hyperlink above, the Sharp End gets a small kickback for that purchase.
I recommend the “MyFak” kit. That’s what I have and it’s perfect.
American Alpine Club
The American Alpine Club has supported my podcast since the very beginning of it’s existence — Now it’s time to support them!
Check out Membership 2.0, from the American Alpine Club. Climbing is inherently risky; But with the enhanced rescue benefits of Membership 2.0, you can tie in a little easier knowing the American Alpine Club is on belay. Say you’re climbing and the situation goes south. The newly enhanced rescue and medical expense coverage of Membership 2.0 will get you back to the trailhead, to the nearest hospital, and then pay your insurance deductible or direct medical expenses once you're there. But what if you are unable to phone in the accident yourself and it’s not the AAC who organizes the rescue? They've also created a reimbursement request process to ensure you’re not left holding the bill.
Use code SHARPEND20 to receive 20% off the Partner, Leader, or Advocate membership levels.
Sterling Rope
A wet rope is heavy, hard to handle, and can be flat out dangerous. That’s why Sterling developed their new line of dry climbing ropes using XEROS technology. XEROS is a whole new way to manufacture U-I-Double-A-Certified dry rope that’s more effective, wear resistant, better for the environment —and only available from Sterling. Visit SterlingRope.com to learn more and use code SHARPEND for 15% off.
SWOOP.
SWOOP. is a small women-run company that was founded by one of my friends and fellow Alaskans, Virginia Lynn Peterson, to inspire connection within ourselves and others. They hand make their bras and apparel, focusing on comfort, functionality, and beautiful designs.
Visit wearswoop.com to learn more and use code SHARPEND for 10% off.
Ski Babes
Mind & Body training for winter sports!
Get strong, build confidence, and keep up with your friends. All while preventing injuries so you can have as much fun as possible this winter.
Ski Babes is designed to fit into your busy life so when the weekend hits, you’re ready! Stream this mental health-informed program from WHEREVER you are and get support from a community of women who 'get it'.
The Primitive Gourmet
Travel Spice Racks by The Primitive Gourmet help you bring a full pantry of spices on any adventure.
Chef Bobby, creator of these travel spice racks, has been an avid traveler since college and made a name for himself by having the ability to cook in far-to-reach and isolated places - delivering gourmet food where no one expected it. After spending years developing spice packs, Chef Bobby is ready to share his idea with fellow backcountry travelers!
I’ve been using their XL spice rack for almost a year now, and I bring it with me any time I leave Anchorage.
Now, The Primitive Gourmet is crowdfunding full-scale production of their travel spice packs by launching a Kickstarter campaign. Different pledges unlock different reward levels and container/spice pack combos.
These travel spice packs have completely changed the way I cook in the backcountry and I know that any avid backcountry chef would love to have one these travel packs!
Wilderness Medicine Reference App
Wilderness Medicine Reference is an offline application that gives extensive information regarding the assessment, treatment, evacuation, and prevention strategies for common traumatic injuries, medical conditions, and environmental illnesses encountered while recreating in the backcountry. In addition, it contains extensive content addressing subjective decision-making errors and their influence in backcountry accidents as well as providing checklist functions which attempt to ritualize and structure decision making around this vexing problem. Download this app today and tell Karen I sent you!
Sea to Summit
Lightweight outdoor gear designed for camping, backpacking, water sports, travel and general outdoor adventuring. The original sea to summit expedition began with an Australian mountaineer asking a mate of his to design and build some gear for an audacious, solo and human powered attempt of Mt. Everest – from sea to summit. The 1990 expedition was a great success, so was the gear, and the Sea to Summit brand was born. The headquarters is still based in Perth, Western Australia where the brand was founded and is still run by Aussie design perfectionists driven by the original brand ethos, #toequipandinspire.
GSI Outdoors
GSI Outdoors’ passion is great food in the great outdoors. They design high quality innovative gear designed to last a lifetime and believe food brings us together, sustains our explorations, and mysteriously, always tastes better when cooked and eaten outside.
Founders and siblings Don, Ian, and Kathy Scott are no strangers to adventure: The Scotts spent their childhoods exploring British Columbia before founding GSI Outdoors in 1985. Now headquartered in Spokane, Washington, in the beautiful Rocky Mountain foothills of the Inland Northwest, GSI Outdoors remains family-owned and steadfastly committed to creating thoughtful and innovative gear.
Minus33
Minus33, an American company founded in New Hampshire in 2001 by L. W. Packard & Co. Inc., has been making wool textiles for 100 years (L.W. Packard opened in 1916!). Their team is passionate about their community and producing high-quality products. They also believe that knowledge is power and being self-reliant (especially in the outdoors) is a must. The Minus33 team provides SAR kits and helps to spread the word about essential safety skills and practices to their customers. I personally own their wool socks and absolutely LOVE them. They have been my go-to backcountry sock for several years and they are extremely durable. Listeners save 15% off their order when using the code SHARPEND at checkout. Discount valid now through December 31st!
Protekt
Not properly preparing your body is the easiest way to find yourself in a dangerous situation. If you’re listening to this podcast, you probably adventure in the backcountry often AND know how things can go wrong in challenging environments. That’s where Protekt’s liquid supplements can help. Protekt believes in maintaining a physical condition of readiness. When that last-minute call comes through for adventure, there is peace of mind knowing your body is ready to perform. Protekt’s battery of liquid supplements help maximize your performance, recovery, mental clarity, and immune system. Their products are used and trusted by Navy SEALS, first responders, and professional athletes. Get up to 30% OFF your order of HYDRATION + ENERGY at protekt.com/SHARPEND.
Peak First Aid
Peak First Aid Kits (founded by Grant, my guest on Episode 97) are built differently. They carefully pack premium items to treat real backcountry injuries into an adventure-ready ultralight pouch. Whether you love ultrarunning, backcountry skiing, climbing, backpacking, or other activities that venture from the trailhead, you need a Peak First Aid Kit so that you can Explore, Confidently.
Get 15% off your kit with code SHARPEND. For every Peak First Aid kit sold, they make a $2 donation to underfunded Search and Rescue teams.
Mammut
Mammut has everything you need for your next Mountain Adventure!
What began in 1862 as a modest rope making operation in Dintikon, Switzerland, has evolved into an innovative provider of mountain sports gear. High-quality products are core to Mammut’s philosophy, providing mountain enthusiasts around the world with safe, protective head-to-toe gear for all seasons. The Mammut Sports Group is a leading specialist in ropes, harnesses, sleeping bags, clothing, footwear, mountain apparel, and outdoor sports equipment for various mountain activities. Plus, they are part of my affiliate network so my show receives a small commission with each purchase. Thank you for supporting my podcast!
Desert Mountain Medicine
Desert Mountain Medicine: innovative wilderness medicine training since 1998. DMM offers Wilderness Medicine Courses including Wilderness First Responders, Wilderness First Aid and more! They even have all women’s courses through the Women’s Wild Med Program which are wilderness Medicine courses for Women, taught by Women. DMM welcomes all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non- binary people who identify with the women’s community to join the Hybrid WFR in July in beautiful Leadville, Colorado.
For a 10% discount on any course use code SHARPEND10. Visit desertmountainmedicine.com today! Are you ready?
Vasque
Vasque has been making boots and shoes for nearly six decades. Vasque Footwear is made for walking, and hiking, and backpacking, and living, outside – on short jaunts and long journeys. Their boots and shoes are built alongside hikers, backpackers, and people who love to be outside - all rooted in making the experience outside more enjoyable. Their team obsesses over the comfort, durability, and performance of their shoes, so you don't have to. I love their boots and always wear them for adventures throughout my home state, Alaska. Vasque is also one of my affiliates so every shoe or boot purchased helps to support my show!