Ep 12 - Shock in Joshua Tree - David

the Sharp End Podcast

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4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 January 2017

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

On November 12, David had just finished a two-pitch climb outside of Joshua Tree National Park in California. From the top, he lowered his partner to a big ledge so she could walk off. He then decided to down climb to the ledge without a belay. In this episode, David describes the accident that followed with remarkable self-awareness and good humor.

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0:00.0	Welcome back. I'm Ashley your hostess for The Sharp End. This is my one year anniversary of this show. I came up with the idea last November and
0:18.1	pitched it to the AAC. I launched my first rough around of the edges show 12 months ago and so I wanted to
0:26.4	thank all the listeners for keeping me stoked. Thanks to Josh for buying me my
0:30.5	first microphone and thanks to Duggled the editor of Accidents and
0:34.6	North American Climbing for the constant support.
0:38.8	This podcast is brought to you by the American Alpine Club. And now, and it's 12th month, I am happy to announce that
0:46.7	this show is, wait for it, sponsored by Mamoot.
0:55.0	Mamoot. Designed and developed in the Swiss Alps,
0:58.0	Mamoot has been making the finest alpine equipment since 1862. Driven by a continuous quest for innovation,
1:07.0	Mamut's technical clothing, footwear, climbing gear, avalanche safety, and alpine equipment are distinguished by the highest quality, functionality, and safety.
1:17.0	They embody Swiss technology and perfection.
1:21.0	Mamoot, Absolute Alpine.
1:24.0	Have you ever climbed in Joshua Tree National Park?
1:30.0	It's a beautiful place and a popular climbing destination.
1:35.0	Today I chat with David.
1:38.0	He's a passionate rock climber and has a story to tell.
1:42.0	Hey David, welcome to the show. rock climber and has a story to tell.
1:43.6	Hey David, welcome to the show.
1:46.1	Can you go ahead and introduce yourself?
1:48.7	Hi, yeah, my name is David Fogle.
1:51.6	I've been climbing a few years and happy to be on the show.
1:55.0	How old are you David? I'm 31. 31 and where do you live? I live in Orange County, California. And you're an avid
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