Ep 97 - Accident In Yosemite - Grant And David

the Sharp End Podcast

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4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 February 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

On Fourth of July weekend, two climbing partners, Grant and David, set out to climb a 2,200 foot climb on the Northwest face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California. The conditions were perfect to climb this beautiful and exposed twenty-three pitch climb. Things started out perfectly, but not everything turned out as they had planned. Tune into this episode to hear more. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and then American Alpine Institute and supported by the American Alpine Club. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → Up to 30% off Hydration & Energy Bundle. Includes each of each best-selling flavors of Hydration & Energy at protekt.com/sharpend → 10% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 → 10% off any wilderness medicine course with Desert Mountain Medicine using code SHARPEND Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

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0:00.0	Welcome back to the Sharpen Podcast, a podcast aimed at minimizing future outdoor accidents by way of storytelling.
0:17.0	Real people sharing real stories.
0:20.0	I'm Ashley the creator and producer of this show.
0:24.0	This show is brought to you by Rocky Talky.
0:26.7	If you've been listening to the Sharp Bend for a while, you know that I love my mountain radios.
0:31.4	These radios are extremely lightweight, durable, and they work in
0:34.7	mainstream cold with a really impressive battery life. Plus the waterproof hand mic
0:38.8	accessory allows you to stow your radio in a pack and keep communications
0:42.0	right in your shoulder in heavy snow conditions.
0:44.8	I use these radios for four straight days of snow machining in single-digit temps and my battery
0:49.4	only went down to 70%.
0:51.8	If you like discounts, you can get 10% off by going to rockitockey.com slash sharp end.
0:58.0	Thank you to the American Alpine Institute for sponsoring this episode.
1:05.0	Most people know that the American Alpine Institute is a world-class climbing school and guide service that operates in six states and in 16 countries. But many people are not aware that the Institute is also a
1:16.4	Washington State Vocational school. A AI provides foundational training and
1:21.3	continuing education for those who want a career in the outdoors as
1:24.6	educators, instructors, Rangers, guides, or wilderness rescuers. In addition to this, the American
1:31.0	Alpine Institute accepts veterans benefits for vocational programs.
1:35.0	Learn more at alpine institute.com.
1:37.0	Today I interviewed two climbing partners about an incident that happened in Yosemite National Park that resulted in a rescue from Yossar.
1:50.0	They learned a lot from what happened and they're excited to share their story with you so you can learn not only what went wrong, but also what went right.
2:00.0	I hope you enjoy.
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