Ep 74 - Buried By Ken Wylie

the Sharp End Podcast

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4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 March 2022

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Ken Wylie, author of the book “Buried,” recounts the horrific accident of La Traviata in Revelstoke, British Columbia. On January 20, 2003, thirteen people were caught in an avalanche while ascending the La Traviata West Couloir. Seven people died. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe.  Episode sponsors include Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Club. --> 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at www.rockytalkie.com with code SHARPEND —> 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code THE_SHARP_END_PODCAST20 Check out Ken Wylie’s book BURIED. Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast! Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

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0:17.0	This is the Sharpun podcast, a podcast aimed at minimizing future outdoor accidents by way of storytelling. Real people sharing real stories.
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0:32.0	I wouldn't be able to continue to produce
0:34.2	this show without support for my listeners. This is a really awesome platform that allows
0:39.2	you to support projects that you believe in. I am one person creating the show. I literally
0:45.0	M the Sharp End podcast. I have no team, no crew editors, or makeup artists or
0:50.5	fact-checkers. it's just me.
0:53.4	And I give my personal and free time
0:55.4	to produce this show for the sole purpose
0:57.9	of minimizing future outdoor accidents.
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1:02.3	I keep my shows short and sweet. I put a lot of love, effort, tears, time, and money
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