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The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Kaycee McIntosh, Julie Henningsen, Bleav

Are you drawn to thrilling survival stories where characters overcome impossible odds? The Crux: True Survival Stories is your podcast. Join us for gripping tales of resilience and invaluable insights into wilderness survival and the mindset needed to overcome adversity. Hosted by Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, both passionate about wilderness and medicine, our podcast is fueled by real-life stories and the pivotal moments that determine life or death outcomes. Tune in for captivating

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67) Gina Allen & Brandon Day: Day Hike on Mt San...

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2023/07/31

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, West of Palm Springs. They took the cable car to a Mountain station and set off on their walk. Little did they know that this hike would be more than just seeing nature's beauty. Being unfamiliar with the terrain and the trails, they soon became disoriented and lost in the wilderness. With no map or GPS to refer to, they had no way of finding

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66) The Butte Mining Incident of 1917

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2023/07/24

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, Montana's copper mine, tragedy unfolded that day as a fiery inferno engulfed the tunnels and filled them with searing smoke. The miners had been toiling away at full production to support America in World War I and were pushing for better working conditions. Little did they know that their efforts would be in vain, as 168 of them died that day due to

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65) Wolf Wagner & Johannes Hoentsch: Canoe Trip in...

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2023/07/17

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. Armed with a few maps, gps device, supplies, and their canoe, Wagner and Hoentsch navigated their way through the beautiful, but often treacherous northern Manitoba waters. As they made their way downstream, the stunning Canadian landscape unfolded before them - crystal blue lakes, vast marshlands, and thick forests filled with wildlife. But this

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64) Steve Callahan; 76 Days Lost at Sea

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2023/07/10

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 days after his sailing vessel sunk during a storm. With nothing but ingenuity and perseverance, he managed to survive on the open sea with minimal resources. Despite facing incredible difficulties such as intense storms, lack of food, and dehydration, Callahan was able to stay afloat and document his journey. His memoir, Adrift: Seventy-six Days

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63) Sydnie Uemoto & David McMahon: Open Water Swim...

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2023/07/03

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 their plane went out, leaving them with only minutes before impact into the ocean. Little did they know what would lie ahead: an epic 21-hour swim towards shore after a plane crash with temperatures below 70F. The journey was filled with unexpected obstacles. A deflated life vest left David struggling for hours, and encounters with jellyfish and a

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62) Disaster on Mount Hood; In the Blink of an Eye a...

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2023/06/26

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 the Bergschrund crevasse in an 800-foot drop from the summit of Mount Hood. The climbing accident was made worse by a dramatic crash-and-roll of a USAF Pavehawk rescue helicopter from the 304th RQS, which had suddenly lost lift. The Mount Hood Tragedy of 2002 will not soon be forgotten by the Oregon mountaineering community, and serves as a somber

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61) Laurent Camprubi: His Sailboat Capsized Leaving...

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2023/06/19

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 attempting to qualify for the prestigious Route de Rhum race - a fiercely competitive 4,077 mile sailing competition - and the next his sailboat had capsized in rough waters. He managed to stabilize his body within an air bubble at the bottom of his cabin. With no way out and only his wits and limited supplies, Laurent knew that if he wanted to

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60) Adrian Knopps: Alone for Seven Days in Misty...

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2023/06/12

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. Little did Adrian know that the journey would prove to be the biggest test of his strength and courage. The two were not aware that it would be their last hunting trip together. After a tragic accident, Adrian found himself alone, stranded on a sand bar with rising tides, facing down nature at its most fierce and unforgiving. With no means of

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59) Matt Henningsen: Successful Bear Hunt to an...

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2023/06/05

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 Trophy Safaris, knows first-hand, it can come with some unforeseen risks. During his time as a guide, while leading a bear hunt, Matt experienced an unexpected medical emergency that threatened to take his arm or even his life. Listen in as Matt Henningsen, Julie's husband tells his story in his own words. --- Support this podcast:

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58) Violet Jessop: She lived through three ship...

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2023/05/29

Imagine surviving not one, not two, but three shipwrecks. That's what Argentinian-Irish ocean liner stewardess and nurse, Violet Jessop, managed to do in the early 20th century. Jessop was one tough lady who had some serious luck on her side. She survived the sinking of the British warship HMS Hawke in 1911, the ill-fated RMS Titanic in 1912, and even the sister ship of the Titanic, HMHS Britannic, in 1916. It's hard to fathom the fear and uncertainty she must have felt during those experiences, but

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57) Greg Hein: Survived Six Days on Remote Mt. Goddard

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2023/05/22

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 four days to complete the climb. He successfully made it up to the top, but during descent made a simple decision that would change the course of his trip and his life, leaving Greg with a serious injury on a rocky steep slope. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kaycee-mcintosh/support

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56) Ken Killip: Lost in the Rocky Mountains

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2023/05/15

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 and was a generally fit individual. Prior to the trip, many of his friends decided not to go, and as he planned for his departure he had a bad feeling in his gut that he brushed off. He and his friend, John York set out for a hike up Mt. Ida, one that Ken would never forget. --- Support this podcast:

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55) Jamie Mosch: Survived 5 days in the Everglades

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2023/05/08

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. Mosch relied on his knowledge of wilderness survival and sheer determination to survive four days alone in the Everglades of Florida. He was able to catch raw catfish and bull frogs as sustenance and found shelter beneath some mangrove trees at night. One of his most harrowing moments came when he stepped into quick sand lost all of his gear. ---

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54) Michelle Funk: A Small Child who Survived Under...

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2023/05/01

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 was technically dead at the time of her rescue. The cold water had reduced her body temp to 66 degrees. Luckily, Michelle was able to make a nearly full recovery. Listen in to the harrowing story and lear a thing or two about cold water submersion and drowning. --- Support this podcast:

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Welcome Julie Henningsen to The Crux Podcast

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2023/05/01

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 will be joining me most weeks in the recording of new episodes. In this episode we do a little intro into who Julie is, her interests, and how in the world she ended up on this podcast with me! Please be patient with our audio quality, we are remote recording and working through some kinks still. So excited to be back sharing stories of adventure with

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53) John Colter's Run: John Colter Runs for his Life...

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2022/03/07

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 first “mountain man” as he spent months alone in the wilderness. John was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804-1806. Although he was a part of this memorable expedition, he is also remembered as the first European man to set foot into Yellowstone national park and to see the Tetons. In 1809 while trapping beavers on the Jefferson river,

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52) Michael Packard: Inside the Mouth of a Whale

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2022/02/21

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kaycee-mcintosh/support

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51) Andrew Gaskell: Into the Jungle to Find Himself...

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2022/02/14

Andrew was a 25 yo Australian from Tazmania who was out searching for himself while traveling in Malaysia. He purposefully avoided the tourist areas and went to remote villages and “out of the way areas”. He was traveling in October 2016 in Gunung Muling national park when he intentionally left the common trails for a more interesting experience, breaking all the rules along the way, and subsequently became lost on purpose. --- Support this podcast:

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50) Autumn Veatch: Wilderness Survival Following...

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2022/02/07

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. Washington in their small aircraft. Later that day the plane would crash in the Northern Cascades, leaving her to fend for herself in the wilderness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kaycee-mcintosh/support

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49) Donn Fendler: A 12 yo Boy Gets Lost on a Mountain...

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2022/01/31

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 12 at the time. Donn got lost on Mt Katahdin in Maine when he headed down the trail by himself to find his father under poor weather conditions and walked off the path. He was underprepared and had to fight with everything he had to survive for nine days. His story gripped the nation, the equivalent of going viral in today’s terms. --- Support this

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