Why Extreme Heat is Nature's Stealthiest Killer

Why Extreme Heat is Nature's Stealthiest Killer

When we anticipate encountering bears, we come equipped with bear spray and knowledge of how to act. In avalanche terrain, we know to pack our beacon, shovel, and probe. Yet we tend to overestimate the danger of a bear attack. But when it comes to the most deadly natural hazard, heat, our readiness often wavers. Why do we consistently underestimate such a palpable threat, and what are the cognitive mechanisms at play? In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Peter Howe’s groundbreaking research reveals a startling truth. Join us as we venture into one of the hottest places on earth, Death Valley National Park. Our special guests, a climate researcher and a seasoned representative from the park, offer life-saving advice on navigating and staying safe in extreme heat conditions. The temperatures are rising, and our awareness should be, too.

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Jeremy Evans takes us through a first-hand account of the catastrophic injuries he sustained after being mauled by a grizzly bear three times while deep in the Canadian backcountry.

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A Deadly Disaster at Mt. Everest Basecamp

A Deadly Disaster at Mt. Everest Basecamp

When Svati Narula agreed to spend a season as part of a communications team at Mt. Everest basecamp she thought there would be a buffer between hers and the perils of Everest’s high slopes. But she wo...

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Impaled by a Tree Branch

Impaled by a Tree Branch

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Paralyzed by a Scorpion

Paralyzed by a Scorpion

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They Fell Nearly 1000 Feet

They Fell Nearly 1000 Feet

Will Toor and Mariella Colvin were on a summer climb in Rocky Mountain National Park. While their outdoor pursuits on a typical day would earn them respect from outdoor enthusiasts half their age, thi...

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Attacked by an Alligator

Attacked by an Alligator

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, there are about 10 unprovoked alligator attacks on humans every year. That puts your chances of being attacked by an alligator at one in 3.2 million. It may see...

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A firsthand account of a free-solo accident in the Sierra Nevada.

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