Four Nights Lost in the Cold
Lost in the Pecos Wilderness with her aid dog, Shannon Baruth faced extreme weather conditions for four nights. Together, they fought to make their way back to safety.
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Signal Fire Strategies: Dos and Don’ts for Survival
In this episode of Out Alive Survival Shorts, we discuss the crucial role of signal fires in emergency situations, using a real case story to highlight important dos and don'ts. Former Air Force SERE instructor Jessie Krebs offers expert analysis and practical tips on site selection, fuel choice, smoke color, and other factors critical for survival
Battling the Brain: A Neurological Illness Backcountry Skiing
In this episode, you'll hear an incredible story of survival from the Editor-in-Chief of Backpacker magazine. While backcountry skiing on a glacier in British Columbia, he developed a rare brain virus that left him struggling with double vision and other neurological symptoms.
A Bystander Saves a BASE Jumper’s Life
A climber in the right place at the right time leads a daring rescue of a BASE jumper stranded high on a cliff.
Editors' Choice Snow: Black Diamond JetForce Technology Airbag
This battery-operated, fan-powered airbag system takes the hassle and uncertainty out of a piece of critical safety gear.
Out Alive: Swept Away
As water crashes through a 70-foot-high slot canyon, three hikers have to make the ultimate choice to survive.