During the final days of the year 1992, a young Army private by the name of Jim Stolpa got a call that felt like a gut punch. It was an otherwise jubilant time; Christmas had just ended, and he was newlywed with his wife Jennifer, also an active-duty service member with the Army Reserves, they additionally just celebrated the birth of their first child, Clayton. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
May 21, 2021•19 min•Ep. 44
On March 31, 2017, Ann Rodgers, age 72, set off from home with her small dog and cat to Phoenix, Arizona, to visit her grandchildren. While driving through the White Mountain Apache Reservation, she became lost and ran out of gas on a deserted stretch of Arizona desert. Ann had a cell phone but no signal. Knowing it was best to stay with her car, she waited out the rest of the day and that night, hoping for someone, anyone, to come along to aid her. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...
Apr 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 43
Have you ever dreamt of “getting away from it all?” Off the grid. Moving to a new place away from civilization, in peace and quiet? For many, their idea of being off the grid is similar to how Governor Jesse Ventura lives half the year. When he’s not in his home state of Minnesota, he splits his time at his home in Baja, Mexico an hour away from the nearest stores and neighborhoods. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
Apr 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 42
It was the last weekend before the official start to summer in 2010, and Zak Anderegg of Salt Lake City, Utah decided to spend it alone enjoying nature. An explorer of sorts, he made the trek all the way to the other side of his state’s border in Page, Arizona, a nearly 6-hour drive. The destination being a slot canyon; these are narrow canyons created by the water from floods rushing through rocks long ago. There are a number of these breathtaking canyons in the region, and if you’ve never seen...
Mar 26, 2021•18 min•Ep. 41
Many of us are familiar of the Biblical story of Jesus Christ fasting in the desert for 40 days and nights. Could it be possible for a mere mortal replicate this journey and survive? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 19, 2021•16 min•Ep. 40
Throughout the years, there have been instances of conflict between people and cougars, with the ferocious animal making a permanent impact on those with whom the animal encounters. Cougars go by several different names, depending upon the region in which you live. Mountain lion, puma, panther, painter, and catamount are all common names for cougars, the largest and most fearsome of the six wild cats living in the United States and the second-largest cat in the western hemisphere after the jagua...
Mar 12, 2021•24 min•Ep. 39
The Mojave rattlesnake, sometimes referred to as the Mojave green, is a highly venomous pit viper found in the southwestern United States and central Mexico. It has what is considered one of the world's most toxic venoms. The Mojave rattlesnake can grow up to four and a half feet long. Their color can range from different shades of brown or pale green, depending upon their habitat. A dark diamond pattern runs along their backs. Their color enables them to blend well with their surroundings for p...
Feb 25, 2021•19 min•Ep. 38
One Month Lost in the Canadian Wilderness Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 37
This is a popular episode that we are rerunning, originally published on June of 2020: West Virginia is a state widely known for it’s coal mining industry, a job that brings many men and their families financial stability, but it comes with an expense of great danger. There is probably no one more understanding of that danger than Randal McCloy Jr. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...
Feb 04, 2021•6 min•Ep. 36
The gentle breezes whispering through the trees. The wonderful scent of pine and cedar. But the life of a lumberman was hazardous when without warning, an accident could occur, and the remote forest was turned into a place of pain, suffering, and panic. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 29, 2021•11 min•Ep. 35
Dozens of people who venture into the Adirondacks every year are reported missing. Sometimes they are found and reunited with their family and friends. Other times, the results are not so joyful. Unfortunately, the remains of some hikers and hunters are found long after their demise. And in some cases, they are never found, seemingly disappearing into the vast wilderness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...
Jan 22, 2021•15 min•Ep. 34
Blizzards. Severe snowstorms, accompanied by high winds and low visibility, can be terrifying to endure. Before World War II, blizzards were especially menacing to people because the lack of forecasting technology allowed storms to appear without warning. People had to live through a blizzard with what they had on hand because help would not be accessible immediately. Communications, such as phones, were not readily available until 1920, and even then, only thirty-five percent of homes had them....
Jan 16, 2021•12 min•Ep. 33
With the recent Northeastern storm dumping up to 46 inches of snow in the Mid-Atlantic and New England states, skiers and slope owners are rejoicing with the early winter snow cover. Ski areas rushed to open their slopes to skiers and boarders anxiously waiting for the new season to begin. Add Covid fatigue into the mix, and the ski industry has increased optimism for the coming season. Outdoor recreational opportunities provide for those struggling with extended isolation lethargy, and ski area...
Jan 10, 2021•31 min•Ep. 32
Would you burn $150 in 10s and 20s if you were lost and cold? That's what Shawn Dougher and Ralph Vecchio did when lost on Mt. Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. But it was to no avail as the branches were wet. The feeble fire lasted only a few minutes before it fizzled out. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 02, 2021•12 min•Ep. 31
White iced chocolate cake, root beer, and butterscotch sundaes are delightful treats for everyone, but to someone who spent five nights lost, alone, cold and hungry in the Adirondack Mountains, they taste better than ever imagined. Before we continue with our story, we need a little background information. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, referred to as ASD, is a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communicatio...
Dec 17, 2020•12 min•Ep. 30
The word dangerous doesn’t even begin to describe the risk to those who dare come near it. One of several avalanche chutes on the north flank of Mt. Werner in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Hell’s Wall has earned its name by reputation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 14, 2020•8 min•Ep. 29
Some consider space exploration as the pinnacle of off the grid survival experiences. And there are no grizzlies to bother you. But are there? The early days of space exploration were fraught with dangerous outcomes—even grizzlies. When the Soviet Union's empire collapsed, classified stories slowly leaked out to the rest of the world. The following is a miraculous tale of determination and survival, which began with a space shot. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donati...
Dec 08, 2020•21 min•Ep. 28
A spontaneous training exercise, turned an adventure leading it's survivors onto greater accomplishments. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 28, 2020•16 min•Ep. 27
Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana on the United States Canadian border covers more than 1 million acres. The park, established in 1910, contains two distinct mountain sub-ranges and borders Waterton Lakes National Park to the north in Canada. Waterton Lakes National Park makes up almost another 125,000 acres of protected wilderness to the area. Together, the two parks are known as Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, established in 1932. Support this podcast at — https://redcir...
Nov 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 26
What began as an exciting adventure in Wyoming, ended with a young couple scared they may never see their 1-year-old daughter again. It’s every parent's worst nightmare. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 14, 2020•12 min•Ep. 25
California in the mid-1800s was a dangerous and relatively unsettled area. The annexation of California from Mexico began in 1846, with the start of the Mexican-American War. Eight years prior, the non-Indian population was about 8,000. The region provided an abundance of game animals, including deer, elk, and antelope, and was a hunters paradise. Food resources were abundant. But the land also was home to the mighty California grizzly bear, a ferocious animal, weighing up to over 1000 pounds. S...
Nov 06, 2020•18 min•Ep. 24
This past August, a ferry was running between Rio and Antirrio , Greece, when passengers noticed a white floating object in the distance. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 30, 2020•10 min•Ep. 23
Joseph told his friends that he would be in the woods for only one hour. Joseph Robinson from Menasha , Wisconsin, had decided to take his revolver into the woods with the intention of hunting for partridges. It was Friday, November 9, 1874, and though he was employed by the Wisconsin Central Railroad as a so-called "train boy," he was very much a grown man. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...
Oct 26, 2020•8 min•Ep. 22
The setting is Shaw Island, Middle Saranac Lake, Ampersand Mountain and the surrounding Adirondack region. The time is the summer of 1912. Billy and his pal Buttsey set out to camp on the Island and this is his story as he remembers it… Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 16, 2020•12 min•Ep. 21
One must always prepare for the unexpected when heading out into the woods. Even routine tasks, a short distance away from your home, can become life-threatening situations. One man, an experienced woodsman, set out to perform a regular chore, cutting trees for the coming winter's firewood. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 09, 2020•9 min•Ep. 20
People travel from all over the world to drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and explore the uncountable trails connected to the twisting road. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah (Piz-gah) National Forest, and other wildlands in the area offer breathtaking views. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 05, 2020•7 min•Ep. 19
It was a pleasant summer Sunday in July of 1962 when the Bronx's Boyle family had traveled to Hardscrabble Lake in Pleasantville, New York to relax, enjoy a picnic, a little fishing, and take in the lakeside scenery. James Boyle, his wife Margaret, his three and a half-year-old son Kevin, and the boy's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Boyle, looked forward to getting out of the city and enjoying the day together. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertisi...
Sep 25, 2020•11 min•Ep. 18
Dave Olesen, a pilot, author, and veteran dog musher, came face-to-face with the darker side of Northwest Territories. A research mission went sour, and Dave's plane ended up in the icy waters. This is a tale that involves a floatplane capsizing, as well as the perfect combination of proactive preparation, luck, and survival instincts. Special guest on this episode, Dave Olesen! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...
Sep 18, 2020•11 min•Ep. 17
Tham Luang Nang Non, a cave in the Chiang Rai Province of Thailand spanning nearly 6.5 miles in length, and at an elevation of nearly 1,500 feet. On Saturday June 23rd 2018, a group of boys from the Wild Boars soccer club, ages 11-16, set off to go exploring. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 11, 2020•11 min•Ep. 16
It was a warm Saturday in July of 1926 in Upper New York State. Earl Gates, a student of the Forestry Camp of Syracuse University, decided to take advantage of the day off and head out for an afternoon walk in the woods nearby. There was no distinct trail for Gates to follow - no semblance of a path at all. Not thinking much of it, as he was just out for a nice walk, he just casually blazed his own. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: http...
Sep 08, 2020•10 min•Ep. 15
