EMBARK
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Embark delves into the harrowing stories of people who have faced incredible wilderness survival scenarios, and made it out the other side. As two major outdoor enthusiasts, we can't wait to share and talk about these stories with you!
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Ep. 61: Genuinely. Organized. Badasses. (Tongan Castaways)
December 14, 2021 02:52 - 78.4 MBThis week Jenna and Kelsey talk about the story of the Tongan Castaways, a group of 6 teenage boys who became shipwhrecked, stranded on a depopulated island, and survived all together for over a year and all survived! They overcame so much and overcame it together, taking care of each other and establishing an excellent camp on the island of 'Ata, for a total of 15 months! The boys were finally rescued by an Australian sailor and businessman Peter Warner on September 11, 1966. Their story we...
Ep. 60: Iceicles on Your Face (The 1996 EVEREST Disaster PART 2)
November 26, 2021 07:16 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBPart 2! We are back this week to finish the unfortunate story of the mountaineering disaster, known as the 1996 Everest Disaster. The tragic and awe inspiring story of the people who survived, and endured beyond the impossible, on those fatal few days on the mountain. We all want to honor the people of tragic stories and what they went through to survive, and this particular disaster lies in most people's recent memories as an event to mourn and learn from. Plus, you can watch the movie! Rem...
EP. 59: A Combination Situation (The 1996 EVEREST Disaster PART 1)
November 19, 2021 06:51 - 48 minutes - 37.6 MBPART 1! Woah, hey adventures! Welcome back to EVEREST! This week, we talk about the climbing tradgedy well-known around the world as the 1996 Everest Disaster. Kelsey breaks down the the huge and devastating story of everyone on the mountain that day, and their stories leading up to the disaster as well as the mind-blowing stories of stuvival on the world's tallest mountain. Tune in for next week for Part 2! Remember the importance of setting a proper Turn Around Time. Links mentioned in th...
Ep. 58: When One Resorts to Hermitism... (Christopher Knight)
November 09, 2021 02:33 - 56 minutes - 42.8 MBWe are headed out to the Jarsey! This week, Kelsey and Jenna discuss the legend of the North Pond Hermit, which is the true story of Christopher Knight. This very interesting story of a secluded man who lived in the woods of Maine for 27 years!! Chris would live alone in the wilderness for as long as he chose to out there, never seeing anyone and never letting himself be seen. He was finally caught in 2013 stealing food from a local camp, like he'd done for almost 3 decades. He learned how t...
Ep. 57: Screaming, Triangles, and Scary "Humans"? (HALLOWEEN LEGENDS)
October 31, 2021 23:42 - 42 minutes - 37.6 MBHappy Halloween!! Today for this bonus episode we talk about some spoooooky wilderness legends, plus a bonus scary story! Kelsey talks about the legend of the Wendigo and the mysterious Alaskan Triangle, and Jenna shares about the haunted forests of Dering Forest in Britian and the Black Forest of Germany. We round off with a story of an encounter in the woods, and wish you all a Happy Halloween. Stay safe this season and keep adventuring! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.legend...
Ep. 56: The Wolverine and the Ice Man (Craig Johnson)
October 26, 2021 14:41 - 52 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week we talk about the AMAZING survival story of Craig Johnson, a man who survived falling into sea ice during an Alaskan winter, a 30 mile trek inland, and then 3 DAYS freezing in the wilderness!!! Craig went into the most intense survival mode and was able to live through the freezing temperatures all while being soaked through, and hunkered down for rescue to come. He really did the impossible and overcame! Remember the importance of GPS and personal locators in the wilderness. Check...
Ep. 55: False Hitch-Hikes & Mean Girl Forests (Gia Fuda)
October 19, 2021 05:02 - 49 minutes - 37.6 MBHello again! We learn about the story of Giovanna, or Gia, Fuda this week and how she went missing recently in July of 2020 in Washington state, in the Cascade Widlerness! Gia, only 18 years old, was lost after her car ran out of gas and she ventured off to find help. She managed to survive for 9 days lost in the forest until she was found and rescued, staying put and safe while she waited. Remember your car preps, stay where you are, and maybe pick up some navigational skills! (PS Send you...
Ep. 54: Pants-less Required Reading Material (Donn Fendler)
October 06, 2021 16:13 - 45 minutes - 34.9 MBWe are gonna make it off of Mt Katahdin! This week, we talk about the survival story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who ended up being stranded with nothing at the peak of Mt Katahdin, and how he was able to self-rescue off of the mountain. He encountered bear while trying to scavenge for food, he lost his pants AND his shoes, and he still managed to last for 9 days out in the mountain wilderness of Maine and find help. You can read about his story in the book, Lost on a Mountain in Maine, and ...
Ep 53: Stuck Between a Rock and a Crocidile (Shannon Fraser)
September 30, 2021 05:07 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis week, Kelsey and Jenna talk about the 'Accidental Bear Grylls" of Australia! In 2014, Shannon Fraser survived 17 days lost in the bushland/jungle with no protection from the elements, and overcame incounters with the wildlife including dangerous crocodiles! Although the extensive search wasn't able to locate her, Shannon got herself out to the reserve's carpark. Take care of your sunburns y'all, and Please run from crocodiles you see!! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.news...
Ep. 52: Forbidden Cocktails (Danie Pienaar)
September 21, 2021 16:50 - 52 minutes - 39.1 MBThe Black Mambaaaaaa! This week we tackle the mind-blowing story of Danie Pienaar, a young man who survived a Black Mamba snake bite! Stuck in the middle of a wilderness park in South Africa, Danie managed to get himself out to find help, and then managed to pull through the debilitating effects of the snake's vemon. Against the odds, and without any antivenom, Danie survived two strikes from one of the world's most dangerous and venomous snakes. We cover some good tips for what to do if you...
Ep. 51: BUILT DIFFERENT (Sir Ernest Shackleton, the Endurance Part 2)
September 14, 2021 19:42 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWe are back again this week for the finale of the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the whole crew of the Endurance!! From the harrowing journey to Elephant Island, then all the way back to South Georgia Island, and then returning to rescue the remainder of the crew! Most of the men survived around 2 years stranded in the Antarctic, and were welcomed back to civilization having lived through the unendurable. Surviving hurricanes in Antarctica, making gains. Stay Optimistic, everyone! Music...
Ep. 50: It's Your Antie Arctic (Sir Ernest Shackleton, the Endurance PART 1)
September 07, 2021 23:46 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBENDURANCE Part 1! This week, we dive head first into the incredible story of the Endruance and her amazing crew led by Sir Ernest Shackleton! One of our favorite stories of survival, and longest, of this entire crew of men became stuck in the deadly ice floes of Antartic Ocean/Weddell Sea so close as they try to reach Antartica. They were marooned on ice for 18 months and even watched their ship get crushed. Find out what happens to the crew of the Endurance next week for Part 2! Links men...
Ep. 49: Deer Forest Guides & Bare Cardio (Marcus Mazzaferri)
August 31, 2021 16:42 - 49 minutes - 272 MBHey adventurers! This week we cover the story of Marcus Mazzaferri and how he survived, then self-rescued from a dangerous situation without his gear while hiking the Pacific Coast Trail (PCT)! While in Yosemite along the famous trail, he survived a disasterous river crossing and a below freezing night with no supplies and no communication. He stayed smart, kept warm, and navigated his way to safety even without his glasses. Watch out for those rivers and keep a small survival kit on your pe...
Ep. 48: Volcanic Pasta Water (Michael Benson & Chris Duddy)
August 23, 2021 18:54 - 58 minutes - 42.2 MBWhen your third man phenomenon is the Volcano Goddess Pele... This week we talk about the insane story of Michael Benson and Chris Duddy and Craig Hosking, who all survived a helicopter crash into the Pu'u O'o Volcanic crater on the Big Island, Hawai'i! Hosking was rescued right away, Duddy survived almost 2 days inside and managed to climb all the way out, and Benson survived nearly 3 days and 2 nights inside and was rescued in the morning of the third day! All three men have been inside a ...
Ep 47: Silly Magnetic Mountains (Tommy Hendricks & Matthew Smith)
August 17, 2021 19:33 - 304 MBHey adventurers! This week we talk about the 2-day survival of Tommy Hendricks and Matthew Smith on the Mount of the Holy Cross near Eagle County, Colorado. Hendricks and Smith are big-time adventuring youths, and were caught in the middle of an early snowstorm on top of the summit! They survived their nights on the mountain, severe frostbite and hypothermia, and came out alive! Remember those alpine/ high peak safety tips! Links mentioned in this episode: · https://www.denverpost.com/...
Ep. 46: Saltwater Enemas (The Robertson Family)
August 09, 2021 19:39 - 57 minutes - 318 MBTime Jump! Kelsey and Jenna talk about the Robertson Family this week, the daring and adventurous family who spent over a year sailing the world, before their ship was sunk by a pod of orcas in the Pacific Ocean. The whole family survived the ship sinking, and for the following 38 days in their small raft out in the open sea, until they were rescued in 1972. The whole family survived being stranded at sea and they stuck together, inspiring us all! Remember to be prepared! Links mentioned in...
Ep. 45: Himalayan Physhosis Gremlins (Lincoln Hall & Mt. Everest)
August 04, 2021 18:30 - 44 minutes - 247 MBEVEREST Part Deux! This week, we talk about another incredible survival story on Mt Everest of Lincoln Hall, who lived to tell the tale about how he lived through the night in the Death Zone, around 8,700 m (28,543 ft), on Mt Everest. On May 25th, 2006, Hall was presumed dead, but was found next morning by summiters without his face and body protection, without food or water, and without his oxygen. SURPRISE!! Remember; take care of yourself and set boundaries for your own health! Links me...
Ep. 44: Horrifying Mario Cart (Jerry Shaffer & Big Thompson Flood)
July 27, 2021 14:22 - 56 minutes - 308 MBThis week was cover the Big Thompson FLood of 1976 in Colorado, the worst natural disaster in the states' history, and the story of one family caught in the flood waters. Jerry Shaffer survived the ordeal and managed to stay above water in '76, and his family did the same again when the river flooded in 2013. We honor his survival skills (!), his story and the stories of everyone who survived the flooding. Remember to point your feet downriver and stay away from strainers! Links mentioned i...
Ep 43: Hero Dad, Super Mom, & Baby Chill (Jim, Jen, and Clayton Stolpa)
July 21, 2021 19:57 - 45 minutes - 251 MBPlus David Peterson from Vya! This week we talk about how Jim and Jennifer Stolpa survived being stranded in a snowstorm, and also kept their 5 month old alive! Baby Clayton survived also through an eight-day ordeal inside a cave in the Sierra-Nevada Mountains, during a winter, negative degree snowstorm. Remember your tips to keep your car from getting stuck in the snow, don't plastic wrap your toes, and don't ever give up! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.latimes.com/archives/l...
Ep. 42: Slingshot Failures & Nice Piggyback Rides (Helen Klaben & Ralph Flores)
July 13, 2021 01:52 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBSmoke Signals, First Aid, Classic! This week we talk about the inspiring story of Helen Klaben and Ralph Flores who both together survived after their plane crashlanded in the Yukon Wilderness, and they were stranded for 49 days! They overcame their injuries, starvation, sub-zero temperatures, and exhaustion to live for the day they were rescued. As Helen says; "HEY, I'M ALIVE" and we love life with her! Listen for some tips on first aid treatment without first aid supplies; and Remember to ...
Ep. 41: Just Keep Swimming, Bud (Ryo Kanouya, 2011 Tōhoku Disaster)
July 06, 2021 00:40 - 50 minutes - 36.5 MBWhat is your flavor of disaster?? Treading deep water this week, as we talk about the full-blown disaster that was the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami, and the heartening survival story of Ryo Kanouya as he and his family battled the largest tsunami in recent memory. On top of that, the massive tsunami also triggered a nuclear meltdown that displaced thousands even as they struggled against the waves. We celebrate Ryo and the survivers of this terrible day, because he and they all Survive...
Ep. 40: Best Buds on Top of the World (1953 EVEREST Expedition)
June 29, 2021 20:02 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MBFor this special week we discuss the historic and amazing story of the first ever summit of Mt. Everest! On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa were the world heros who first made it to the top of the world's highest mountain! What a legendary morning to have. Always remember; Have a good teammate, plan ahead, and crush it!! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/sir-edmund-hillary-tenzing-norgay-1953 https://www.britanni...
Ep. 39: Draw 24 Uno Cards in the Jungle (Yossi Ghinsberg)
June 14, 2021 17:07 - 53 minutes - 55.6 MBIll-fated treks in the Jungle! This week, we discuss the bonkers story of Yossi Ghinsberg and how he survived for 3 weeks alone in the Amazon Rainforest! This story has twists and turns, scary bug bites and an encounter with a jaguar, and finally a Third Man Phenominon experience! Yossi sure went through it, yet he survived against the odds of the Jungle! Remember to know where you're going and not just trust a random 'guide'. And of course, keep that bugspray and lighter handy! Links ment...
Ep 38: Big Mad Gurl (Todd Orr)
June 08, 2021 02:29 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis week, we cover the great and suspensful story of Todd Orr, the man who in 2016 survived a Double Grizzly Bear Attack in the span of minutes! He was armed and ready for that scary mad mama bear, but he still had to play dead, focus on surviving, and hold his breath until the bear left. We learn from Todd Orr himself and note that going into a fetal defensive position can be a very good thing! Especially up against one of North America's largest predators. Stay safe out there, folks! Lin...
Trail Mix 3: Sonic the Grandma & Queens of the Grand Canyon
May 31, 2021 19:10 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBFor this exciting lady-centric Trail Mix episode, Kelsey and Jenna gush over the legendary Grandma Gatewood, who decided to go walking one day on the Appalacian Trail and then ended up in the AT Hall of Fame, walking the whole Oregon Trail itself, and being an overall hiking trail hero in her keds sneakers! And then gush about Suzanne Stroeer, Lexi Miller, and Christin Douglas who in the last year completed the R2R2R trail in the Grand Canyon! They took on the trickiest rim-to-rim challenge ...
Ep 37: Just a Kid on a Moped in the Sahara (Christian Traverts)
May 24, 2021 22:07 - 48 minutes - 48.2 MBDesert Oranges! This week, Jenna and Kelsey talk about the Sahara survival story of Christian Traverts who was stranded in the middle of the famous vast desert after his sport bike broke down! He had to give up his race, but "the people of the desert decided to save me" and he made sure to keep his sun protection about him. Don't Cut Your Water and Suncreen! Links Mentioned in this episode: https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/broke-down-in-the-desert-how-i-survived-the-sahara http://trav...
Ep. 36: Yeeting Tree Roots & The Yoted World Record Holder
May 17, 2021 15:31 - 53 minutes - 56.2 MBWe Back Episode! This week Jenna and Kelsey talk about the story of how D. Johnson was thrown into the air over the Grand Canyon in 1908 and survived; as well as the incredible and horrific story of Vesna Vulovic and how she survived a literal free-fall from the sky after a bomb went off at cruising altitude, 33,330 ft. We are coming in with two new stories and excited to get back to our regularly scheduled programming! Thank you for everything and hope you enjoy these fun stories! If Vesna ...
Trail Mix 2: Diplomat Bicycle & Blizzard Weeks
April 26, 2021 17:11 - 15 minutes - 17.7 MBHello adventurers! Welcome to another shorty Trail Mix where we talk about Kate Leeming (Diamonds in the Sand) surviving the African wildernes and bicycling across the continent, and an oldie about William Jacobs surviving 11 days stranded on a mountain in a heavy blizzard! Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Trail Mix 1: Survival Pigeons & The Triple Threats (HIATUS ANNOUNCEMENT)
April 13, 2021 03:17 - 26 minutes - 29.1 MBHello, this is a Hiatus! This is not a normal episode this week, but let us introduce you to our shorty episodes dubbed Trail Mixes! We will be doing short Trail Mix episodes for the next few weeks as both of us transition into some Life Changes, as well as working on, improving, and creating more for EMBARK! We hope you enjoy these small stories and thank you for your patience while we dive into creating, and join us in looking forward to May 17th. We love you! Music courtesy of Alexander ...
Ep 35: GREETINGS...YOU ARE IN THE GRAND CANYON (Embanks, Goldblum, Chruikshank)
April 05, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBGet your parachutes and dive in with us to EMOGO Point! This week we parachute into the Grand Canyon! With 3 armymen from 1944; Corporal Roy W. Embanks, Lieutenant Charles Goldblum, and Flying Officer Maurice J. Cruikshank Jr who all survived for 10 days trapped at the bottom of the Grand Canyon! They had an emergency bail out and managed to survive all together before being rescued by a few local heros! Get ready for a round of Grand Canyon Bumber Cars, and don't forget to Throw Up Your Sig...
Ep. 34: The Adventures of the Accidental Aquanaut (Harrison Okene)
March 29, 2021 19:47 - 45 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Spectacular Accidental Aquanaut battles Darkness Zombies! This week we dive into the amazing story of Harrison Okene and how he survived 3 Days trapped in a sunken tugboat nearly 100 feet below the surface of the ocean! Harrison is incredible and so inspiring, and he reminds us to always Keep Calm. Especially when your oxygen levels depend on it! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um1ym9u8XaA https://medium.com/@SciWriterDave/did-ficks-law-save-harrison-o...
EP. 33: Wolf Whisperer at the Bus Stop (Bob Gauchie)
March 22, 2021 16:41 - 43.5 MBIt's getting SUPER cold! We are headed to the Arcitic Circle, all the way in the Northwestern Territories of Canada! Our hero this week is Bob Gauchie, tha man who survived 58 days stranded in his dead bush plane with nothing more than the wolves to keep him company and suffering through -76 degree weather. We celebrate Bob's incredible determination and the cheerful way he greated his rescuers. Remember to Stay Put! Links mentioned in this episode: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/pilo...
Ep. 32: Top Gun Mountain Man (Lt David Steeves)
March 15, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDon your aviator sunglasses because this week we talk about Leiutenant David Steeves! The incredible story of how he survived in the Sierra Neveada mountains after his jet went down and he had to survive with nothing but his flight suit and parachte! Our man Steeves was a total badass and we appreciate it. Remember to always take heed and be careful crossing rivers! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.ranker.com/list/story-of-lieutenant-david-steeves/rachel-souerbry https://www.lat...
Ep. 31: Claustrophobic Mudbaths (Stuart Diver)
March 08, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThis week Jenna and Kelsey talk about the Thredbo Landslide Disaster of 1997 in New South Wales, and the remarkable survival story of Stuart Diver! This positive guy survived 65 hours trapped under the aftermath of a devastating landslide. Careful to keep your feet from getting 'bloody cold' and have some emergency sleep clothes. But also remember to live your life with compassion for others, now and always. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/thredbo-land...
Ep. 30: North Pole Kayaking & Bear Flares (Sebastian Plur Nilssen & Ludvig Fjeld)
March 01, 2021 15:38 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBBundle up! This week we go very north and back to Norway, to talk about Sebastian Plur Nilssen and Ludvig Fjeld. Two young men who survived kayaking in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbar, and then survived a POLAR BEAR ATTACK! Join us for this clencher of a story and hear how these two hardcore men fought for their lives against a an even more hardcore bear. Don't forget your SAT phones and GPS devices ever, friends. Links mentioned in this episode https://www.rd.com/article/in-the-jaws...
Ep.29: Old-Timey Spirit Fingers (Truman C. Everts)
February 22, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBToday we don our racoon-hat-wearing-penny-pincher personalities and go to Yellowstone National Park! We discuss Truman C Everts, the man who was lost and survived for 37 days in Yellowstone before it became the first and largest national park in America. He survived on elk thistle and endured wild animals and the natural hot springs. Remember to always be creative! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/holiday-happenings-new-england/ https://yellowston...
Ep. 28: Accidental Back-Country 24/7 (Shuei Kato)
February 15, 2021 13:31 - 56 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week we get into the incredible survival of Shuei Kato, and how he survived 4 days lost and wondering in the wilderness of the Colorado Rocky Mountains! He never stopped and kept going to made it, even as snow falled! Remember to read your maps and compases. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.summitdaily.com/news/rescued-silverthorne-hiker-recounts-how-he-survived-80-hours-lost-in-colorado-14er-backcountry/ https://www.denverpost.com/2017/10/13/rescued-silverthorne-hiker-tell...
Ep. 27: Terminal Velocity Granola (Copiapó Mining Accident 2010)
February 08, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis week we go deep underground to cover the disasterous 2010 Copiapó Mining Accident, otherwise known as the Chilean Mining Accident. The incredible survival and perseverance of 33 men trapped underground for 69 days, and the collaborative effort to save them! It's Dusty with a Chance of Raining Granola down here! Listen and remember to persevere. Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Ep. 26: 144 Hours and Hot Takes (David & Louis Cicotello)
February 01, 2021 17:02 - 55 minutes - 39.9 MBJoin us this week as we travel back to Canyonlands, UT to sing songs in the canyon! This is 144 Hours, the sequel to 127 Hours, and the story of David and Louis Cicotello. The two brothers who were canyoneering, when suddenly David was surviving for a week on his own stranded on a ledge! Listen and find out the story, and remember; Ration and Repurpose. Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Ep. 25: And He Was Eleven (Norman Ollestad Jr.)
January 25, 2021 14:21 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB"Ohmygod, he was eleven." This week we talk about the amazing survival story of Norman Ollestad Jr, and how he survived a fatal plane crash in the San Gabriel Mountains and then got down safely! A sad but inspiring story that makes one reflect...can you survive as well as a fifth grader? Lean back, Sit down, and Build an anchor. Books: Crazy for the Storm: A Memoir of Survival by Norman Ollestad Jr. Hatchet by Gary Pullman Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/1979/02/21...
Ep. 24: Montana Flower Salad (Madeline Connelly)
January 18, 2021 20:23 - 47 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week we EMBARK to the Great Bear Wilderness, near Glacier National Park, to hear about Madeline Connelly's amazing survival out on her own with nothing but her good dog Mogie, in the cold and wet and dark forest! She's a badass, and humble about it. Remember the four 3's. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/boise/learning/nature-science/?cid=fsed_009711 https://www.montanarightnow.com/news/lost-in-the-wilderness-madeline-connelly-recounts-her-6-day-survival/...
Ep. 23: Sandstorm Cookouts with Goats (Mauro Prosperi)
January 11, 2021 19:56 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBWe run along the Marathon de Sables this week as we talk about the intense and sandstorm-riddled survival of Mauro Prosperi in the Sahara Desert! Join us with Prosperi, and the scarred for life Turaeg girl, in appreciating the desert this week. Resect your surroundings. Links mentioned in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauro_Prosperi https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30046426 https://www.mensjournal.com/features/crazy-in-the-desert-w474055/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4hmp...
Ep. 22: Hampster Ball of Doom (Chris Lemons)
January 04, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBReady for Dive! This week, Kelsey and Jenna talk about the undeniably intense survival of Chris Lemons. He was stranded at the Bottom of the Ocean(!) and survived with no air. Join us in celebrating Chris, and remember; you can always get back up. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-47826802 https://www.businessinsider.com/diver-survived-38-minutes-north-sea-bed-oxygen-cord-2019-5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvRuKHeEvWM https:...
Ep. 21: It Gets Sadder (The 2008 K2 Disaster) PART 2
December 28, 2020 18:57 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis week, we continue our summit descent from the top of K2! With our friends from 2008, remember it gets even sadder. Part 2 continues and concludes the story of the 2008 K2 Disaster. And Happy New Year to all! Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Ep 20: Everest Adjacent (The 2008 K2 Disaster) PART 1
December 21, 2020 20:56 - 57 minutes - 41.1 MBGet Ready for Part 1! This week we cover the first half of the story of the 2008 K2 Disaster! A climbing/mountaineering disaster that went down on the world's most dangerous mountain, second only to Mt. Everest. The King of Mountains sends its -savage- regards! Part 2 next week! Links mentioned in this episode: https://basecampmagazine.com/2018/02/12/the-2008-k2-tragedy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaHr1_5ujoM Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Ep 19: Spacial Awareness in the Friendly Arctic (Ada Blackjack)
December 14, 2020 17:58 - 55 MBAda Blackjack! Ada Blackjack! This week we talk about her amazing and dominating story of survival, as she was stranded on an acrtic wild island for nearly 2 years! We love Ada and hope you do too. Slow and Steady wins the race. Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ada-blackjack-arctic-survivor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Blackjack https://www.outsideonline.com/2274756/inuit-woman-who-survived-arctic-alone#close h...
Ep. 18: Cryostasis Like Capt. America (Anna Bagenholm)
December 07, 2020 19:26 - 55 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week Kelsey, Jenna, and a special guest (!) discuss the amazing and inspiring story of Anna Bagenholm, surviving from an accident in freezing cold conditions and coming back to life. She is known for having had the lowest recorded body tempurature of a human being! *Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Ep. 17: Outback Leeches & a Side of Mysterious Plants (Ricky McGee)
November 30, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBThis weeks' story is the epic survival of Ricky McGee, who was left for dead stranded in the middle of the Australian outback! He survived for 71 days in the desert and lived to inspire us! Links mentioned in this episode: http://example.com http://second-example.com Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Ep. 16: French-er Moms and Cars (Corine Bastide)
November 23, 2020 15:10 - 48 minutes - 35.1 MBListen at the end after the out music for the second story we reference! This week, Kelsey and Jenna discuss the week-long survival of Corine Bastide and her nearly fatal car crash in the region of Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse in Belguim. It is more French than you first thought, and hotter than you anticipated! *If you want to help Suzie Rhodes, the woman we talk about at the end, you can find her medical GoFundMe here "Helping Suzie Heal": https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-suzie-heal Music c...
Ep. 15: Lateral Zit Explosions (Mt St Helens: Danny Balch & Brian Thomas)
November 16, 2020 19:10 - 56 minutes - 40.3 MBShe Blew Up Big Time! This week, Kelsey and Jenna talk about the 1980 Mt St. Helens eruption, and specifically the survival of Danny Balch, Brian Thomas, Bruce Nelson, and Karen Varner; and of course we remember the lives of Terry Crall and Sue Ruff. They walked away from almost being buried by a volcano! *Links in this episode: Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm