
Anne Hjelle: Escape from the Fangs of a Mountain Lion | E85
In this episode of The Crux, we delve into the harrowing story of 30-year-old Hjelle, who faced a life-threatening encounter with a mountain lion on January 8, 2004. Tune in as we explore the chilling...
4 Dec 202326min

Hugh Glass: A Tale of Survival Against All Odds | E84
In this episode, we delve into the incredible story of Hugh Glass, a frontiersman and fur trapper whose will to survive surpassed the limits of human endurance. The narrative unfolds in the early 19th...
26 Nov 202326min

Ruth Woroniecki: 200 Foot Fall on Cucamonga Peak | E83
In our story today, we delve into the harrowing experience of Ruth Woroniecki, a 40-year-old adventurer who embarked on a seemingly idyllic hike to Cucamonga Peak, one of Los Angeles' most sought-afte...
20 Nov 202326min

Defying Everest: Lincoln Hall's Miraculous Survival of the Death Zone on Mt. Everest | E82
Today, we're taking on a tale of unparalleled grit and resilience as we delve into the incredible survival story of Lincoln Ross Hall on the unforgiving slopes of Mount Everest in 2006. Imagine the ch...
13 Nov 202341min

Lauren Elder: Plane Crash in the Sierra Nevada Mt Range | E81
Today, we take you back to a fateful day, April 26, 1976, when a simple journey turned into an extraordinary tale of resilience and survival. On that day, Lauren Elder made a life-altering decision to...
6 Nov 202337min

Surviving the Impossible: Trapped under a Boulder | E80
In this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories, we bring you the incredible account of Warren McDonald, who overcame immense challenges when trapped under a colossal boulder for two relentless days...
30 Okt 202330min

Tragedy Strikes Mammoth Mountain: Unveiling the unseen Danger of Fumaroles | E79
In a heartbreaking incident at the picturesque Mammoth Mountain ski area, three dedicated ski patrol members lost their lives when they fell into a geothermal vent. These selfless heroes were working ...
22 Okt 202326min

Beneath the Surface: Seven Men Trapped in the French Vitarelles Caverns for Ten days | E78
In this episode, we'll take you deep into the heart of France, where the largest underground rescue operation in the country's history unfolded. Imagine being trapped underground for over a week, surr...
16 Okt 202330min





















