Bonus Episode- Lessons from the Slopes- An Avalanche Experience - Rob and Mark

the Sharp End Podcast

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4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 January 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Sharp End Podcast, host Ashley speaks with Rob and Mark about their harrowing experience during an avalanche incident while skiing in the Selkirks of Canada. They discuss the events leading up to the avalanche, the survival tactics employed, and the emotional and mental challenges faced during and after the incident. The conversation emphasizes the importance of safety, decision-making, and the lessons learned from their experience, highlighting how even experienced skiers can find themselves in dangerous situations. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Wallpoppe. Sign-Up for the Wallpoppe giveaway at thesharpendpodcast.com between 1/15 and 1/31. The WINNER will receive a 20x30” dyed picture from their own camera roll + a frame + free shipping. One entry per person. → 10% off Wallpoppe orders with code SHARPEND → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 30% off onX Backcountry Premium or Elite, valid through December 31, 2026 using code 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 fee on ZOLEO → Global Rescue Insurance: https://partner.globalrescue.com/thesharpendpodcast/index.html → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 → 20% off American Alpine Club membership with code sharpend20

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0:00.0	Welcome back to the Sharpen podcast.
0:09.0	So Franklin H. just became a member on Patreon.
0:12.8	The reason why he decided to donate to my podcast is because, quote, I'm a climber and I'm getting into B.C. skiing and ice climbing this season.
0:20.1	I love listening to the podcast on long drives to learn about hazards and how to respond to accidents
0:24.7	for my own education and just because they make good stories.
0:28.4	I think I've listened to every single one of them.
0:31.0	The main motivator to pay for Patreon was honestly your post about the guy who fell soloing pinnacle,
0:36.0	and I wanted to know where he fell since I
0:38.1	climbed that twice this summer. Plus now, I just get new content, and with the amount of your
0:43.0	content I've consumed, it's only fair that I start paying for it. Thanks for making the podcast,
0:47.6	it is excellent. I'm looking forward to checking out all the many episodes. Well, thank you so much,
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