The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Welcome to a special celebration on the Crux True Survival Stories Podcast! In honor of reaching our 100th episode milestone, we're taking a trip down memory lane by revisiting some of our most gripp…

In December 2013, Adam Herman, 24, and Conor Lodge, 22, embarked on what was supposed to be a routine descent down New Hampshire's Mount Washington. Little did they know, their journey would take a t…

In this episode of The Crux Podcast, we delve into the world of surviving superstorms, featuring expert tips and real stories from those who have weathered the most powerful hurricanes. Join us as we…

In this episode, we delve into a tragic incident that unfolded in one of America's most iconic natural wonders: Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone, renowned for its breathtaking geothermal featur…

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable saga of The Gremlin Special, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain that tragically crashed during a sightseeing flight over the Baliem Valley, also known as Shangri-La…

In this week's episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henning delve into the incredible journey of Yaya Abdi, a 15-year-old Somali immigrant who made headlines around …

Today we're talking about Victoria Grover, a woman from Maine whose love for the wilderness runs deep within her veins.

She was going to a hiking trip in southern Utah and she learned a profound ru…

In this episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories, host Kaycee McIntosh takes listeners on an adrenaline-fueled journey into the heart-stopping world of skydiving, focusing on Jordan Hatmaker's harr…

Welcome to "The Crux: True Survival Stories," where each episode takes you on a riveting journey through tales of human resilience in the face of extreme adversity. In Part one of our series on self-…

Listen in this week to The Crux Podcast as Julie takes us on a gripping journey through history, unraveling the remarkable tale of Tunnel 29 in Cold War Berlin. Beneath the Bricks: Tunnel 29's Daring…

Today we have a guest on the show, Alvero Cerezo. Alvero has created an incredible business called Docastaway in which he transports his clients to desert islands (or as most of you may know them as …

In April 1989, climbers Jim Sweeney and Dave Nyman embarked on a challenging ascent of the Elevator Shaft on Mount Johnson in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska. Their expedition took a perilous turn when Sweene…

In this adrenaline-fueled episode of "The Crux True Survival Stories," join us for an exclusive interview with Steve Rodgers, a fearless adventurer whose self-supported kayak trip on the Salmon River…

In this weeks episode, we bring you the shocking story of Jen Royce, a courageous adventurer from Bozeman, Montana, who faced a perilous otter attack while celebrating her birthday on the tranquil wa…

In this episode, we revisit the riveting tale of Jessica McClure Morales, famously known as "Baby Jessica," who, at just 18 months old, fell into a well in Midland, Texas, in 1987.

Over 56 tense hour…

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 chillin…

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 19t…

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-aft…