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Out Alive from Backpacker

Out Alive from Backpacker

By: Backpacker Magazine
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 Raging rivers, hungry bears, huge avalanches—no matter how prepared you are, a walk in the woods can go from innocent to disastrous in the blink of an eye. Out Alive is a podcast series about real people who survived the unsurvivable. Each survivor takes you through what happened, from the packing mistakes to the missed signals to the plain bad luck, while experts and witnesses weigh in on how things went wrong. Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • A Rescue Gone Wrong

    A Rescue Gone Wrong
    Dec 14 2023
    In 1982, Mountain Rescue volunteer Joe Lentini’s life took a profound turn during a daring rescue mission gone wrong. Decades later, the impact of that fateful day continues to echo, not just in Joe’s life, but in lives of everyone involved. 
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    24 mins
  • The Toll of SAR

    The Toll of SAR
    Dec 14 2023
    While every SAR unit faces different circumstances based on terrain, weather, and how they work with their local law enforcement, it’s the unseen obstacles like time away from family, paperwork, and the emotional toll that underpin SAR operations across the country. Go behind the scenes with SAR workers to truly understand what it takes to answer the call when we’re in trouble. 
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    27 mins
  • Vertical Peril

    Vertical Peril
    Dec 14 2023
    In the world of backcountry search and rescue, some environments require proficiency beyond the standard tactics. Yosemite Valley, where rock climbers come to test their mettle against the park’s towering granite walls, is one of those places. For many search and rescue workers, operating in Yosemite is a career-long goal. It’s because the men and women who make up YoSAR are superstars of technical rescues, and for those who require their help, that’s an awfully good thing. And one of those people was Tim Watts.
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    14 mins
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I'm an avid outdoorsmen, assistant Scoutmaster, and I live in the mountains in the PNW. I love listening to these tales. These are a good easy listen hauling Scouts to camp, on my way home, with my wife etc. and they are really informative on the correct course of action in a rescue situation. Absolutely binge these, and listen again.

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A+ content anxiously wait for episodes to drop. My only complaint is need more episodes frequently!

The best survivors podcast!

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Great stories with learning points for everyone who loves the outdoors! I appreciate how the narrative is from the survivors.

I learn so much!

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