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Survival
Mental Health
Search and Rescue
California
Grand Canyon
Yosemite National Park
Missing Persons
Hypothermia
Mount Everest
Chelsea Grimm
Hiking
Social Media
Arizona
Hiking Trails
Dehydration
Colorado
Parenting In the Wilderness
Matthew Greene
Faked Deaths
Tom Mullarkey

So many of us venture into nature seeking serenity, solitude and adventure, but some unlucky ones find misfortune instead. We're here to share these stories. Grab your pack and join us as we go off the trails. Join Danielle and Maegan each week for stories of mystery and misadventure in the great outdoors.Presented by Unknown Media

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A video called "Son of an Area 51 Technician" was making the rounds on Youtube. Someone shares something that stops people mid-scroll. People want to know more and suggest he go back to a location and film his adventure. And that's where this story s... more

There are places so vast and unforgiving that a single wrong turn can quickly become something much bigger. Today’s story is about one experienced hiker, one desert he loved… and a mystery that lingered for more than a decade before answers finally b... more

*Enjoy one of our earlier episodes this week and we'll be back with a new episode the week of 5/12/26*

Many hikers dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail in full, yet very few see that come true. A few unfortunate souls have seen their dream end in a... more

*Enjoy one of our earlier episodes this week and we'll be back with a new episode the week of 5/12/26*

In a world where timing is everything, we often hear about being at the "wrong place, at the wrong time", but as search and rescue volunteer Pam B... more

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Mark Sorensen
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Ken Wilson
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Episode: 74: Survival - Ken Wilson

Hosts

Danielle
Co-host and host of the series; known for concise storytelling and partnership with Maegan in outdoor mystery and survival narratives.
Maegan
Co-host of the series; frequently collaborates with Danielle to tell outdoor mystery stories with a supportive, conversational style.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • I love this show!

    Love the hosts and each episode! One of my favorite podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blainerunner!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disrespectful

    Only listened to the first episode, seems like they barely know the details. why are you qualified to talk about this? The part where the 3 year old reported seeing the victim, their comments are just not cool. Feels like everything wrong with "True crime"

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    werthepartee
    United States2 months ago
  • Not great

    The stories are alright, but the hosts do all this blah, blah, blah before they actually get to the story. I don’t care about their personal lives but apparently they think I should.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ISpankEm
    United States2 months ago
  • Friends Share

    These girls are friends for life who are sharing their friendship with the world while bringing awareness to cases of missing and lost people from around the globe. They include valuable discussions about the effects these cases have on the community beyond their families and how we can take action in our own lives to recognize when a similar tragedy may be on the horizon. This isn’t a podcast by experts, it’s a podcast by fellow relatable humans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🐹Sarah Susan🐹
    United States3 months ago
  • Great stories, but can be victim blaming

    I really like the subject and stories shared. I think the storytelling and quality are great for a small-scale podcast. My one critique is that the hosts come across as victim blaming at times, especially in the survival tales. I feel like they are quick to cast blame onto mistakes and this really detracts from my enjoyment in listening. Especially since these are true stories, I wish they were more compassionate and less critical. For example, they could use it as an opportunity to educate list... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Livy810
    United States7 months ago

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Some critique banter and perceived victim-blaming in survival stories.
Listeners praise relatable hosts and respectful storytelling.
Overall, audiences find the hosts engaging and the cases interesting and well-researched.

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