Skier Rescues Stranger From a Tree Well
Francis Zuber was enjoying the kind of powder skiing you’re lucky to get once a season. Just out of bounds at the Mt. Baker Ski Area, Zuber was enjoying deep turns when he caught sight of something we...
24 Touko 202313min
Four Nights Lost in the Cold
Join us on Out Alive for the incredible story of Shannon Baruth and her aid dog, who survived for four nights in the Pecos Wilderness in New Mexico after getting lost. What began as a beautiful day hi...
10 Touko 202337min
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 ...
26 Huhti 202313min
Battling the Brain: A Neurological Illness Backcountry Skiing
We've written about the Spearhead Traverse before as The Best Worst Ski Trip Ever. But in this story, we explore the challenges of neurological illness in the backcountry. Backpacker Magazine’s former...
12 Huhti 202325min
Survival Short: Unleashing the Secrets of Search and Rescue (SAR) Dog Training
In addition to our regular episodes, we're thrilled to introduce a brand new monthly series called Survival Shorts. These episodes take a deeper dive into the world of survival, with expert advice, fa...
29 Maalis 202315min
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.
15 Maalis 202335min
The Bike Crash That Helped Her Find Her Way
After Karissa Akin’s brother died tragically, she turned to the outdoors for healing. But as she explains in this episode of Outside’s new podcast, The Daily Rally, it took a near-fatal mountain bikin...
22 Helmi 202311min
A 13-Year-Old Saves His Dad’s Life
When Charlie Finlayson was just 13 and alone with his dad David deep in the backcountry, his father suffered a horrific injury. But Charlie, despite being forced to make decisions way beyond his age a...
14 Joulu 202238min
