Classic Rock: the Exciting Season Finale The Fine Line

In the next episode of The Fine Line podcast, we close out Season 7 with a wild story from August 22, 2022. The conversation goes deep into how a highly experienced mountain biker got a little too close to that big rock on Ferrin’s—yes, that rock—and how her companion and Teton County Search & Rescue volunteers helped her get home during a torrential rainstorm.

Listen today at 2 p.m. on KHOL 89.1 FM, and afterward wherever you get your podcasts.

As this is the final episode of Season 7, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has come on this podcast to share their stories of resilience and survival, and to our generous sponsors Roadhouse Brewing Co., and Stio.

Special thanks to the musical artists Anne & Pete Sibley and Ben Winship for providing such beautiful sounds to accompany these stories, and to Melinda Binks for her masterful editing and partnership in producing this podcast with Matt Hansen. Caryn Flanagan is our smooth voice for sponsor readings.

And of course, to all the TCSAR volunteers who give so much of themselves to our community to bring people home after an accident in the backcountry. We are all indebted to your service.

The Fine Line podcast goes Straight to the Heart

Shortness of breath, fatigue, and feeling like you can’t take another step are as common in the mountains as blisters, mosquito bites, and chapped lips. 

But on March 29, 2023, skier Dave Brown felt a sudden onset of extreme fatigue that was entirely new to him, and terribly serious. At 67 years old, the former ski patroller had never had any previous medical issues. But during a backcountry ski tour up Mail Cabin on the west side of Teton Pass, he knew he needed to get help–and get it fast. In this episode of The Fine Line, we’ll hear how Brown and his ski partner made a critical decision that helped save his life. And Teton County Search & Rescue volunteer Keegan Pfeil explains how the team responded to the emergency in a deep timbered ravine where simply locating their patient was a challenge.

TCSAR volunteer Keegan Pfeil (left) with Dave Brown. Photo: Matt Hansen/TCSAR Foundation

The Fine Line is produced by Backcountry Zero and sponsored by Stio and Roadhouse Brewing Co.

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Stio highlights The Fine Line podcast with Animated Film

Stio, the Jackson-based maker of mountain apparel, is highlighting The Fine Line podcast with a short-animated film. The film was produced by Two Toes Creative and brings to life The Fine Line episode about a rescue last summer deep in the Teton backcountry.

A short animated film by Two Toes Creative follows a horsepacking accident and short-haul rescue from the summer of 2022.

Now in its seventh season, The Fine Line combines the perspectives of people who’ve experienced a traumatic event in the backcountry with the insights from TCSAR volunteers who came to their aid. Often, the interview is the first time a patient and rescuer get to meet after the incident, providing a path to closure for those involved.

Watch the animated film by clicking the button below, and make sure you subscribe to The Fine Line wherever you get your podcasts.