In 1985, high on Peru’s Siula Grande, everything went wrong, and two climbers made choices that became mountaineering lore. Simon Yates joins host Cassie De Pecol to talk about risk, survival, and being known as “the guy who cut the rope.”
If you’d like to learn more about Simon's adventures in mountaineering, check out his books: Against the Wall, The Flam ... Show More
Oct 2025
The Big Burn | The Blow-Up | 2
<p>As the fires spread, ranger Ed Pulaski tries to lead his men on a last-ditch effort to save the town of Wallace. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Soldiers race to build firebreaks around Avery, and head ranger Bill Weigle realizes he’s made a terrible mistake. </p><p>Order your cop ... Show More
38m 11s
Jan 2025
Grizzly Bear Attack: Ambushed in the Rockies (Repeat)
This week, another visit to the Real Survival Stories archive. We’ll be back as normal, every week, after a short festive break.
Jeremy Evans is a man most at home hiking and fishing in the Canadian wilderness. But one day, on a solo camping trip, he stumbles across a grizzly an ... Show More
50m 6s
Mar 2025
Rising from Ashes | John Vaillant on Building Resiliency From Destruction
<p>While in Vancouver on tour, Ryan Holiday met up with one of his favorite authors, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/collections/vendors?q=John%20Vaillant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Vaillant</a>, to discuss how destruction and crisis can fuel creativ ... Show More
1h 1m