Re-reading past interviews (especially the 2017 one!) inspired me to put together a 2026 refreshed Q&A: revisiting the questions that still resonate, updating the answers that have changed, and adding a few that nobody has thought to ask yet. I hope you enjoy!

Hi everyone! My name is Ashley and I am the host, creator, and producer of The Sharp End Podcast. I originally started this podcast in November 2015 (shout out to all my Day One Listeners!) by recording episodes from my van while adventuring on the road. My goal was and still is to share real life stories and lessons with the outdoor community to hopefully minimize future outdoor accidents.

Last year I partnered with Silky Saws for a special giveaway, and this past month, I was featured in their February 2023 Newsletter! I am so grateful to Silky Saws for their continued partnership with me and my show, and I am super stoked to see my story published.

In the months since my knee surgery, I still cannot hike in the mountains, and my nerve damage hasn’t been improving. Since enjoying my typical backcountry adventure isn’t currently an option, this November and December my partner and I decided to reframe travel expectations by flying down to Peru to explore the country on motorcycles!