Ep 122 - Surviving a Near Miss in Moonlight Basin Colorado - Garrett Vinoski

In this episode of The Sharp End Podcast, Garrett Vinoski shares his harrowing experience of a near miss during a backcountry skiing trip in Moonlight Basin on December 5th in 2023. He discusses the factors leading up to the incident, including decision-making processes, avalanche conditions, and the importance of communication and risk management in the backcountry. Garrett reflects on the emotional aftermath of the avalanche, the lessons learned, and the changes he and his wife have made to their approach to backcountry skiing to enhance safety and awareness. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and American Alpine Institute. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 30% off onX Backcountry Premium or Elite, valid through December 31, 2026 using code SHARPEND → 10% off Wallpoppe orders with 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: → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 → 20% off American Alpine Club membership with code sharpend20

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Ep 122 - Surviving a Near Miss in Moonlight Basin Colorado - Garrett Vinoski is an episode from the Sharp End Podcast by The Sharp End.

This episode is 00:54:04 long.

This episode was published on Mar 1, 2026.

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