agreed, i understand that hitting a summit is a goal but being safe should be an overriding goal. Ego gets in the way often unfortunately. If you start with a buddy STICK WITH YOUR BUDDY, you are a team. again, ego is an issue. Hikes are a lovely time spent in nature and excellent exercise, hitting a personal goal is just a bonus.
I like watching these because I can’t hike anymore due to disabilities I have I really enjoy watching these videos though and just pretending like I am hiking … it’s not as hard to do
I've had altitude sickness before, I was sick for about a week, it was brutal. People showing the signs of altitude sickness shouldn't be left alone on a mountain. It's very disorienting and painful. For me it was like having a very nasty flu but I wasn't actually sick that makes any sense.
I live around the gulf coast so every time I go to the mountains out west I always deal with altitude sickness issues……you’re right about it being HORRIBLE…..but the views are totally worth it 🙃
Yep, I go to Colorado every year hiking . I've hike several 14ers and altitude sickness is no joke ! The headache, feeling dizzy, disoriented, flu like symptoms at times.
I wonder why people get such severe sickness? How high were you? All I got was a minor headache when I riched the lake I was climbing to, suffered more from the pure lack of oxygen, as muscles felt like I ran a marathon before.
Ive had AS in Nevada. I didn't realise how high the grandcanyon is above sealevel until I flew around it in an uncompressed plane. I was in Nevada 4 days, getting increasingly sicker, until the canyon flight pushed me over the edge. The headache was debilitating like no other, the vomiting and confusion unrelenting. Nothing helped except getting out of there! I was sick until we flew out on day 10. Getting back to sealevel was like a magic restoration spell!
Thank you for working so hard to bring us content that's not told on 39728 other RUclips channels. You're doing amazing things with these donations and bringing attention to these cases less known. We love and appreciate you
The whole point of having a hiking partner is to stay together and make sure you both get back safely. A sick, exhausted, or injured person should never be left alone on a trail, not even if the way down is easy and you're sure they know it by heart. It doesn't take much for that to become a life threatening situation, even under otherwise good conditions. If you aren't willing to stop or turn back with the other person and keep them safe in the case of illness or injury, don't go.
@@kelleyabitbol6156 If you were in situation that dire, then yeah you should probably go seek help. These days though you really shouldn't be doing any kind of serious hiking without a satellite phone. they are kind of pricey, but it will save your life.
I feel like he might have selfishly summited on his own choice NOT her insistance. Thats why he didn’t say long at all at the top. He came back down and she was gone. He was supposedly experienced, yet didn’t know that altitude sickness makes you literally ill, and disoriented? BS. He was negligent so he could summit.
@@kelleyabitbol6156 do you really think I meant that there are zero circumstances where someone might need to be left where they are in order for the other person to go get help? Does that seem like what I was saying?
As someone who’s been caught in a flash flood and managed to survive. It’s truly terrifying. Forecast only showed 30% of rain in Moab Utah. And the rain and hail hit us so fast, it was like being water boarded and having rocks being thrown at you at the same time. Lesson, even a small chance of rain could spell flash flood.
@@Minister_of_Magic_1997 That sounds so scary! I had a somewhat similar experience. I remember driving out of my worksite and there being so much rain and flooding that the road looked like it was moving. It was hard to even see the road. Thank goodness I got out okay and nothing happened to my truck!
Good god, Kyle. These incidents are petrifying. One thing I've learned from your channel and elsewhere is that pushing on is not necessarily a good idea.
there are for sure a few things that happen and i’m like yup, this is gonna end badly. it’s helped me recognize it when i’m out there too, and i change my route to something easier if needed so i make it out of there in better shape.
A Colorado native took this flatlander up to 14+. We drove up there. There was still a short hike to the summit. I could not walk that hike I was so out of air. confusion, headache and everything bad happened. All I could do was get back to the car and descend. No one understands how bad altitude sickness is unless they have been there.
It sounds like Amanda just got confused on her return trip on the trail, which can easily happen on forest trails; therefore, causing one to get lost. She had not brought anything with her that might have been of help - not too wise. She did look very haggard and had lost weight; therefore, I don't think she hid in someone's house. It just seems that she lacks in common sense, and/or having a bad day.
Thank you for your hard work and for promoting awareness that you really have to be careful out there. As you said, there is very little room for error. You gotta be prepared before hitting the trail and stay prepared while on the trail.
Hi Kyle. As a solo hiker female , I do appreciate your videos, because all of them are lessons for me , and for other hikers as well. One thing that I know is that no matter how dangerously it is out there, I just can't stop .
Hello fellow soloist. I know what you mean, there’s just something wondrous being out there. I’ve learnt, especially as I get older, to listen to my gut/body and turn back, always have redundancies and if I’m heading outback (we have shit phone coverage over here) carry my PLB. ❤
The guy who called S&R two days in a row reminds me of when I was involved in rescuing a yacht that had blown onto some rocks in a bad squall in the Tyne estuary (north-east England). Two people aboard, no lifejackets or foul weather gear; no VHF radio or PLB. Thankfully me and a mate were right there in a RIB providing safety cover for a dinghy race. We had the skills and equipment to tow them clear and get them to safety. 2 days later the same guy had to be rescued by the local lifeboat when he got stranded 1 1/2 miles out to sea after running out of fuel. Still no basic safety gear and by some miracle he managed to get a mobile phone signal. Some people just don't learn from experience!
I love this hiking nerd channel. I'm learning a lot about safe hiking practices and have suggested this channel to a lot of people, hopefully they subscribe. 🎉
@@Cinnamon_Toast_Cnt As a female solo hiker, camper, and backpacker, I have learned a lot from these stories. So, when are you going to start the adventures?
I live in SoCal and remember when Julian sands was found. He looked so familiar but i could never piece together how i knew him…until you said phantom of the opera. My favorite of all time. RIP
@@isaiahjohnson9857 yeah I know but the ads aren't far enough apart. They make more money on these long form videos because a large percentage of people fall asleep to these and therefore let all the ads play out which is what matters when it comes to generating ad revenue. So I get it but it kinda ruins the video for those of us, or at least me i can't speak for anyone else, listening to the whole video.
@@isaiahjohnson9857 from scrolling through the comments I'm definitely not the only person who feels the same. I'm not hating or talking bad about the channel. I actually really enjoy it I just think he put to many ads in this one.
Love this compilation Kyle!! In the case of Michelle Vanek - why didn’t her climbing partner not just ask her to WAIT while he climbed to the summit? She wasn’t well, and he was only going to be 5 minutes! Not saying he did anything to her but that part doesn’t make sense.
An experienced guide should make a factored risk assessment to determine the best course of action with each situation potentially different. However, in this case, an error of judgement was made by the more experienced hiking partner.
Yep, he should be liable for her death if he left her alone being that inexperienced. Pretty sad. She obviously died because she was left alone in the mountains when she could not go further.
Hey Kyle, I've done Keyhole Canyon--it's a slot canyon--and would never consider doing it if there is a chance of rain. Adventure hiking is not a matter of beating the odds, but rather seeking interesting experiences while minimizing the odds of injury or death. Keyhole Canyon has no escape if it floods (why do you think it exists?). There are a few places with a small ledge where you might seek a haven from the onrushing water. Nuff said. I'd rather be careful and survive to experience more hikes .
Hey, I just discovered your channel few days ago and I really like it, but I would like to ask for just one thing: since not all of your viewers live in the US, and since you're adding pictures to your videos anyway (I mean it's not a podcast only), it would be great if you also added information about Celsius degrees and meters (even including a pic showing the converted numbers would be fine). Now anytime you mention any number like distance, altitude or temperature I have to pause and covert it on my own, since things like 109 Farenheit degrees tells me absolutely nothing and I still want to understand the gravity of the situation 😅 and I think many viewers outside the US would really appreciate it :)
I got altitude sickness halfway up day 1 on the 4 day Machu Picchu hike - embarrassed, crying, and seeing black spots in my vision, my guide sent me down the mountain with my sweet mother in tow so I wouldn't be left alone in a strange town while my dad and sister finished the hike - I was sick for days following this, and I can't imagine how bad it could have been if I pushed myself to continue further Always turn back, the mountain will still be there when you're ready to try again, but you might not be.
Last weekend I semi-bailed on a packrafting trip and regrouped and chose to backpack instead. Then I literally just bailed on a packrafting trip yesterday. Lots of small issues piled up, had a bad gut feeling, and then a thunderstorm rolled in and I decided to turn back, camp out in my car at the boat launch parking lot and try again today. Today went much smoother 👍🏻 it’s ok to bail!
Thank you for giving Julian the credit he is due for being an accomplished outdoorsman. So many outlets have made it seem like he was inexperienced and it was one of the WORST years.
Hi Kyle! I love your channel and the respect you treat all these stories with. I am not a hiker at all but I find it all so interesting and I often listen to these while I do my art! That said, I was wondering if you have control over the ad frequency/placement. I bring this up because, on this video, I got 5 ads in the first 23 minutes alone (some which were two parters or minutes long) and they always interrupted mid-sentence/story and made it feel very disconnected. Also, for myself (and whoever else does art while they listen), it's not always the easiest to skip those longer ones (*cut to me with hands covered in paint lol*). I'm sorry to say but it makes it difficult to watch/listen to. To be clear: I am not opposed to ads -- get that bag! You deserve it! The frequency/placement is just overwhelming on these longer ones and I just wanted to bring that up incase it's something you can control as, from what I see, it's also impacting other people and I genuinely want you to retain your viewership. Just some constructive criticism to mull over (:
I believe that they have some control over the frequency of ads but fewer ads also means less money. At least I heard one RUclipsr talk about it briefly.
Kelly, you are so right. I go a bit further, however. I put together the following items on a keychain: Whistle; Compass; Knife; Bear Bell; a Screamer (you know, you pull the pin and it emits a very loud noise); and, a small Pepper Sprayer. I find that these are essential items to have. * Whistle (more effective than yelling) * Compass (for no cell service) * Bear Bell (to allert bears) * Screamer (works to frighten bears) * Pepper Spray (any animal deterant) Plus I've made several to give to my hiking friendsb so they're somewhat protected too.
Also wear something bright and distinctive. I once wore an obvious green coat with the most colourful scarf ever, then sent my brother a video of myself and where I was.
While touring in Australia, back in '99, I hiked with a group of people up some hills to where the cliffs were so high, you could watch birds flying thousands of feet below. (Wish I could recall exactly where in Australia; it was a long time ago and we saw a lot of the country.) It was a sheer cliff with a straight edge, and dropping off that edge would mean certain death, and there were no railings. In fact, a young girl had died there a year or two earlier. Even without having learned of that tragedy, I would not have been able to get within several feet of that edge without having a panic attack. The fear was intense, yet so was my curiosity. I managed to reconcile these conflicting emotions by crawling on my stomach to the cliff, so that I could peer over the edge with my entire body stretched behind me, flat on the ground. One of the most spectacular sights I’ve ever seen other than in photographs. I’ll never forget it.
And thats the right way to look, id walk but if you are afraid that is how it should be done. Being scared can cause many mistakes. Glad you got to see that! Have fun out there!
Belly crawling wouldn't save you in my town. We have chalky cliffs with a drop of 530 feet to the stoney beach below. It's unfenced as it's a protected area of natural beauty. BUT, because it's chalk, it crumbles frequently and receeds 60cm per year. Your belly-crawl wouldn't save you from these collapsing cliffs.
I watched this entire thing today on my day off while cleaning the house while going for a run while waiting for a phone call I enjoyed it thoroughly good job always Kyle
Even if you live in Colorado, the trailheads are thousands of feet up from Denver, not to mention the summits. Hikers need to be aware of their bodies and admit if they’re not in condition to be hiking until they acclimate.
Wilderness hiking, especially solo hiking requires careful planning, good experience, excellent physical conditioning, good emergency communication equipment, and high self awareness.
I think I will always carry some kind of self defense item when I hike. Personal choice. There are plenty of non-lethal self defense items. Bear spray works on humans too.
I have found that "experienced" often translates to "arrogant". We had one of the worst winters all over CA in the past 20 years. Mt. Baldy is dangerous when it's not full of snow. When it is, the snow melts during the day and refreezes overnight to a slippery icy-snow that is very dangerous and requires clamp-ons to traverse safely, or else you'll slide right off a peak or cliff, which two had done losing their lives before Sans decided to drive up there. Also, the winds are very unpredictable especially at the higher peaks - these with unpredictable storms limit the ability to use both air and ground SAR. With December delivering an exponentially higher SAR requirements, the Sheriff's department and signs on the roads were telling hikers to stay off the mountain until the end of winter especially in that following January. A bunch of experienced hikers decided this warning did not apply to them and ventured onto the mountain. I believe we are up to 4 dead for that year. Another 2 hikers were lost around the same time he was, one found alive thanking his lucky stars and the other found dead in spring. The weather was so bad that year that law enforcement said no to SAR groups much of the time - good for them - anyone stupid to be climbing the mountain that year when everyone was warned off didn't deserve risking the SAR teams' lives. Also, when they found Sans, he was ill-prepared for the climb with no clamp-ons or ice ax among other things he was missing. Again, experience = arrogance in those who are not wise. Don't get me wrong - I feel bad for him and the others who lost their lives, but I have a problem when such people insist that they are better than Mother Nature, especially after multiple warnings to stay away. So, there was NOTHING suspicious about the 4 deaths on this mountain in Jan 2023 - actually, it was almost predictable.
Subscribed with both accounts. We're big fans of your channel and it's just as easy to listen to as it is to watch. I love that I can start a video and clean and then take it in the car to run errands and I never lack something to fall asleep to. Good luck with your million! It's much deserved because knowledge and experience along with research is a job that should pay. We thoroughly enjoy all your hard work as content so a big thank you! 😊
I need my kids to watch this video. I have sent it to them, I sure hope they view it and pay attention. They are teens and have started hiking with their friends here in Colorado. I am terrified as I know how dangerous it can be it is!
Make sure they have a geo locator **each** You can also ask them to install an app that lets you see their location. Then you could see if they were strangely stationary.
ooooooo 3 hours! i just started watching your channel a few days ago and have binged so many of your videos and this is a nice gift after a long day of work! i really really love the reverence that you give each story and person involved. you clearly know what you're talking about, and have a respect for each and every one, including and especially the rescuers. thank you.
If the friend Eric was a knowledgable climber, he would have realized how serious altitude sickness can be and upon realizing that, they shouldn't have gone further. He should have immediately escorted her back to the car and taken her for medical assistance. He's guily of poor judgment that left her at risk.
I was thinking the same thing. Like in Switzerland it's common knowledge to immediately help a person descend if they show any symptoms of altitude sickness no matter what they say. Because ppl in that condition aren't able to assess their situation properly anymore
To the last take, Amanda, I wonder how people can be so hateful towards her. A spiritual Boot Camp, that means she went through hell and back, what made her think about all kinds of things. I don't see how people can blame her for that. I found they offered to return the money given, to the people that wanted it back. She looks so very skinny on those pictures, exhausted, and happy to be found, I don't think anybody could "fake" that. I really feel sad for all those people behind their device, that think they know all, and feel the need to butcher somebody that suffered. Including loved ones that remain behind, that are so often judged with the most horrible things. I wish people would think a little longer, and wonder how they would feel in that situation, if a crowd would act like that to them or their loved ones, if something bad happens in their life.
OMG, Kyle I ran into your RUclips channel and I love it. I was born and raised in a very small town near Lake Tahoe. I'm in my late 50's, and have always loved being as close to nature as possible. I come from a well seasoned family of people that always went camping, deer hunting, fishing, cross country skiing and of course hiking. We always made our own jerky, had the best trout, and loved to brew Mormon tea. Life without nature would be very, very sad for me. With that said, I need to thank you for your RUclips channel. Thank goodness that your channel exists. It is extremely critical that people hear and learn about the very basic rules of being out there in nature, as well as the scariest parts coming from both nature itself and people/serial killers that are out there hunting (each other) human beings. I would never, to this day, go hiking alone. It's just not a good idea, period. It's not just like walking to the nearest 7-11. Things are treacherous, wild, and tricky out there. Take it easy and thanks again Kyle, I will be watching! 🥰😊❤⛰🥾
Avery bless you for your strength to survive 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Geoff and daughter so glad you made it - 3 weeks without food - the tadpoles not needed !! The water definitely needed - miracle!! 🙏❤️
People really need to avoid that heat. It can take you down quickly and there really isn't much time to get medical care to survive. I spent a lot of time in the Marines hiking as an infantryman in deserts and jungles and anything over 90-95f can definitely kill you if you're not careful. My own 51 yo brother, also named Steve, died from heat stroke in 95 degree temps. And he wasn't even exerting himself but did have pre-existing health issues.
I accidentally got caught hiking 10 miles in SoCal in 94 degree weather, no shade, and it was definitely not fun. A helicopter was called to rescue one of our group that got heat stroke. Never again!
42:01 I’m not an expert, but from experience living in Utah it’s just never a good idea to go into the canyons if there is ANY chance of rain, especially at Arches Natl Park, there have been too many deaths 😢❤️ So that’s the info i’d pass on: don’t go into canyons or caves if there is a chance of rain that day, the 40% likelihood of rain had me shocked that the park was even issuing passes still for that day
I like your channel without music. I’m on the spectrum and two very different things happening in my ears. I can’t concentrate. Otherwise, I like your voice, nice and clear. I’m old so I appreciate clear speech. 😊
I’m not on the spectrum and the music is so chaotic and distracting for me too. Other than that, the content and delivery are GREAT! But no way can I handle this kind of music playing on a loop.
1:07: I've hiked this area many times and there are a lot of large bears that frequent it due to the numerous black and raspberries that grow there. It's no place you want to be alone in
I love camping, fishing but not hiking. I don’t mind hiking a short distance to get a perfect view 😊 Hiking just to hike? No, nope and no thanks 😊😊 Love the channel 😊
In the first story, I see no way her friend Eric could have done anything to her. There is virtually no way he could dispatch her, hide her body sufficiently to not ever be found, then continue up the mountain where he was seen by other hikers. At that altitude it is difficult to carry ones self up the mountain, much less carry a listless body. The sad thing is the complete lack of preparedness to attempt such a climb without any survival gear. The Julian Sands story is certainly strange. Surely he had a backpack and shelter with him. It is possible he had actually set up to hunker down and for some reason strayed from his shelter and gear or fell from that location into the location where they found him. Maybe some day the rest of his gear will be found and that may shed some light on this story. I have camped near The Devil's Bedstead in Copper Basin, it is a serious mountain peak. Great fly fishing in the area and stunningly beautiful. I am not surprised to hear of how dangerous it is. What an incredible story of Avery. Never forget, when batteries fail, put them in your pants near your crotch. It could have been all it took to get her GPS beacon working. Same with cell phones. PS: Ads every 3 minutes is insane RUclips.
Im really enjoying your stories and I think you'll be very interested in a story from here in Australia. Turia Pitt is a lady who undertook a 100km ultra marathon in the Aussie outback during a summer of extensive bushfires. Her story will blow you away... I would love you to cover it...
Why in the most extensive search in Colorado history was that one area not thoroughly searched? Did they think possibly being lost she couldn't possibly be somewhere complicated or rarely hiked. I would think if everywhere else had been searched and had not found her she could have possibly been somewhere " strange "... that really makes me angry. What if she was just hoping someone found her and Noone ever came because she was lost...I mean if someone is lost it doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be easy to find them. Wow I hope I never get lost to a point of needing searched for. I understand these people put so much into the search and I so appreciate these people. But the ones who organized the search should have 💯% made sure to search EVERYWHERE!
I've had rhabdo twice and it sucks. Very painful and you can hardly move. My immune system sucks because of Crohns and leaves me vulnerable to any and everything.
✝🐸You are respectful to the memory of those featured and the listeners. Im glad you don't take our Lord's name in vain, making me happy to share your channel.🤩
Thank you for yet another great video. Ms. Vanek's case is an object lesson in the wisdom of pulling the plug while you still can. At 1:37:00, I have to give you a tip o' the hat. Thus far you have done a great job! OK, I watched the whole thing. Great information, and lots of guidance as to what you want to do in the woods and what you do not want to do in the woods.
You just don't leave anyone in the wilderness, especially the inexperienced. Thank you for the great reporting, and work putting these videos together.
All hikers/backpackers whether familiar with the terrain or not, they would be far safer and make it a lot easier on SAR if they carried a personal locator beacon which would allow the hiker to push a button if they find themselves in an emergency situation. A PLB will make it possible for SAR to come within 10’ of the compromised hiker. They can be obtained at mountaineering stores, REI, Amazon. It may be an investment for some, but I guess a person needs to decide how valuable their life is.
Thanks for sharing these cases! Very sad to see so many go missing in the outdoors! Please consider taking the ads off of your videos-I listen to these at night, going to bed & it gets frustrating having to keep cancelling the ads. I can’t afford to buy ad blockers, as I’m on a stringent budget, but love your channel! Greetings from Perth,Australia 🙏🏼♥️🇦🇺
It’s important that people hear about experienced hikers having misjudgments and accidents. Many, myself included, thought age and experience were a protection from hazardous occurrences.😢😢😢
Sands seems like a textbook paradoxical undressing to me. Got hypothermic on a hike he wasn't adequately prepped for and died because of it, especially if how I'm picturing the scene is accurate
Oh my gosh, thanks so much for this great collection!! You're spoiling us. BTW, love the name of you channel. I hate hiking but I love to watch stories about it.
If I am going hiking, hunting even if just for the day I always take: magnesium fire starter, filtration water straw, good multi knife, GPS/with SOS button, compass and signaling mirror. Ohhh and emergency blanket.
Death Valley is absolutely beautiful, but there’s so many things that you have to worry about snakes tumbleweed storms just the heat alone. It’s very very dangerous but so beautiful.
I'm so happy that I found this post. So of course, I liked & subscribed. Don't sweat the small stuff like mispronunciation. It's not that deep to most people.
It’s NEVER too late to turn around.. poor start on wrong trail is the right time to turn around and replan.
Good point. Don’t risk your life’s when you can have a much better chance of completing your task if you take the time to think through your plans.
agreed, i understand that hitting a summit is a goal but being safe should be an overriding goal. Ego gets in the way often unfortunately. If you start with a buddy STICK WITH YOUR BUDDY, you are a team. again, ego is an issue. Hikes are a lovely time spent in nature and excellent exercise, hitting a personal goal is just a bonus.
You are right. Even with things not involving hiking ❤
@@dokidokidokidokidokiI don't think it's an ego thing for him he just wanted to reach it and she was holding them back no ego was in there
@@isaiahjohnson9857 disregarding the safety of others for your own success is a super ego driven move
I've become addicted to all types of outdoor channels. Im a bilateral amputee, so it's purely psychological. Keep creating and I'll keep watching.
I like watching these because I can’t hike anymore due to disabilities I have
I really enjoy watching these videos though and just pretending like I am hiking … it’s not as hard to do
Both AK? You can't hike at all anymore?
Forgive me for asking, bilateral amputee means both limbs on the same side, like right arm right leg?
@@jamesdoakes4956 Nothing at all wrong with being curious, it means both legs 🦵
@@jamesdoakes4956 I lost both of mine in December, and had SO many questions. I felt weird asking, but I'm glad I did.
I've had altitude sickness before, I was sick for about a week, it was brutal. People showing the signs of altitude sickness shouldn't be left alone on a mountain. It's very disorienting and painful. For me it was like having a very nasty flu but I wasn't actually sick that makes any sense.
I live around the gulf coast so every time I go to the mountains out west I always deal with altitude sickness issues……you’re right about it being HORRIBLE…..but the views are totally worth it 🙃
Yep, I go to Colorado every year hiking . I've hike several 14ers and altitude sickness is no joke ! The headache, feeling dizzy, disoriented, flu like symptoms at times.
I wonder why people get such severe sickness? How high were you? All I got was a minor headache when I riched the lake I was climbing to, suffered more from the pure lack of oxygen, as muscles felt like I ran a marathon before.
@@melodi996you should try better
Ive had AS in Nevada. I didn't realise how high the grandcanyon is above sealevel until I flew around it in an uncompressed plane. I was in Nevada 4 days, getting increasingly sicker, until the canyon flight pushed me over the edge. The headache was debilitating like no other, the vomiting and confusion unrelenting. Nothing helped except getting out of there! I was sick until we flew out on day 10. Getting back to sealevel was like a magic restoration spell!
I'm starting to suspect that Kyle doesn't actually hate hiking
I agree
Yup
Duh😊. It’s a love/hate relationship
Same here!
Cute comment! I like it😅. Aloha!
Thank you for working so hard to bring us content that's not told on 39728 other RUclips channels. You're doing amazing things with these donations and bringing attention to these cases less known. We love and appreciate you
What is 39728?
@majore22 ummmm.... it says what it is in the comment. It's the amount of utube channels. Try reading ALL of it again, like read to the end lol
@@samweller2001 LOL
@@samweller2001 I'm rolling
@@majore22 Zip Code?
For anyone wondering and not able to relax, Meredith Emersons dog, Ella, was found and adopted by Meredith's parents.
I saw on a video that Hilton said he loved animals so he would not hurt the dog..
Thank you for sharing this!
@kelly_out_and_about2670 no problem! I had to pause the video and investigate lol I couldn't NOT know!
Thank you! I wanted to know ! 💕
This is sickening.
The whole point of having a hiking partner is to stay together and make sure you both get back safely. A sick, exhausted, or injured person should never be left alone on a trail, not even if the way down is easy and you're sure they know it by heart.
It doesn't take much for that to become a life threatening situation, even under otherwise good conditions. If you aren't willing to stop or turn back with the other person and keep them safe in the case of illness or injury, don't go.
Really??? I have to wonder about this. What if the only way to get them help is to go out for some?? Like if they have a broken leg and cannot walk??
@@kelleyabitbol6156 If you were in situation that dire, then yeah you should probably go seek help. These days though you really shouldn't be doing any kind of serious hiking without a satellite phone. they are kind of pricey, but it will save your life.
I feel like he might have selfishly summited on his own choice NOT her insistance. Thats why he didn’t say long at all at the top. He came back down and she was gone. He was supposedly experienced, yet didn’t know that altitude sickness makes you literally ill, and disoriented? BS. He was negligent so he could summit.
@@kelleyabitbol6156 do you really think I meant that there are zero circumstances where someone might need to be left where they are in order for the other person to go get help? Does that seem like what I was saying?
@@jasminecollins897 I’m sorry I think I got confused with the entirety of it
As someone who’s been caught in a flash flood and managed to survive. It’s truly terrifying. Forecast only showed 30% of rain in Moab Utah. And the rain and hail hit us so fast, it was like being water boarded and having rocks being thrown at you at the same time. Lesson, even a small chance of rain could spell flash flood.
Learned that lesson about thunderstorms, while on my motorcycle! Terrified is an understatement!!! We were very fortunate not to be injured or worse!!
What did you think was the meaning of “30% chance of rain”?
30% is not a small chance of rain.
@@Minister_of_Magic_1997 That sounds so scary! I had a somewhat similar experience. I remember driving out of my worksite and there being so much rain and flooding that the road looked like it was moving. It was hard to even see the road. Thank goodness I got out okay and nothing happened to my truck!
I heard a rainstorm 20 miles from a canyon park caused flash flooding in the canyon! So, i guess you have to check weather within 25 miles....😮
Good god, Kyle. These incidents are petrifying.
One thing I've learned from your channel and elsewhere is that pushing on is not necessarily a good idea.
People like me who listen to videos while I work, I relisten to videos often and I love long videos
Also be wary of hiking alone, and do not split up!
there are for sure a few things that happen and i’m like yup, this is gonna end badly. it’s helped me recognize it when i’m out there too, and i change my route to something easier if needed so i make it out of there in better shape.
@@letsart6434i think you may have misunderstood this comment friend
This plus missing 411 I say avoid boulder fields at all costs
A Colorado native took this flatlander up to 14+. We drove up there. There was still a short hike to the summit. I could not walk that hike I was so out of air. confusion, headache and everything bad happened. All I could do was get back to the car and descend. No one understands how bad altitude sickness is unless they have been there.
It sounds like Amanda just got confused on her return trip on the trail, which can easily happen on forest trails; therefore, causing one to get lost. She had not brought anything with her that might have been of help - not too wise. She did look very haggard and had lost weight; therefore, I don't think she hid in someone's house. It just seems that she lacks in common sense, and/or having a bad day.
Thank you for your hard work and for promoting awareness that you really have to be careful out there. As you said, there is very little room for error. You gotta be prepared before hitting the trail and stay prepared while on the trail.
Couldn’t have worded it better, so I won’t ! 🎉
You are so compassionate with your tragic story presentations Kyle. Love it. Job well done ❤
Hi Kyle. As a solo hiker female , I do appreciate your videos, because all of them are lessons for me , and for other hikers as well. One thing that I know is that no matter how dangerously it is out there, I just can't stop .
Hello fellow soloist. I know what you mean, there’s just something wondrous being out there.
I’ve learnt, especially as I get older, to listen to my gut/body and turn back, always have redundancies and if I’m heading outback (we have shit phone coverage over here) carry my PLB. ❤
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Me too
Please be safe always!
I’ve found myself not doing as many solo adventures in fear of others :/
The guy who called S&R two days in a row reminds me of when I was involved in rescuing a yacht that had blown onto some rocks in a bad squall in the Tyne estuary (north-east England). Two people aboard, no lifejackets or foul weather gear; no VHF radio or PLB. Thankfully me and a mate were right there in a RIB providing safety cover for a dinghy race. We had the skills and equipment to tow them clear and get them to safety. 2 days later the same guy had to be rescued by the local lifeboat when he got stranded 1 1/2 miles out to sea after running out of fuel. Still no basic safety gear and by some miracle he managed to get a mobile phone signal. Some people just don't learn from experience!
In the North Sea?!!! Were they crazy or on a death wish?!!
Sociopaths frequently act like this as they're unable to reflect on their behaviour. If you know a sociopath with a boat, never get on it.
Should be a rule. The first one we'll cover the second one, every single penny that was spent rescuing you will be deducted from your income in full.
I love this hiking nerd channel. I'm learning a lot about safe hiking practices and have suggested this channel to a lot of people, hopefully they subscribe. 🎉
@@Cinnamon_Toast_Cnt As a female solo hiker, camper, and backpacker, I have learned a lot from these stories. So, when are you going to start the adventures?
@@elbaestridge6503Do not hike a two hiker route solo…
I live in SoCal and remember when Julian sands was found. He looked so familiar but i could never piece together how i knew him…until you said phantom of the opera. My favorite of all time. RIP
Thanks!
Damn with the amount of ads he didn't need that $20
@@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment it's a three hour video 💀
@@isaiahjohnson9857 yeah I know but the ads aren't far enough apart. They make more money on these long form videos because a large percentage of people fall asleep to these and therefore let all the ads play out which is what matters when it comes to generating ad revenue. So I get it but it kinda ruins the video for those of us, or at least me i can't speak for anyone else, listening to the whole video.
@@isaiahjohnson9857 from scrolling through the comments I'm definitely not the only person who feels the same. I'm not hating or talking bad about the channel. I actually really enjoy it I just think he put to many ads in this one.
@@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment I didn't take it as hating but I honestly didn't get a lot I guess it's all rng
I wish I could subscribe twice, thrice even. This channel is an absolute gem, you have a fantastic ability to narrate these stories. 🎉❤
Love this compilation Kyle!! In the case of Michelle Vanek - why didn’t her climbing partner not just ask her to WAIT while he climbed to the summit? She wasn’t well, and he was only going to be 5 minutes! Not saying he did anything to her but that part doesn’t make sense.
I thought this as well
@@erikaweger2829 Maybe the air is too thin up there and they weren't thinking straight
Kyle, I am very glad that you don't mince words. Thank you for speaking clearly about the choices made related to being prepared.
Her friend Eric should have turned around at the same time. Never seperate.
That was the fatal mistake, never leave your hiking partner
An experienced guide should make a factored risk assessment to determine the best course of action with each situation potentially different. However, in this case, an error of judgement was made by the more experienced hiking partner.
Is there any evidence that she was actually there? It wouldn’t be the first time a murderer has pretended they lost their victim in the woods.
Yep, he should be liable for her death if he left her alone being that inexperienced. Pretty sad. She obviously died because she was left alone in the mountains when she could not go further.
Hey Kyle, I've done Keyhole Canyon--it's a slot canyon--and would never consider doing it if there is a chance of rain. Adventure hiking is not a matter of beating the odds, but rather seeking interesting experiences while minimizing the odds of injury or death. Keyhole Canyon has no escape if it floods (why do you think it exists?). There are a few places with a small ledge where you might seek a haven from the onrushing water. Nuff said. I'd rather be careful and survive to experience more hikes
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Hey, I just discovered your channel few days ago and I really like it, but I would like to ask for just one thing: since not all of your viewers live in the US, and since you're adding pictures to your videos anyway (I mean it's not a podcast only), it would be great if you also added information about Celsius degrees and meters (even including a pic showing the converted numbers would be fine). Now anytime you mention any number like distance, altitude or temperature I have to pause and covert it on my own, since things like 109 Farenheit degrees tells me absolutely nothing and I still want to understand the gravity of the situation 😅 and I think many viewers outside the US would really appreciate it :)
Whats 109⁰f in celcius? I'm in the same boat as you 😂
I believe 85
Saving this video to watch at night when I go to sleep :)
Came to the comments to say “nap time stories!”
Rest well!
@@Out_GalliVANtin hahaha thank you :D
22h10 here, dark, and Kyle telling me nerve-wracking stories as I fall asleep.
That's what he's relying on so you will watch all the ads he loaded in the video.
Me too guys. Sleep tight 😅😊
Awww!! The lil’ pika saved her from passing out!! That’s so wholesome and happy!! 😊
I got altitude sickness halfway up day 1 on the 4 day Machu Picchu hike - embarrassed, crying, and seeing black spots in my vision, my guide sent me down the mountain with my sweet mother in tow so I wouldn't be left alone in a strange town while my dad and sister finished the hike - I was sick for days following this, and I can't imagine how bad it could have been if I pushed myself to continue further
Always turn back, the mountain will still be there when you're ready to try again, but you might not be.
Last weekend I semi-bailed on a packrafting trip and regrouped and chose to backpack instead. Then I literally just bailed on a packrafting trip yesterday. Lots of small issues piled up, had a bad gut feeling, and then a thunderstorm rolled in and I decided to turn back, camp out in my car at the boat launch parking lot and try again today. Today went much smoother 👍🏻 it’s ok to bail!
You asked so nicely, I wanted to resubscribe if I could. Great storyteller.
I agree!! I wonder if it would help to unsubscribe and resubscribe!! 🤣🤣
@@fiddlersthree8463 😂
@@fiddlersthree8463 I don't think so. Nice try. 😀
You deserve 1 million subs, and you will get there. Just a matter of time.
Definitely!!
Thank you for giving Julian the credit he is due for being an accomplished outdoorsman. So many outlets have made it seem like he was inexperienced and it was one of the WORST years.
Rule of thumb: never, EVER separate when you’re in the wilderness. NEVER. This seemingly safe act precedes many disappearances.
Hi Kyle! I love your channel and the respect you treat all these stories with. I am not a hiker at all but I find it all so interesting and I often listen to these while I do my art! That said, I was wondering if you have control over the ad frequency/placement. I bring this up because, on this video, I got 5 ads in the first 23 minutes alone (some which were two parters or minutes long) and they always interrupted mid-sentence/story and made it feel very disconnected. Also, for myself (and whoever else does art while they listen), it's not always the easiest to skip those longer ones (*cut to me with hands covered in paint lol*). I'm sorry to say but it makes it difficult to watch/listen to.
To be clear: I am not opposed to ads -- get that bag! You deserve it! The frequency/placement is just overwhelming on these longer ones and I just wanted to bring that up incase it's something you can control as, from what I see, it's also impacting other people and I genuinely want you to retain your viewership. Just some constructive criticism to mull over (:
I believe that they have some control over the frequency of ads but fewer ads also means less money. At least I heard one RUclipsr talk about it briefly.
Great real stories! Always something the rest of us can learn!
Thanks
Always keep a loud whistle with you, super cheap, super effective!
Kelly, you are so right. I go a bit further, however. I put together the following items on a keychain: Whistle; Compass; Knife; Bear Bell; a Screamer (you know, you pull the pin and it emits a very loud noise); and, a small Pepper Sprayer. I find that these are essential items to have.
* Whistle (more effective than yelling)
* Compass (for no cell service)
* Bear Bell (to allert bears)
* Screamer (works to frighten bears)
* Pepper Spray (any animal deterant)
Plus I've made several to give to my hiking friendsb so they're somewhat protected too.
Also wear something bright and distinctive.
I once wore an obvious green coat with the most colourful scarf ever, then sent my brother a video of myself and where I was.
I just happened across this channel and I’m so excited!!! This content is totally my jam!
Same 😊
THREE HOURS!!!! thank you soooo soooo much. Of course these stories are devastating, but i love watching your storytelling.
While touring in Australia, back in '99, I hiked with a group of people up some hills to where the cliffs were so high, you could watch birds flying thousands of feet below. (Wish I could recall exactly where in Australia; it was a long time ago and we saw a lot of the country.) It was a sheer cliff with a straight edge, and dropping off that edge would mean certain death, and there were no railings. In fact, a young girl had died there a year or two earlier. Even without having learned of that tragedy, I would not have been able to get within several feet of that edge without having a panic attack. The fear was intense, yet so was my curiosity. I managed to reconcile these conflicting emotions by crawling on my stomach to the cliff, so that I could peer over the edge with my entire body stretched behind me, flat on the ground. One of the most spectacular sights I’ve ever seen other than in photographs. I’ll never forget it.
And thats the right way to look, id walk but if you are afraid that is how it should be done. Being scared can cause many mistakes. Glad you got to see that! Have fun out there!
Belly crawling wouldn't save you in my town.
We have chalky cliffs with a drop of 530 feet to the stoney beach below. It's unfenced as it's a protected area of natural beauty. BUT, because it's chalk, it crumbles frequently and receeds 60cm per year.
Your belly-crawl wouldn't save you from these collapsing cliffs.
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Beachy Head
Thanet
I love your videos and the spirit of nature! I wish I was in a better physical condition to do at least a little bit of all that!
I watched this entire thing today on my day off while cleaning the house while going for a run while waiting for a phone call I enjoyed it thoroughly good job always Kyle
How can you clean and watch a video? tell me more!
@@2675142 You could put it through your television. that's what i do :)
Even if you live in Colorado, the trailheads are thousands of feet up from Denver, not to mention the summits. Hikers need to be aware of their bodies and admit if they’re not in condition to be hiking until they acclimate.
Wilderness hiking, especially solo hiking requires careful planning, good experience, excellent physical conditioning, good emergency communication equipment, and high self awareness.
I think I will always carry some kind of self defense item when I hike. Personal choice. There are plenty of non-lethal self defense items. Bear spray works on humans too.
AND COURAGE!!!
NOW YOU CAN BE ATTACKED IN NATIONAL PARKS.....REALLY NOT SO SAFE..
Thank you for your videos,they are great!
I have found that "experienced" often translates to "arrogant". We had one of the worst winters all over CA in the past 20 years. Mt. Baldy is dangerous when it's not full of snow. When it is, the snow melts during the day and refreezes overnight to a slippery icy-snow that is very dangerous and requires clamp-ons to traverse safely, or else you'll slide right off a peak or cliff, which two had done losing their lives before Sans decided to drive up there. Also, the winds are very unpredictable especially at the higher peaks - these with unpredictable storms limit the ability to use both air and ground SAR. With December delivering an exponentially higher SAR requirements, the Sheriff's department and signs on the roads were telling hikers to stay off the mountain until the end of winter especially in that following January. A bunch of experienced hikers decided this warning did not apply to them and ventured onto the mountain. I believe we are up to 4 dead for that year. Another 2 hikers were lost around the same time he was, one found alive thanking his lucky stars and the other found dead in spring. The weather was so bad that year that law enforcement said no to SAR groups much of the time - good for them - anyone stupid to be climbing the mountain that year when everyone was warned off didn't deserve risking the SAR teams' lives. Also, when they found Sans, he was ill-prepared for the climb with no clamp-ons or ice ax among other things he was missing. Again, experience = arrogance in those who are not wise. Don't get me wrong - I feel bad for him and the others who lost their lives, but I have a problem when such people insist that they are better than Mother Nature, especially after multiple warnings to stay away. So, there was NOTHING suspicious about the 4 deaths on this mountain in Jan 2023 - actually, it was almost predictable.
I agree
I LOVE marathon videos!!!! 😍 seriously spooky bedtime stories 😬
I would if they weren't repeats :(
Subscribed with both accounts. We're big fans of your channel and it's just as easy to listen to as it is to watch. I love that I can start a video and clean and then take it in the car to run errands and I never lack something to fall asleep to. Good luck with your million! It's much deserved because knowledge and experience along with research is a job that should pay. We thoroughly enjoy all your hard work as content so a big thank you! 😊
I need my kids to watch this video. I have sent it to them, I sure hope they view it and pay attention. They are teens and have started hiking with their friends here in Colorado. I am terrified as I know how dangerous it can be it is!
Make sure they have a geo locator **each** You can also ask them to install an app that lets you see their location. Then you could see if they were strangely stationary.
I’ve been subscribed for a long time. Your channel is great!!!
Thanks Kyle for a long video that I don't have to change {using it as a podcast} doing work while listening 👍🏻
ooooooo 3 hours! i just started watching your channel a few days ago and have binged so many of your videos and this is a nice gift after a long day of work!
i really really love the reverence that you give each story and person involved. you clearly know what you're talking about, and have a respect for each and every one, including and especially the rescuers. thank you.
Same 😊
If the friend Eric was a knowledgable climber, he would have realized how serious altitude sickness can be and upon realizing that, they shouldn't have gone further. He should have immediately escorted her back to the car and taken her for medical assistance. He's guily of poor judgment that left her at risk.
It was selfish. Incredible how focus on a goal puts people as second priority.
I was thinking the same thing. Like in Switzerland it's common knowledge to immediately help a person descend if they show any symptoms of altitude sickness no matter what they say. Because ppl in that condition aren't able to assess their situation properly anymore
To the last take, Amanda, I wonder how people can be so hateful towards her. A spiritual Boot Camp, that means she went through hell and back, what made her think about all kinds of things. I don't see how people can blame her for that. I found they offered to return the money given, to the people that wanted it back. She looks so very skinny on those pictures, exhausted, and happy to be found, I don't think anybody could "fake" that. I really feel sad for all those people behind their device, that think they know all, and feel the need to butcher somebody that suffered. Including loved ones that remain behind, that are so often judged with the most horrible things. I wish people would think a little longer, and wonder how they would feel in that situation, if a crowd would act like that to them or their loved ones, if something bad happens in their life.
Good to have you back Kyle, and a 3 hour marathon too! Woot!
Enjoyed your IG post, a well deserved break.
Kyle, love your channel! Thanks for everything you do!
OMG, Kyle I ran into your RUclips channel and I love it. I was born and raised in a very small town near Lake Tahoe. I'm in my late 50's, and have always loved being as close to nature as possible. I come from a well seasoned family of people that always went camping, deer hunting, fishing, cross country skiing and of course hiking. We always made our own jerky, had the best trout, and loved to brew Mormon tea. Life without nature would be very, very sad for me. With that said, I need to thank you for your RUclips channel. Thank goodness that your channel exists. It is extremely critical that people hear and learn about the very basic rules of being out there in nature, as well as the scariest parts coming from both nature itself and people/serial killers that are out there hunting (each other) human beings. I would never, to this day, go hiking alone. It's just not a good idea, period. It's not just like walking to the nearest 7-11. Things are treacherous, wild, and tricky out there. Take it easy and thanks again Kyle, I will be watching!
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You're halfway to a million Kyle!! Rooting for you 🎉🎉
Btw...good job, Kyle. Love this channel and Trail Tales too!
For the story at 60 ish minutes (the man with no boots / gloves / coat / ect.
It’s extremely common for people to strip during hypothermia.
Recently found your channel and have been loving the content! Keep it up, you’re doing a great job!
I love that you mention the specific rescue groups I'm planning to donate to a few of them :D good job kyle you videos are amazing!
I’m so glad Amanda is ok! Her ordeal was awful and scary I’m sure! I have had a strong intuition too at times and have become lost myself.
You are one of my most favorite content creators! Thank you for the long videos!
Avery bless you for your strength to survive 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Geoff and daughter so glad you made it - 3 weeks without food - the tadpoles not needed !! The water definitely needed - miracle!! 🙏❤️
People really need to avoid that heat. It can take you down quickly and there really isn't much time to get medical care to survive. I spent a lot of time in the Marines hiking as an infantryman in deserts and jungles and anything over 90-95f can definitely kill you if you're not careful. My own 51 yo brother, also named Steve, died from heat stroke in 95 degree temps. And he wasn't even exerting himself but did have pre-existing health issues.
I accidentally got caught hiking 10 miles in SoCal in 94 degree weather, no shade, and it was definitely not fun. A helicopter was called to rescue one of our group that got heat stroke. Never again!
42:01 I’m not an expert, but from experience living in Utah it’s just never a good idea to go into the canyons if there is ANY chance of rain, especially at Arches Natl Park, there have been too many deaths 😢❤️
So that’s the info i’d pass on: don’t go into canyons or caves if there is a chance of rain that day, the 40% likelihood of rain had me shocked that the park was even issuing passes still for that day
I like your channel without music. I’m on the spectrum and two very different things happening in my ears. I can’t concentrate. Otherwise, I like your voice, nice and clear. I’m old so I appreciate clear speech. 😊
I’m not on the spectrum and the music is so chaotic and distracting for me too. Other than that, the content and delivery are GREAT! But no way can I handle this kind of music playing on a loop.
1:07: I've hiked this area many times and there are a lot of large bears that frequent it due to the numerous black and raspberries that grow there. It's no place you want to be alone in
I ERY RARELY Subscribe... Its this mans way of asking that got me to subscribe. He's right, its a fair deal.
I love camping, fishing but not hiking. I don’t mind hiking a short distance to get a perfect view 😊 Hiking just to hike? No, nope and no thanks 😊😊
Love the channel 😊
In the first story, I see no way her friend Eric could have done anything to her. There is virtually no way he could dispatch her, hide her body sufficiently to not ever be found, then continue up the mountain where he was seen by other hikers. At that altitude it is difficult to carry ones self up the mountain, much less carry a listless body. The sad thing is the complete lack of preparedness to attempt such a climb without any survival gear.
The Julian Sands story is certainly strange. Surely he had a backpack and shelter with him. It is possible he had actually set up to hunker down and for some reason strayed from his shelter and gear or fell from that location into the location where they found him. Maybe some day the rest of his gear will be found and that may shed some light on this story.
I have camped near The Devil's Bedstead in Copper Basin, it is a serious mountain peak. Great fly fishing in the area and stunningly beautiful. I am not surprised to hear of how dangerous it is. What an incredible story of Avery. Never forget, when batteries fail, put them in your pants near your crotch. It could have been all it took to get her GPS beacon working. Same with cell phones.
PS: Ads every 3 minutes is insane RUclips.
Im really enjoying your stories and I think you'll be very interested in a story from here in Australia. Turia Pitt is a lady who undertook a 100km ultra marathon in the Aussie outback during a summer of extensive bushfires. Her story will blow you away... I would love you to cover it...
The one thing ive learned from this channel & a few others.... don't go out alone prepared or not
Why in the most extensive search in Colorado history was that one area not thoroughly searched? Did they think possibly being lost she couldn't possibly be somewhere complicated or rarely hiked. I would think if everywhere else had been searched and had not found her she could have possibly been somewhere " strange "... that really makes me angry. What if she was just hoping someone found her and Noone ever came because she was lost...I mean if someone is lost it doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be easy to find them. Wow
I hope I never get lost to a point of needing searched for.
I understand these people put so much into the search and I so appreciate these people. But the ones who organized the search should have 💯% made sure to search EVERYWHERE!
I've had rhabdo twice and it sucks. Very painful and you can hardly move. My immune system sucks because of Crohns and leaves me vulnerable to any and everything.
✝🐸You are respectful to the memory of those featured and the listeners. Im glad you don't take our Lord's name in vain, making me happy to share your channel.🤩
LOVED this marathon!!!
Thank you for yet another great video.
Ms. Vanek's case is an object lesson in the wisdom of pulling the plug while you still can.
At 1:37:00, I have to give you a tip o' the hat. Thus far you have done a great job!
OK, I watched the whole thing. Great information, and lots of guidance as to what you want to do in the woods and what you do not want to do in the woods.
As horrible as these situations were, I really enjoyed this longer video (compilation) on this cool and rainy morning. Thank you, Kyle. 😊
Just discovered your channel and love it!
You just don't leave anyone in the wilderness, especially the inexperienced. Thank you for the great reporting, and work putting these videos together.
All hikers/backpackers whether familiar with the terrain or not, they would be far safer and make it a lot easier on SAR if they carried a personal locator beacon which would allow the hiker to push a button if they find themselves in an emergency situation. A PLB will make it possible for SAR to come within 10’ of the compromised hiker. They can be obtained at mountaineering stores, REI, Amazon. It may be an investment for some, but I guess a person needs to decide how valuable their life is.
Kyle please please please cover some videos involving rafters or kayakers !!!
Averys experience is incredible and I’m so happy she survived! Thank you to everyone that helped.
Nice intro! It’s cool to see your video/ story telling skills progress.
Thanks for sharing these cases! Very sad to see so many go missing in the outdoors!
Please consider taking the ads off of your videos-I listen to these at night, going to bed & it gets frustrating having to keep cancelling the ads. I can’t afford to buy ad blockers, as I’m on a stringent budget, but love your channel!
Greetings from Perth,Australia 🙏🏼♥️🇦🇺
It’s important that people hear about experienced hikers having misjudgments and accidents. Many, myself included, thought age and experience were a protection from hazardous occurrences.😢😢😢
I went to a muddy ledge on a summit ! I held on to a pine branch, and a gust of wind pushed my backpack, and it was almost game over . Very bad idea.
I always watch your videos when they first come out, but now I'm excited to get a rewatch of these! 😊
Great compilation, Kyle. Thank you for all your hard work. 🙂
Sands seems like a textbook paradoxical undressing to me. Got hypothermic on a hike he wasn't adequately prepped for and died because of it, especially if how I'm picturing the scene is accurate
Oh my gosh, thanks so much for this great collection!! You're spoiling us. BTW, love the name of you channel. I hate hiking but I love to watch stories about it.
If I am going hiking, hunting even if just for the day I always take: magnesium fire starter, filtration water straw, good multi knife, GPS/with SOS button, compass and signaling mirror. Ohhh and emergency blanket.
loved every second of this
Death Valley is absolutely beautiful, but there’s so many things that you have to worry about snakes tumbleweed storms just the heat alone. It’s very very dangerous but so beautiful.
You're really good at what you do.... Very compassionate and informative
I love your marathons. Thanks for your hard work. This can't be easy. ❤
You do an awesome job, Kyle!
Ok.. I’m at work streaming your stories… I subscribed.. you kept me entertained for a few hrs so you earned it! I don’t give em out very easy 😂
Thank you so much for this. I have a migraine, so three hours of not having to find something to distract me is very much welcome.
I'm so happy that I found this post. So of course, I liked & subscribed. Don't sweat the small stuff like mispronunciation. It's not that deep to most people.