This 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...

Part 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...

PART 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...

We 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 to...

Happy 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...

This 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...

Hello 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 your...

We 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...

This 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...

The 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...

We 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,...

ENDURANCE 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...

Hey 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...

When 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...

Hey 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: · ...

Time 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...

EVEREST 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...

This 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 in...

Plus 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...

Smoke 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...

What 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 Survived...

For 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...

Ill-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...

This 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,...