Norman Ollestad Jr.'s Miraculous Escape from the San Gabriel Mountains | E183

Norman Ollestad Jr.'s Miraculous Escape from the San Gabriel Mountains | E183

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, medical professionals Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the extraordinary story of 11-year-old Norman Ollestad, Jr., the sole survivor of a 1979 plane crash in the San Gabriel Mountains. Despite his young age, Norman's extensive training in extreme sports, imparted by his adventurous father, equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate down an 8,600-foot mountain during a blizzard. The hosts recount how Norman's upbringing, filled with surfing and skiing challenges, prepared him for this life-threatening ordeal, highlighting the profound impact of his father's unconventional parenting. The episode not only explores the technical aspects of Norman's survival but also reflects on the psychological resilience and the enduring bond between a father and son.

00:00 Introduction to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast

00:30 Norman Ollestad Jr.: The Sole Survivor

01:28 Norman's Unique Upbringing

12:32 The Plane Crash in the San Gabriel Mountains

16:42 Surviving the Descent

28:56 Reflecting on the Experience


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