The Ledge - Snap Classic

Strapped in a harness, on the edge of a mountain, the snow bridge lets out a hollow crack as it gives way. The story of two climbers whose fates are intertwined by a length of rope. Big thanks to Jim Davidson for sharing his story! Jim wrote a book with Kevin Vaughan about surviving the fall on Mt. Rainier, called The Ledge. He also wrote a book about his experiences during and after the Nepal earthquake called The Next Everest. Check them out! Produced by Justin Kramon, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Snap Classic - Season 17 - Episode 16 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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The Ledge - Snap Classic is an episode from Snap Judgment by Snap Judgment and PRX.

This episode is 49:02 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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