The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Surviving the Wild: Shane Burke's Battle with a Grizzly in the Tetons | E125

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen sit down with Shane Burke, who recounts his terrify...

Terror in the Skies: Pilots Lose Control of a Flight at 37,000 Feet | E124

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the harrowing and heroic tale of ...

Escape from Hell: One Photographer's Fight to Survive Mount St. Helens | E123

02 Sep 2024

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In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the harrowing experiences of photographers Robert La...

The Epic Mt. St. Helens Eruption: Venus Dergan and Ronald Reitan's Unexpected Survival | E122

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Crux True Survival podcast, host Kaycee McIntosh and co-host Julie Henningsen recount the harrowing events of the Mount St. Hel...

Torpedoed: The Remarkable WWII Survival of Ray Downs and His Family | E121

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into the remarkable WWII-era survival story ...

100 Miles in the Sonoran Desert: Pablo Valencia's Fight for Survival | E120

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the incredible survival story of Pablo Valencia, a p...

Overboard: Stories of Two Men Who Defied the Odds After Falling from Cruise Ships | E119

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the harrowing experiences of individuals who fell...

The Gripping Tale of Captain James Riley and the Shipwreck of Commerce Part 2 | E118

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, host Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into the harrowing tale of Captain James Rile...

The Gripping Tale of Captain James Riley and the Shipwreck of Commerce Part 1 | E117

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh arecount the harrowing survival story of Captain J...

The Remarkable Survival of John Vihtelic: 16 Days Trapped in a Ravine | E116

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the incredible survival story of John Vitalik. A...

Desert Tragedy: The Untold WWII Sahara Survival Story | E115

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the harrowing tale of the South African aircrew...

Debunking Common Survival Myths with Expert Insights | E114

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Debunking Common Survival Myths with Expert Insights In this episode of the Crux True Survival Stories podcast, hosts Kasey McIntosh and Julie Henning...

Fact or Fiction? Survival Trivia Quiz | E 113

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Crux True Survival Stories: Fun with True or False Survival Questions In this engaging episode of 'The Crux True Survival Stories,' host Kaycee Mc...

Surviving Against All Odds: Eddie Rickenbacker's Journey – Part 2 | E112

25 Jun 2024

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Eddie Rickenbacker's Survival Odyssey: From Aviation Hero to Castaway In this episode of 'The Crux: True Survival Stories,' hosts Julie Henningsen and...

Surviving Against All Odds: Eddie Rickenbacker's Journey – Part 1 | E111

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Rickenbacker's Unbelievable Journey: From Ace Pilot to Unforeseen Waters In the debut episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Casey McIntos...

A Man is Buried Alive by the Thredbo Landslide for Sixty Five Hours | E110

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Surviving the 1997 Thredbo Landslide: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience In this episode of the Crux True Survival podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Ju...

The Unbelievable Survival of Slavomir Rawicz: Part 2 | E109

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to bring you the second half of the incredible tale of Slavomir Rawicz. When we last left off, Slavomir and his fellow escapees had ju...

The Unbelievable Survival of Slavomir Rawicz: Part 1 | E108

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping episode of the Crux True Survival Story podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the incredible tale of Slavomi...

Surviving a Kangaroo Attack: Melanie's True Outback Encounter | E107

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories podcast, our story comes directly from one of our listeners. Tune in today as Kaycee interviews Mela...

Part Two: Left for Dead-Michael Odom's Ocean Standoff | E106

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping two-part episode, listeners are transported back to the stormy sea on January 23rd, 1995, where Coast Guard rescuer Michael Odom face...

Part One: Coast Guard Rescue Gone Wrong - Michael Odom's Ocean Standoff | E105

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping episode, set against the unforgiving backdrop of the stormy sea on January 23rd, 1995, Coast Guard rescuer Michael Odom faces the ult...

A Broken Dam Leads to a 60 Foot Water Wall that Pummeled a Town: The Johnstown Flood | E104

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on a journey through one of history's most harrowing natural disasters in this episode of The Crux, led by our host Julie Henningson. Picture ...

White Squall: Tragedy Strikes when a Sailboat Capsizes with Students Aboard | E103

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen as they uncover the gripping tale of sea captain Christopher B. Sheldon and his fateful journey aboard the A...

Celebrating 100 episodes: Part Two, Most Favorite Stories Recapped | E102

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we delve into four more of our top stories, recapped into a shorter version. We intended on including our most listened to episode, our first ev...

Celebrating 100 episodes; 5 of the most Popular Episodes | E101

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special celebration on the Crux True Survival Stories Podcast! In honor of reaching our 100th episode milestone, we're taking a trip down...

Against the Avalanche: The Miraculous Survival of Adam Herman and Conor Lodge | E100

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In December 2013, Adam Herman, 24, and Conor Lodge, 22, embarked on what was supposed to be a routine descent down New Hampshire's Mount Washington. L...

Surviving Superstorms: Expert Tips and Real Stories | E99

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Crux Podcast, we delve into the world of surviving superstorms, featuring expert tips and real stories from those who have weat...

Tragedy in Yellowstone: Surviving a Geothermal | E98

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into a tragic incident that unfolded in one of America's most iconic natural wonders: Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone...

Queen of Shangri-La: Plane Crash in New Guinea, The Gremlin Special | E97

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable saga of The Gremlin Special, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain that tragically crashed during a sightseeing flight...

Surviving the Skies: The Unbelievable Journey of Yaya Abdi - Flight in an Airplane Wheel Well | E96

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henning delve into the incredible journey of Yaya Abdi, a 15-yea...

Victoria Grover: 5 Nights Alone in the Desert | E95

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about Victoria Grover, a woman from Maine whose love for the wilderness runs deep within her veins.   She was going to a hiking t...

Skydiving Gone Wrong: Jordan Hatmaker's Brush with Death | E94

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories, host Kaycee McIntosh takes listeners on an adrenaline-fueled journey into the heart-stopping world...

Self Amputation for Survival | E93

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "The Crux: True Survival Stories," where each episode takes you on a riveting journey through tales of human resilience in the fa...

Beneath the Bricks: Tunnel 29's Daring Escape in Cold War Berlin | E92

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in this week to The Crux Podcast as Julie takes us on a gripping journey through history, unraveling the remarkable tale of Tunnel 29 in Cold W...

Surviving Everest: Robert Kay's Life Threatening Journey Through the Death Zone | True High-Altitude Adventure | E91

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our focus today is on Robert Kay, a man whose pursuit of conquering Everest took an unexpected turn when he encountered one of the most treacherous ch...

Maurice and Maralyn Bailey's Castaway Journey | E90

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a guest on the show, Alvero Cerezo. Alvero has created an incredible business called Docastaway in which he transports his clients to de...

From Plane Crash to Glacier Rescue - A Pilot's Heroic Role in Saving Injured Climbers in Remote Alaska | E89

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In April 1989, climbers Jim Sweeney and Dave Nyman embarked on a challenging ascent of the Elevator Shaft on Mount Johnson in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska. ...

Steve Rodgers Salmon River Odyssey | E88

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this adrenaline-fueled episode of "The Crux True Survival Stories," join us for an exclusive interview with Steve Rodgers, a fearless adv...

Jen Royce: Otter Ambush on the Jefferson River | E87

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we bring you the shocking story of Jen Royce, a courageous adventurer from Bozeman, Montana, who faced a perilous otter attack ...

Baby Jessica: The 1987 Rescue of Jessica McClure from a Well | E86

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we revisit the riveting tale of Jessica McClure Morales, famously known as "Baby Jessica," who, at just 18 months old, fell...

Anne Hjelle: Escape from the Fangs of a Mountain Lion | E85

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Crux, we delve into the harrowing story of 30-year-old Hjelle, who faced a life-threatening encounter with a mountain lion on J...

Hugh Glass: A Tale of Survival Against All Odds | E84

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the incredible story of Hugh Glass, a frontiersman and fur trapper whose will to survive surpassed the limits of human ...

Ruth Woroniecki: 200 Foot Fall on Cucamonga Peak | E83

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our story today, we delve into the harrowing experience of Ruth Woroniecki, a 40-year-old adventurer who embarked on a seemingly idyllic hike to Cu...

Defying Everest: Lincoln Hall's Miraculous Survival of the Death Zone on Mt. Everest | E82

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're taking on a tale of unparalleled grit and resilience as we delve into the incredible survival story of Lincoln Ross Hall on the unforgivi...

Lauren Elder: Plane Crash in the Sierra Nevada Mt Range | E81

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we take you back to a fateful day, April 26, 1976, when a simple journey turned into an extraordinary tale of resilience and survival. On that ...

Surviving the Impossible: Trapped under a Boulder | E80

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories, we bring you the incredible account of Warren McDonald, who overcame immense challenges when trappe...

Tragedy Strikes Mammoth Mountain: Unveiling the unseen Danger of Fumaroles | E79

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a heartbreaking incident at the picturesque Mammoth Mountain ski area, three dedicated ski patrol members lost their lives when they fell into a ge...

Beneath the Surface: Seven Men Trapped in the French Vitarelles Caverns for Ten days | E78

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll take you deep into the heart of France, where the largest underground rescue operation in the country's history unfolded. Imagi...

When Lightning Strikes Twice: A Hike up Half Dome gets Electrified | E77

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a rare and harrowing incident that occurred on September 21 and 23, 2023, the picturesque beauty of Yosemite National Park's Half Dome witnessed a ...

Adrift: Bill Durden's 2016 Epic 20 hr Open Water Swim | E76

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this riveting episode of The Crux True Survival Stories we dive deep into the incredible story of Bill Durden, a man who defied the odds and surviv...

Tragedy on the Mountains: The Mann Gulch Fire Disaster | E75

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping podcast episode, we delve deep into the harrowing events of August 5, 1949, when the serene beauty of Montana's Gates of the Mountain...

Surviving the Utah Wilderness: Justin and Jeremy Harris's Canyoneering Odyssey | E74

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to Episode 74 of The Crux for a gripping tale featuring Justin, 31, and Jeremy Harris, 27 – two adventurous brothers and Utah natives with a...

Tragedy on Mount Hood: The Untold Story of the 1986 Oregon Episcopal School Expedition | E73

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In May 1986, a routine adventure program turned into a harrowing tale of survival and tragedy. Join us on a gripping journey as we delve into the chil...

The Jungle Resilience: Four Children, Forty Days | E72

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're diving deep into an incredible survival story that captured the world attention. Four indigenous children (aged 13,9,4 and 1...

Frozen Odyssey: Douglas Mawson's Epic Antarctic Survival | E71

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this riveting episode of the Crux True Survival Podcast, join us as we venture into the heart of Antarctica to uncover the astonishing story of exp...

Quinn Brett Interview: 120 Foot fall on El Capitan | E70

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories. In this gripping installment, we have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable...

Plane Crash in the Rocky Mountains | E69

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On January, 2002, brother-in-laws Tommy Robbins and Larry Diamond set out on a plane ride over the Colorado Rockies and neither neither was expecting ...

Stranded in the Snow: Jim and Jennifer Stolpa's Fight for Survival | E68

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jim and Jennifer Stolpa, along with their infant son Clayton, were headed to a funeral in Pocatello, Idaho, from California when they suddenly found t...

Gina Allen & Brandon Day: Day Hike on Mt San Jacinto Turned Nightmare | E67

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In May of 2006, New couple Gina Allen and Brandon Day were about to embark on what they thought would be a leisurely walk at the top of Mt San Jacinto...

The Butte Mining Incident of 1917 | E66

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Granite Mountain/Speculator Mine Disaster of June 8, 1917 is one of the most momentous events in US mining history. In the depths of Butte, Montan...

Wolf Wagner & Johannes Hoentsch: Canoe Trip in Remote Canada gone Wrong | E65

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wolf Wagner (25) and Johannes Hoentsch (26) had no idea what they were in for when they set out into the Canadian wilderness via canoe mid July 2017. ...

Steve Callahan; 76 Days Lost at Sea | E64

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Callahan's incredible story of survival against all odds is inspiring. In 1981, he was left adrift in the Atlantic Ocean for a harrowing 76 day...

Sydnie Uemoto & David McMahon: Open Water Swim Following a Plane Crash | E63

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pilots Syndie and David never expected their flight between Oahu and the Big Island to take a frightening turn. On July 15, 2016, both engines of thei...

Disaster on Mount Hood; In the Blink of an Eye a Massive Accident Takes out Multiple Climbers | E62

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday, May 30th 2002, a tragedy unfolded atop the majestic Mount Hood in Oregon. Three climbers were killed and four injured when they fell into...

Laurent Camprubi: His Sailboat Capsized Leaving him Trapped in an Air Bubble | E61

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laurent Camprubi had been sailing for almost two decades, but nothing could have prepared him for the situation he found himself in. One minute he was...

Adrian Knopps: Alone for Seven Days in Misty Fjords AK after a Tragic Accident | E60

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian and Garrett set out to explore Misty Fjords National Park on September 14, 2013, full of hope and enthusiasm for the adventure that lay ahead. ...

Matt Henningsen: Successful Bear Hunt to an Unexpected Medical Emergency | E59

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working as a big game hunting guide in Alaska’s remote wilderness is an amazing but dangerous job. As Matt Henningsen, a former guide for Alaska Tro...

Violet Jessop: She lived through three ship wrecks in her lifetime, one of which was the Titanic | E58

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine surviving not one, not two, but three shipwrecks. That's what Argentinian-Irish ocean liner stewardess and nurse, Violet Jessop, managed to do...

Greg Hein: Survived Six Days on Remote Mt. Goddard | E57

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On July 5th, 2014, Greg Hines set out to do a solitary climb up the remote Mt Goddard in Kings Canyon National Park. He'd planned on taking three to f...

Ken Killip: Lost in the Rocky Mountains | E56

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Killip was looking forward to an outing with friends to the Rocky Mountains in August of 1998. He was a firefighter and had some military training...

Jamie Mosch: Survived 5 days in the Everglades | E55

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Jamie Mosch became separated from his hunting buddies in 2009 he was left with no food or water and virtually no protection from the elements. Mo...

Welcome Julie Henningsen to The Crux Podcast

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! It's Kaycee, we are back making podcast episodes and are very excited! Today I am pleased to welcome my dear friend Julie to The Crux. She w...

Michelle Funk: A Small Child who Survived Under Unlikely Circumstances | E54

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The year was 1986, and Michelle Funk was only two-and-a-half years old when she drowned in an icy Utah stream. She was submerged for over and hour and...

John Colter's Run: John Colter Runs for his Life as Blackfeet Worriers Chase him on Foot | E53

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I will be telling you the story of John Colter’s run. We are stepping into the past for this one, into the 1800s. John Colter was one of the f...

Michael Packard: Inside the Mouth of a Whale | E52

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael was a 56 yo commercial lobster diver who was diving off the coast of Massachusetts when he was swept unexpectedly into the mouth of a whale. H...

Andrew Gaskell: Into the Jungle to Find Himself only to Lose His Way | E51

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew was a 25 yo Australian from Tazmania who was out searching for himself while traveling in Malaysia. He purposefully avoided the tourist areas a...

Autumn Veatch: Wilderness Survival Following Plane Crash in the Northern Cascades | E50

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Autumn Veatch was 16 yo who was visiting her grandparents in Montana in the summer of 2015. Her grandparents had planned to fly her back home to W. Wa...

Donn Fendler: A 12 yo Boy Gets Lost on a Mountain in Maine in the Summer of 1939 | E49

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will be covering the story that led to the book; Lost on a Mountain In Maine by survivor Donn Fendler with the help of an adult since he was ...

Jeff Schock: Captain of the No Longer Floating St. Joseph | E48

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Kaycee interviews Jeff Schock. Jeff is a fishmonger who spent all of his money and resources altering his new boat, St Joseph, to ...

47) Tony Streather: Mountaineers Struggle to Survive Following an Avalanche on Mt. Haramosh in 1957.

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Streather was 31 when he was invited by the Oxford Mountaineering Club to lead an expedition up Mount Haramosh (Hair-a-mosh) in Pakistan in 1957....

46) Nelson Simón: A Beginner Sailor Learns the Ropes and has an Unexpected Meeting with Hurricane Grace

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson Simón was a last minute recruit to sail to Bermuda in 1991 aboard the oldest continuously sailing ship at the time, the Anne Kristine. Simón ...

45) Jan Baalsrud: Escape from the Gestapo during WW2

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will be talking about Jan Ballsrud, a tough guy that was as hardy as they come. His story seems so outrageous that it would be suited for an ...

44) The Robertson Family: Shipwrecked by Whales

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1970's, the Robertson family embarked on a sailing trip around the world. They shipwrecked in the Pacific ocean by a school of killer whales an...

43) David Cronenwett: Wisdom from a Survival Expert

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kaycee interviews David Cronenwett, survival expert and outdoor survival teacher. They discuss how to prepare for the unexpected, what items...

42) Anders Broste: Attack by a Grizzly Bear While Hunting

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaycee has a conversation with friend Anders Broste who was surprise attacked by a grizzly bear in Montana in the fall of 2018. Hosted by Simplecast,...

41) Jean Muenchrath: Escape from Mt Whitney

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a special guest, Jean Muenhcrath. She is going to tell her amazing survival story that starts when she and her boyfriend Ken set out to ...

40) Ann Rodgers: Lost in the Desert for 9 Days

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2016, 72 yo Anne Rodgers was embarking on a trip in Arizona to visit her grandkids when she ran out of gas in the Gila wilderness. She would be str...

39) Andrew Devers: Lost for 9 days in the Wilderness.

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew is a 25 yo male who set off for a day of adventure that turned into grueling fight for survival. He went on a day hike in Washington State Wild...

38) Lorraine Jonsson: Snake Bite in Franklin Canyon Park

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lorraine was taking an evening walk in sunny California in early spring when she stumbled upon a surprising foe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

37) Amber Kohnhorst: Fall from 100 Feet, Alone in Arizona

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Kohnhorst fell while hiking alone in Cane Beds, Arizona, landing 100 feet below. Now She was lying on a 10' by 10' space. The fall left her seri...

36) Carter Viss: Ran Over by a 36 Foot Cruising Boat in Florida

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carter was snorkeling on a beautiful Thanksgiving day, November 28, 2019, with his friend Andy Earl. The weather was perfect, the air was still, and t...

35) Amanda Eller: Lost at the Wakamaya Reserve for 17 Days

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I will be telling you the story of Amanda Eller. It was May 8, 2019. Amanda Eller headed to the Makawaya forest reserve on the Northern side of ...

34) William Coston: Plane Crash in the Bermuda Triangle in 1949

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

William Coston was with his crew in a B29 over the Bermuda Triangle when things went array, and the plane crashed in the ocean in stormy conditions. ...

33) Larrane Leech: Visited by a Mountain Lion

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Larrane Leech had just opened a successful day care in her home in British Columbia. On one fateful July day, she would take the children down to the ...

32) Abby Sunderland: 16 yo Attempts to Circumnavigate World in Yacht

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Sunderland was a brave and adventuresome 16 yo who had experience sailing as a young child and set off to circumnavigate the globe in a yacht, to...

31) Mark and Phillip and the Treacherous Mount Cook Climb

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark and Phillip were working search and rescue on Mount Cook, New Zealand in the early 80's. In 1982, they decided to climb the mountain together and...

30) Todd Endris and the Great White Shark

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty four year old Todd Endris was doing what he loved to do, surf. It was a late August morning in Monterey Bay in 2007. He pulled on his wet suit ...

29) 1953 K2 Expedition: Eight Men Set off to Seek Adventure on K2, but were Met with Difficulty

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third American expedition of K2 (Karakoram) included Dr. Charles Houston, Robert Bates, George Bell, Robert Craig, Arthur Gilkey, Dee Molenaar, Pe...

28) Anna Bågenholm- A Medical Student who Survived Hypothermia and the Lowest Body Temperature ever Recorded.

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anna  Bågenholm became an accidental legend when she was 29. Anna was a medical student who was skiing after work, something she did often, when she...

27) Reshma Begum: Survived within a Building after it Collapsed

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2013, Rashma Begum was working in a garment factory when the building suddenly collapsed. She would be trapped for days, all alone, before rescuers...