What was the biggest responsibility you were tasked with at 10 years of age? For many of us, the answer would be taking out the garbage, or some other simple chore around the house. How about…saving your father’s life? Sounds far-fetched, or nearly impossible, but for Cody Sloot, that was what he was called to do, and only days after celebrating that 10th year of birth nonetheless. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...
Jan 04, 2023•10 min•Ep. 74
The cougar (or “mountain lion” as they are sometimes known) is a hypercarnivore with a diet consisting of 70% meat. It is as alpha as it gets, at the top of the food chain, and is never prayed upon. No other animal would dare go up against a mountain lion in the wild, knowing that this vicious creature would tear upon them ferociously and feast upon its flesh instinctively. Luckily for humans, cougar attacks are rare, with 126 documented attacks in North America. For those unlucky individuals, h...
Dec 23, 2022•14 min•Ep. 73
Craig Demartino grew up in the small town of Exeter, 10 miles West of Scranton, Pennsylvania. From a young age, he was an adventurer, a risk taker, and you could even say a daredevil. Discovering mountain climbing was just the thrill that Craig was looking for, and right out of high school, the extreme hobby became a fixture in his life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...
Oct 10, 2022•12 min•Ep. 72
One of America's last great wilderness areas, Glacier National Park, is home to some of the most majestic and dangerous animals on the planet. Among them is the grizzly bear, a massive creature that can weigh over 1,000 pounds and stands up to 9 feet tall when on its hind legs. Johan Otter and his daughter Jenna were visiting Glacier National for a vacation out in the wilderness to celebrate her graduation. While preparing their backpacks for their day of adventure, they grabbed a bottle of bear...
Aug 24, 2022•9 min•Ep. 71
Wherever you may be, there could be hidden dangers lurking. We are talking about insects and small invertebrates which blend into their environment. While hiking trails in National or State Parks and other public areas, it is essential to be aware of these hidden hazards that may present themselves when you least expect them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...
Aug 08, 2022•11 min•Ep. 70
On Monday, January 3, 2022, a winter storm swept into Virginia, pelting the region with ice and snow, shutting down I-95 and stranding commuters for more than 24 hours. With snow falling at a rate of up to 4 inches an hour, tractor trailers and passenger vehicles struggled to maintain control, causing multiple accidents. Along a 48 mile stretch of the East Coast’s busiest highway, commuters found themselves trapped on the road, many without food, water and soon, without gas to heat their vehicle...
Jul 14, 2022•9 min•Ep. 69
Mammoth Mountain is the California destination for avid snowboarders, and Eric decided he needed to be there. So he found a way to trade skate lessons for a condo right nearby. LeMarque partied a little too hard though, and held a dark secret from friends when he wasn’t snowboarding fresh powder with them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 68
In July 2015, a teenager boarded a small propeller driven plane with her step-grandparents to travel home to Washington after a visit to Montana. Inclement weather delayed their departure, but her step-grandfather’s fateful decision to proceed before the weather conditions improved would have dire consequences. Clouds soon enveloped the small plane, leaving the pilot disoriented and heading toward the unforgiving forests of the Northern Cascades. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/i...
Jun 09, 2022•14 min•Ep. 67
One of the most popular swimming and diving destinations in the southwestern United States is the Blue Hole of Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Stretching only 80 feet in diameter at the surface, the Blue Hole has beckoned wildlife and travelers as a desert oasis for hundreds of years. When Route 66 was constructed in the 1920s, the Blue Hole and its enticing deep blue, clear, pure waters became a popular tourist attraction for motorists passing through the area. But beyond the allure of the refreshing w...
Apr 20, 2022•17 min•Ep. 66
Australian-born Ricky Megee lived a life that could be described as anything but dull prior to his disappearance at the age of 35 in 2006. Born in 1971 in Victoria, Ricky would see a lot of moving throughout Australia as a kid and well into his adulthood. About 350 miles West of where he was born, his parents had a dairy farm in the town of Gippsland. This is where he would spend the first five years of life, which he would describe as living in his father’s shadow, taking in all the farmwork he...
Mar 15, 2022•17 min•Ep. 65
High on Life is a Youtube channel with over 600 thousand subscribers created over 10 years ago. The channel started out as a group of friends living in Canada essentially goofing off in short videos. These early videos had no production value, but the feel good energy of the crew of pals was contagious, and the channel amassed followers. As things progressed, they stepped their production value up, and High on Life became a channel about friends traveling all around the globe and living to the f...
Feb 24, 2022•11 min•Ep. 64
Mechanicsville, Maryland is not a particularly exciting place. Outside of having a considerable Amish population, it’s not really known for much at all. Amanda Eller is not Amish, this is just where she happened to grow up; and this may be why a free spirit like Amanda had a desire to go somewhere more scenic, warm, interesting, and most of all, spiritual. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...
Feb 16, 2022•13 min•Ep. 63
City traffic, gas stations, coffee chains, grocery stores, and fast food restaurants that congest our cities and suburbs can at times be overbearing when trying to escape the noise of our everyday lives. To be fair, of course these constructions have made life more convenient for the average citizen. We all need to be efficient with our time in order to effectively get work done as well as have time for other commitments. For those looking to escape to somewhere quiet however, and truly see the ...
Feb 08, 2022•19 min•Ep. 62
In 1971 at the age of 17, Juliane Koepcke took a flight from her hometown of Lima, Peru to Pucallpa, Peru with her mother that would forever haunt her and yet inspire those who hear her story. Juliane grew up in Lima, but in her teens, her parents (both scientists) established a biological research station, Panguana, exploring flora and fauna biodiversity and ecological relationships. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Dec 10, 2021•17 min•Ep. 61
A mountain so incredibly large that its parent peak is named none other than “Mt Massive.” Mt. Rainier, however, previously known as Tacoma, is currently considered the world’s most dangerous volcano. It lies in the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest within Mt. Rainier National Park, just 59 miles south of Seattle. This mountain is the most topographically visible peak in the United States and stands the tallest within the Cascade Volcanic Arc. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...
Dec 03, 2021•14 min•Ep. 60
Yellowstone National park offers stunning scenery, excellent wildlife observation, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures. And the vastness of the park allows for choices to visit the popular sites or those less traveled. Yellowstone should be on everyone's bucket list, but be aware, dangers lurk throughout the park. In 1870, however, the region was mostly unexplored. Here is the story of Truman Everts, who was part of an early exploration commission called the Washburn Expedition. S...
Nov 05, 2021•23 min•Ep. 59
Freelance writing, remote work and exhilarating outdoor adventures can be a dream come true for the right person. Add in a house sitting gig for friends in a new location and the adventure begins. The Lost Palms Oasis Trail offers beautiful scenery and plant life while exploring the southern portion of Joshua Tree National Park. But even on what is considered a heavily trafficked path, preparations are crucial as you never know what you may face IN THE WILD. Support this podcast at — https://red...
Oct 22, 2021•15 min•Ep. 58
Douglas Legg was eight years old on a visit to the family-owned compound, the Santanoni Estate. He had followed his uncle on a hike around the property, but because he was wearing shorts, he was sent back to the camp to put on long pants because of the biting insects. It was only a half-mile away, and the house could even be seen through the trees where he and his uncle stood. But what happened on that short walk back remains a mystery. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild...
Oct 17, 2021•12 min•Ep. 57
Edwyn Sandys, an old-time woodsman, tells his accounts of survival stories from North America's forests from 1906. Entering the woods well prepared is a prerequisite both yesterday and today, no matter how different the available equipment and supplies may be between today and over one hundred years ago. Because you may never know when you may become lost, disorientated, or imperiled IN THE WILD… Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https:/...
Oct 15, 2021•19 min•Ep. 56
Recounting the deadliest disaster on Oregon's Mount Hood. In May 1986, twenty students and adults representing the Oregon Episcopal School departed on what was to be a day hike after a school year learning and preparing for high-altitude climbing. Abrupt changes in weather conditions proved calamitous, and nine members of the party would lose their lives. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
Oct 07, 2021•14 min•Ep. 55
Recounting the deadliest disaster on Oregon's Mount Hood. In May 1986, twenty students and adults representing the Oregon Episcopal School departed on what was to be a day hike after a school year learning and preparing for high-altitude climbing. Abrupt changes in weather conditions proved calamitous, and nine members of the party would lose their lives. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
Sep 10, 2021•16 min•Ep. 54
The group of ten young men and three adults slowly made their way up the winding trail leading to a peak of 11,440 feet. But this was not an ordinary group of hikers out on a winter backpacking trip. These were convicted felons taking part in a unique opportunity to work out their sentences in a wilderness adventure program. Maybe one would think there would be a daring exploit of escape, but in this case, it is quite the opposite. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/dona...
Sep 03, 2021•14 min•Ep. 53
There are many tales of survival on the high seas. But when you take a luxury cruise, the furthest from your mind are thoughts regarding survival. Cruise lines cater to your every whim, from dining choices, entertainment and creature comforts. Take, for example, Elizabeth Weed Shutes. She was traveling first class on a magnificent ocean liner, one of the finest and most opulent ships ever built. While Elizabeth was not one to afford such luxurious travel and accommodations, she was employed as a...
Aug 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 52
A parent's worst nightmare is when their child goes missing. Alone and lost in the wilderness is a frightening experience for anyone, let alone a young child. Luckily, though, some children find they aren't alone at all. If their dog accompanies them, they may find they have a loyal companion looking out for them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 09, 2021•8 min•Ep. 51
The Hawaiian Islands. If you haven't been yet, perhaps lifting off in a helicopter for an aerial view of a luminescent lava stream or views of incredible rushing waterfalls has been on your bucket list. Dreams of escaping to a warm sandy beach, drink in hand, as the sounds of waves crashing and vitamin D-soaked laughter delighting ears have enticed millions upon millions of tourists every year. It is a destination noted for its hospitality in warmth and relaxation. Though hospitable to your drea...
Jul 23, 2021•12 min•Ep. 50
In the early morning on Sunday, January 25, 2004, Doyle Alexander Russell boarded his fishing boat, the Lady Maxi, and headed out from his home port in Nassau on New Providence Island. He turned south, heading toward the southern-westering part of the Tongue of the Ocean, to fishing grounds known as the Southern Bores. Little did he know, this trip would prove more perilous than most. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Jul 16, 2021•18 min•Ep. 49
Intense heat, relentless exposure, treacherous and dry terrain. The Sahara Desert stands as the largest hot desert in the world. This vast waterless ocean of baked and circulated sand is a force of nature that demands fierce respect from any form of life crossing within its borders. The Sahara is both forbidding and alluring; its beauty is uncluttered yet mesmerizing. The desert hosts the Sahara Marathon, an ultramarathon in southern Morocco covering 156 miles of desert in six days. What could g...
Jul 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 48
The year is 1704, and Alexander Selkirk signed up as a sailing master on the Cinque Ports, an English vessel under commission by the King of England during the War of Spanish Succession. In years prior, Selkirk had joined buccaneering voyages. Buccaneering is a more pleasant-sounding term for piracy and was usually the term used for pirates in the Caribbean. The Caribbean was far away from governing authorities frowning on such activity, and there were many benefits to reap from this line of wor...
Jul 06, 2021•15 min•Ep. 47
There is much online information available on the benefits of hiking for an individual's mental health, especially during pandemic times where we have all been sequestering indoors and avoiding public areas. Cabin fever is uncommonly intense due to the pandemic and combined with what seemed like a long winter. But the good news is that the weather is finally breaking, COVID appears to be on the downward trend, and service-based businesses are getting ready to gear up for increased capacities for...
Jul 02, 2021•12 min•Ep. 46
Many of the real life survival stories told on this podcast involve people in frightful and desperate scenarios, stranded for days and sometimes weeks on end. This particular story went on for far longer. A Chinese sailor by the name of Poon Lim found himself in one of the worst survival scenarios ever recorded when at the height of World War 2, a Nazi U-Boat sunk the merchant ship he was on, the SS Benlomond. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-the-wild/donations Advertising Inqu...
Jun 18, 2021•11 min•Ep. 45
