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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 went viral in 2020 are referred to as the "Real-Life "Lord of the Flies"", even though these 6 boys were a genuine example of humans surviving together who never turned on each other. We can all certainly learn a lot for them, but the survival tip this week is to look out for one another. And as Sione says, "Shut up, cool down, sit down, listen." --(PS from Jenna: Please forgive my NY apt radiator popping in the background!!) Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ocean-of-light-mr-peter-raymond-warner/1129257728 https://www.newsweek.com/real-lord-flies-true-story-boys-island-william-golding-humankind-human-nature-rutger-bregman-1503204 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316418536/ref=as_li_tl?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0316418536&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=efe6bc0cdec6f56a9213df2fcaf274dd&tag=rutgerbregman-20 https://www.amazon.com/Lord-of-Flies-William-Golding-audiobook/dp/B0000E69E3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lord+of+the+flies&qid=1638894309&sr=8-1 https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=570678977209591&_rdr -Song Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 movie! Remember those turn-around times and take care out there! Links mentioned in this episode: Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm](https://wwww.zencast.fm

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 this episode: http://example.com http://second-example.com Music Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 truely survive during unforgiving winters, lifting supplies where he could, and living a peaceful life in the meantime. Please remember to be safe out there! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/north-pond-hermit-maine-knight-stranger-woods-finkel https://www.gq.com/story/the-last-true-hermit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Thomas_Knight https://snapjudgment.org/episode/the-north-pond-hermit-snap-classic-2/ https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30687200-the-stranger-in-the-woods https://vimeo.com/406217619 Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 episode: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/alaska-triangle/ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/ https://kodiakcompasssuites.com/urban-legends-of-alaska/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluckley http://siaminsight.com/dering-woods-the-most-possessed-forest-in-england https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/terrifying-image-taken-pluckley-woods-2782786 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 to see if there are any personal locators available, or support your local station protect people out there! We also talk about the cheap option for your personal SOS, which is simply send a lil text. Links mentioned in this episode: *Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 spooky campfire stories if you want!) Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/us/giovanna-gia-fuda-found.html https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/gia-fuda?rq=survival Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 remember your 1930s Boy Scouts training! Always keep something on you as Donn says; food, water, first aid pack, and a whistle! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1100375.Lost_on_a_Mountain_in_Maine?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=TXEvXd0Qud&rank=1 Music courtosey of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 episode: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australias-accidental-bear-grylls-shannon-fraser-how-did-she-survive/news-story/1070a4144e4afb4b82b9e75246529e9c https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/queensland-police-keen-to-speak-to-bush-survivor-shannon-fraser/news-story/b70e5ed8818dfd0ba1a8849a1e21d469 https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/mother-eaten-by-crocodile-turns-up-alive-after-17day-survival-ordeal-in-australian-outback-9781392.html https://www.inquisitr.com/1529042/shannon-leah-fraser/ https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/oct/11/police-shannon-fraser-not-charged-17-day-ordeal Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 get bitten by a snake, but remember to do some quick research on your local danger noodles! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.krugerpark.co.za/krugerpark-times-17-facts-about-the-black-mamba.html *https://www.krugerpark.co.za/krugerpark-times-17-black-mamba-bite-18070.html Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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, everyone! Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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 mentioned in this episode: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing Cambridge University The Shackleton Museum Athy The “What would Shackleton Do?” Podcast on Apple POdcasts National Geographic *Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm