A momentary lapse in concentration nearly costs a hiker his life. One wrong turn takes Ed Rosenthal off the beaten track and into the desert. As he scrambles to find the path, he’s drawn deeper and deeper into the wild. Stumbling ever onwards, the endless march will push his body to its limits, taking his mind to profound and unexpected places…
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Jul 29
Winter Storm: Two Friends in a Swirling Vortex
In 2008, James Osborne sets out on his first winter hike, guided by his friend and colleague, Fred. But a combination of bad luck and bad judgement means a simple day trip in New Hampshire’s White Mountains snowballs into a desperate battle against the fury of nature. Caught in t ... Show More
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Feb 2025
ENCORE - In Their Own Words: Stranded in Joshua Tree | 1
<p>On May 22, 2018, Claire Nelson set out on what she thought would be a four-hour hike in Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park. An experienced hiker, Claire packed plenty of water and followed an established trail in a park visited by millions of people each year. But ... Show More
44m 49s
Dec 2024
Nine Days in the Desert I Delirium | 2
Mauro Prosperi wakes up alone and lost in the middle of the Sahara Desert. He’s forced to drink his own urine, and tries and fails to attract the attention of a rescue plane by burning his belongings. Finally, he takes shelter in an abandoned Islamic burial shrine, where he eats ... Show More
41m 4s
Apr 2020
Trapped in the desert for THREE NIGHTS
Setting off to hike to the Lost Palms Oasis, hidden deep within the Joshua Tree National Park, 35-year-old Kiwi Claire Nelson couldn't wait to immerse herself in the Californian desert's otherworldly beauty. She had everything she needed for the four-hour hike, including plenty o ... Show More
44m 20s
Dec 2021
Lost and (Almost Never) Found: Madidi National Park
As a young man in the early 1980’s, Yossi Ghinsberg, was drawn to South America with dreams and desires of experiencing lands untouched by the hand of the developed world. His adventure filled trip took a turn as he struggled alone, clinging to life in the depths of the Amazon. H ... Show More
1h 34m
Apr 2021
176: What to Do When You Can't Find God
<div> <div>For generations, people have wandered through the wilderness and the valley of the shadow; they have navigated life in the midst of difficulty, loss, and seemingly impossible circumstances. If you are walking through your own wilderness right now, you are not alone eve ... Show More
14m 38s