Vertical Peril

Vertical Peril

In the world of backcountry search and rescue, some environments require proficiency beyond the standard tactics. Yosemite Valley, where rock climbers come to test their mettle against the park’s towering granite walls, is one of those places. For many search and rescue workers, operating in Yosemite is a career-long goal. It’s because the men and women who make up YoSAR are superstars of technical rescues, and for those who require their help, that’s an awfully good thing. And one of those people was Tim Watts.

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Skier Rescues Stranger From a Tree Well

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...

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Four Nights Lost in the Cold

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...

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Signal Fire Strategies: Dos and Don'ts for Survival

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 Apr 202313min

Battling the Brain: A Neurological Illness Backcountry Skiing

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 Apr 202325min

Survival Short: Unleashing the Secrets of Search and Rescue (SAR) Dog Training

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 Mar 202315min

A Bystander Saves a BASE Jumper's Life

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 Mar 202335min

The Bike Crash That Helped Her Find Her Way

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 Feb 202311min

A 13-Year-Old Saves His Dad’s Life

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 Des 202238min

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