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**it is recommended that you start with the most recent episode** What is life without close calls with disaster? Humans, while often brilliant, are usually the cause of their own misstep that leads to their demise. Hosted by Kayla, Tragedy with a View is an outdoor lover’s podcast for those who love true tales of tragic loss and unbelievable survival involving the wilderness, wildlife and weather. Listening to Tragedy with a View, you will hear stories of death and survival, strength and beauty and an untethered understanding that Mother Nature plays by its own secret set of rules. Welcome to Tragedy with a View.

Tragedy with a View


    • Feb 28, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    136 | Girl Gone Running: Judith Nilan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 25:32


    When I tell you that girl gone running and PBS Sesame Street have something in common, you might be very curious to know the connection. And while it might be less sinister than you think- the crimes committed against Judy Nilan are anything but. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    135 | Living the Last Best Day Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 34:54


    Africa is home to some of the best Whitewater Rapids in the world. With huge rivers, though comes huge risk, not only from the water, but in it as well. Hendrick Coetzee fell in love with white water rafting - he felt at home in the dangerous swirl, and even the most deadly of animals in Africa didn't scare him to dry land. He adventured experienced and loved every second of it, but just as he was finding, it was time to step away from the waters edge, he was pulled in. By adventure, intrigue, and finally the jaws of a Maneater.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    134| Girl Gone Running: Sherry Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 18:05


    Sometimes a missing person leaves being next to nothing- in this instance- a single shoe on the side of the highway. There were no witnesses, no signs, no clues to indicate where she may have gone. And then, police get a call from an Angel, and it changes the direction of the case, leading to not only the body of Sherry Arnold, but who killed her. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    133 | 6 Miles High

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 24:56


    It sounds like something out of a movie: a fall from 33,000 feet in the air. Being tucked into exactly the right place so that when the Douglas DC 9 hit the ground, you were… protected. Saved. Surviving one of the most astonishing events in history. For when a plane falls out of the sky, it is known to be an unsurvivable event. Vesna Vulovic got to live through the experience, and become the Guinness world record holder for surviving the longest fall without a parachute.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    132 | Girl Gone Running: Jane Carver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 23:00


    It was a case of corruption, coercion, mistaken identity and desperation. When a business man approached small, struggling companies, offering their owners loans, those that accepted the help found themselves under a crippling payment, a life insurance policy hanging over their heads, and murder. Jane Carver was wholly uninvolved, but her death came from being in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and liking the same activities as the intended target. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    131 | Shattered and Alone: Claire Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 35:53


    Setting off into nature on your own can be both exhilarating and terrifying. When you are on your own, the only person or being you have to look after is yourself. The worries fall away and responsibilities ebb, leaving the path for peace and quiet wide open. But what being on your own also means is if things go wrong, there is no one to lean on, no one to help you, and no one to call. On [May 22, 2018] Clair Nelson sets off into Joshua Tree National Park for an adventure on her own, and learns the hard way how badly things can go.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    130 | Girl Gone Running: Suzanne Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 34:48


    When a person is sentenced to death, you want to know that they are the one who committed the crime. You want no doubts to be had, no rock left unturned. Yet, when Suzanne was brutally murdered, that's not what Sedley Alley got. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    128 | The Mountain Doesn't Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 38:24


    Broken bones. Open terrain. Unbreakable will. After the J Hawk went down in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Gina Panuzzi suffered from injuries that should have been fatal — The crash should have ended her life, and arguably if help was any later, this story would have a very different ending. Instead, it revealed Gina Panuzzi's extraordinary will to survive.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    127 | Did She Fall or Was She Pushed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 47:54


    In the 60 years that Observation Point Trail was open, not a single person fell, proclaiming the trail and the cliff, the look out were completely safe. And arguably it still it, considering that we don't know if Patricia Bottarini fell or if she was pushed. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    126 | Where The Heck Did Trenny Gibson Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 36:36


    On October 8, 1976, 39 student and their teacher climbed onto their bus ready for a surprise. Their teacher had kept their field trip designation a secret. Such a good secret that everyone was eager and on their toes. What they didn't expect though, was the surprise that involved Trenny Gibson alone on the trail, and when she stepped off it, she vanished and was never seen again. It was what the search revealed that would make the day even stranger. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View: I Can Do Anything Podcast Episode featuring Kayla: https://icandoanything.libsyn.com/2025/12The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    124 | Open Book: The Grand Tetons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 31:39


    In 2021, Lars Schou and Sahir Enriquez set out for a routine climb up Open Book in the Grand Tetons. What started off as a great day, though, quickly became something different. The following rescue that ensued was far from simple, no matter how seamless it appeared from those below.

    123 | A Rescue Gone Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 31:00


    In 1982 an incredible survival of 2 young boys occurred high on the slopes of Mount Washington. Hugh Herr and Jeff Batzer were bracing for a storm, not knowing they were about to be in for the fight of their lives. While they survived, the story didn't go without the loss of life, the sacrifice that all rescuers make, resulted in one not coming home. This is the other side of the story. Listen to episode 30: On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rrnlytx3MDFczwciME0Zs?si=40HNsNstQDSxX20sTTK9Rw&t=135on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tragedy-with-a-view/id1689392628?i=1000654880654The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    122 | 4 Nights to Save Herself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 28:08


    When a routine hike in New Mexico's rugged Pecos Wilderness turns into a nightmare, Shannon Baruth and her loyal dog Annie find themselves hopelessly lost off-trail. With biting cold, rough terrain, and no clear path to safety, every step becomes a fight for survival. For four long days and nights, the pair endure the elements, relying only on grit, instinct, and their unbreakable bond to carry them forward.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    121 | And I, Alone, Survived

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 29:39


    She was the only one still breathing.High in the frozen wilderness near Mount Bradley, a small plane slammed into the mountainside in 1976—leaving 28-year-old Lauren Elder alone, injured, and stranded on a sheer cliff of ice and rock. No map. No food. No rescue in sight.In this episode, you'll step into Lauren's boots as she faces an unthinkable fight for survival: clawing her way down a vertical mountainside, battling whiteout conditions, and pushing past the limits of human endurance. You'll feel the fear, the isolation—and the impossible decisions she had to make to stay alive.This isn't just a survival story.It's a story about what happens when the world expects you to die… and you choose to live anyway.Press play—and follow the footsteps of the woman who refused to disappear into the mountain.Link to VOTE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144729255?utm_campaign=postshare_creatorThe outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    119 | A Legend and an Avalanche

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 27:36


    Craig Kelly: a legendary snowboarder who influenced the shape of the sport we see today. He had an unmatched enthusiasm for sliding on the snow, and his joy in it emphasized his spirit in competition. Even once leaving the competition slopes, Craig was enthralled with the outdoors and the snow. Determined to become a back country guide, on his snowboard rather than skis, he pioneered the path for snowboarders all over the world today. In 2003, that path came to a sudden end when an avalanche broke look on the slopes of Durrand Glacier, and buried him, along with several others, under a dozen feet of snow. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    118 | An Ode to Dr. Jane Goodall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 40:24


    Dr. Jane Goodall: A Revolution in Understanding Our WorldIn this episode, we explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall—trailblazing primatologist, environmental activist, and one of the most influential voices for our planet. From her groundbreaking work with wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park to her global advocacy for conservation and compassion, Dr. Goodall didn't just reshape science—she changed how millions of people see themselves, animals, and the Earth we share.We dive into the discoveries that challenged long-held scientific beliefs, the personal journey that fueled her unwavering hope, and the movement she inspired across generations. Whether you're a longtime admirer or just discovering her work, this episode shines a light on the revolutionary spirit and gentle determination of a woman whose impact continues to ripple across the world.Join us as we celebrate Dr. Jane Goodall's remarkable contributions—and explore why her message of empathy, stewardship, and action matters now more than ever.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

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    117 | The Ghosts of Flight 401

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 23:58


    These stories gave me chills, and there are many more like them out there. When Flight 401 crashed into the Everglades, it happened due to a tiny, simple mistake. And those who died were seen again.

    Bonus: Crypt Keeper - Tales of the Darkcast Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 112:05


    In this bonus episode, some of the Darkcast Network come together to create a compilation of spooky stories just for you! Each episode is 5-15 minutes long and contains content from the shows: Book of the DeadDay by Day True Crime StoriesMissing in the PNWMurder in the PNWMythical True CrimePOD of TerrorBeyond the RainbowRogue DarknessThe Final TraceThe Bell Witch PodcastAnd yours truly, Tragedy with a View. Enjoy!

    115 | The Eruption of Mount St Helens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 27:00


    In May of 1980 there were many questions, theories and thoughts about what the smoking and rumbling Mount St Helens would do. Would it just release a poof of smoke? All that build up for nothing? Would it spew lava in a stream down its sides? creating a torrent of red, oranges and reds that spread like a scene out of the movies? Or would it blow its top? When the world learned what it did on May 18th, blowing its top was a more accurate description than anyone could imagine. 57 people died due to the eruption. In this episode of Tragedy with a View, you will hear of one of those who lost his life, and of a family who got lucky. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    114 | James Alexander Cary: The First Murdered Ranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 31:22


    The 1920s—dubbed the Roaring Twenties—was a decade of dramatic social and cultural change in the United States. It was an era defined by jazz music, flapper fashion, booming industry, and a bold break from traditional norms. Cities grew rapidly, speakeasies flourished, and Prohibition—instituted by the 18th Amendment in 1920—made the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol illegal.But far from curbing drinking, Prohibition fueled a surge in organized crime, smuggling, and violence. Even the most remote corners of the country weren't spared, including the newly protected lands of the U.S. national parks.In 1927, amidst this backdrop of national upheaval, James Alexander Cary, a park ranger at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, became the first national park ranger to be murdered in the line of duty.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    113 | The Child Who Vanished: Jaryd Atadero

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 34:03


    October 2, 1999. The day is etched in the boy's father's mind. He's wearing blue sweat pants, a pull over and white tennis shoes. He is sitting in the back seat of a car, and just before it pulls away, Jaryd looks at this father with big, innocent brown eyes. He blinks once before saying “I love you too daddy.” And this is the last time Allyn Atadero sees his son alive again. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    112 | Fat Bear Week: Night of the Grizzlies- Michelle Koons and Julie Helgeson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 46:14


    In the early morning hours of a crisp August morning, the calm start night was disrupted when screams pierced the air. Those screams painted a picture of terror, for two young women were at the mercy of hungry Grizzly bears.Glacier National Park would forever change from the events, while rangers were out putting out fires, two groups would be sent into two separate locations to hunt down two separate grizzlies who killed two women only hours apart.This is Night of the Grizzlies.Welcome back to tragedy with a view. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    111 | Fat Bear Week: Greg Matthew's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 59:46


    In 2005, Greg and Matt Matthew's sat themselves in the Alaskan brush, bow in hand. Matt had a moose call, and as hours turned into days they were just waiting for their opportunity to bring home a prize. And the prize was a freezer full of meat to help feed Matt's family. What they hadn't expected was to, instead, find themselves in a life or death situation, which led to Greg's Wild Awakening. In this episode, Ky from Love and murder joins me- be sure to check her out! Check out Wild Awakening by Greg Matthews for a more in depth telling of this event that altered the course of his life. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. 

    109| Fat Bear Week: Patricia Van Tighem and Trevor Janz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 57:00


    What is life without close calls with disaster? Well, we dive into the very topic in this episode and exactly how different it can be for each person. When Trish and Trevor were violently attacked by a grizzly bear on the trails, they found themselves with very different experiences when it came to recovery, and life after the attack. While Trevor seemed to flourish, Trish had a harder time looking at her reflection in the mirror- a reflection she no longer recognized. In this episode, Carmita from Missing in the PNW joins me in hearing about the area, about the attack, and the strength that Patrica Van Tighem displays even though she is no longer present in the physical world. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    108 | Fat Bear Week: Aaron Gibbons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 59:24


    A father's love is often described as a powerful, guiding force, a foundational support for dreams, and a source of unwavering protection and belief. His love is emphasized by his actions, his love being a legacy that lasts forever, and his presence being a gift that shapes a child's life. It is his very actions that can quite literally save his children's life. Join me, Daniella and Maegan from Off The Trails to hear the heroic story of Aaron Gibbons and his fight to save his daughters from a polar bear. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    107 | Freezing at the Summit: Denali

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 32:58


    With frostbitten fingers, Nigel Vardy clicked the bottons on his radio, desperate to relay the message that yes, they need help. They need a rescue. Behind him, his climbing partners hunkered inside of an ice cave trying to stay warm near the summit of Denali. Come the morning light, thought, they would find that they just might have to rescue themselves. This is the story of how Nigel Vardy, Stephen Ball and Anthony Hollinshead found themselves to survive North America's tallest mountain. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    106 | Free Falling: Amber Kohnhorst

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 20:41


    Stranded for nearly 28 hours with a fractured back, broken nose, and crushed pelvis, Amber faced the desolate reality of her situation. With no cell service, she used her phone to take a final photo and write goodbye notes to her family. But what she did next is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.We'll explore the details of her ordeal: the moment she lost her footing on a cliff, the agonizing hours she spent waiting for rescue, and the sheer will it took to survive. Discover how the owners of the local inn where she was staying became concerned and were instrumental in initiating the search that ultimately led to her rescue. We'll also discuss her long road to recovery, the physical therapy that helped her get back on her feet, and how this life-altering event reshaped her perspective, turning her into a stronger person and a more compassionate nurse.This is a story not just about a fall, but about getting back up again.

    104 | Gollum Cave: The Best Kept Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:47


    In 2005, four young adults made a fateful decision that would end their lives. They had no warnings, no bad experiences- just tales of exploration and curiosity. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. 

    103 | Starvation on Isle Royale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 24:19


    In 1845, the Copper Rush brought a slew of opportunities to those in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It brought them life changing riches, incredibly hard work, and opportunities to better their families for generations. For Charlie and Angelique Mott, that same opportunity showed them betrayal, starvation, death, and a ghostly reckoning that keeps showing up. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. 

    102| When Wolves Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 26:00


    The stories of attacks by wild wolves are few and far between. Between wolves natural instinct to avoid humans, and humans uncanny fear of them, contact between a wild wolf and a person rarely comes to love.but it does happen, and today's episode focuses on one of the few who were not just attacked, but killed.Welcome back to Tragedy with a View.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information.And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    100 | No Way Out: The Granite Mountain Hotshots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 38:55


    Loss from fire is devastating at its best, and horrific at its worst. When the 20 man crew of the Granite Mountain Hotshots showed up to help combat the Yarnell Hill Fire, none of them had imagined it would be their last moments alive. Had they contemplated death? Absolutely, yet they had clawed their way out of its grips before. But as they found themselves suddenly surrounded by fire, in a thick cloud of smoke, temperatures becoming unbearable, the grim reality set in. There way no way out. listen now! The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    99 | The Land of Thundering Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 25:38


    In 1910 North America was experiencing a boom in industries, and a fight for public lands. Without the knowledge we have today, those two factors came to a head when the protected lands of the Cascade Mountains and Canadian Rocky Mountains were used to connect the west coast to the rest of the country via rail road. No one understood the effects of logging in the mountains and how that would combine with wildfires to create a devastating and deadly game of playing chicken with the train. But this chicken was the train, and the train was a wall of white. Listen now as this episode covers both the Wellington Avalanche Disaster and the Rodger Pass Disaster, which happened only days apart. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. 

    98 | One of their Own: Ranger Randy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 32:20


    James Randall Morgenson live a life outdoors. From a young age his live and draw to the wildest corners of California's Sierra Nevada range prepared him for nearly 3 decades as a back country ranger in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.He was a legend for younger rangers and his ability to read the landscape and predict how people would respond to the terrain was unlike anyone else in the park system. But in the summer of 1996, Randy himself goes missing. The search for one of their own began and what information was found left the unanswered questions lingering in the dark.Welcome back to Tragedy with a View.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. 

    97| In the Relentless Heat: The Chung - Gerrish Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 31:12


    During the pandemic people behaved in ways they otherwise wouldn't, from wearing multiple masks for safety, to wearing no mask inside a building as defiance, we behaved in ways that we never thought we would. But there was one place we could be wholly ourselves: in the wilderness. When Ellen and Jonathan head out on a hike with their baby, Miju, and dog Oski, they never imagined the day they had in store. And as avid adventurers, they made one big mistake: not bringing enough water. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    95 | Lost on a Mountain in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 25:59


    In 1939, while the World was on the cusp of World War 2, Donald Fendler took his 3 boys and 2 friends for a hike up to the summit of Mount Katahdin. What he didn't expect was one of them going missing, and being found 9 days and 35 miles later. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. 

    93 | A Deadly Mistake: Pete Absolon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 47:39


    In 2007, two separate groups of people made thier way toward the Leg Lake Cirque in the Wind River Range in western Wyoming. The events that came next were unfathomable to either party, and a single decision would both bring them together and tear them apart. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. New Merch is LIVE! Grab yours today! The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    91 | Drop Dead Larry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 26:01


    In 1978, a young woman stood on the side of the road hoping to hitchhike her way home. But when Mary Vincent climbed inside the van driven by Larry Singleton, her life would never be the same. After attacking her, he chopped off her arms and threw her into the canyons and left her for dead. But Mary refused to quit- even after California law failed her. Listen now to the story of Mary Vincent and how the murder of Roxanne Hayes finally ended Larry's rampage,

    90 | Devil's in the Details: Devils Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 37:30


    In 1941, George Hopkins took a bet serious when his friend Earl said he couldn't land on the top of Devils Tower National Monument after leaping from a plane. But what neither of them expected was that George would execute the landing perfectly, and then be completely unable to climb down. Listen now! The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

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    89 | Yellowstone's Youngest Missing Person

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 30:17


    When a child goes missing there is little that a parent wouldn't do to find them. And for William and Betty, this became their reality on a calm April day while visiting Yellowstone National Park. When 7 year old Mary went missing and was later found, they breathed a sigh of relief until they realized that their only son, Dennis, never came back to camp. Listen now to the story of Dennis Johnson. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources:Charleyproject.org; vanished.us; hike734.com; YouTube.com; findagrave.com

    87 | When the Ice Cave Collapsed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 21:27


    In 2008, two young men were anticipated their start, or end, of their high school career. Excited about playing sports and being with their friends, they had endless opportunities open to them. But those dreams and goals would come crashing down when they found themselves buried in ice. Several rescue teams arrive to dig them out, but as they go, they feel like they will be recovering bodies instead of two living, breathing boy. Do they make it in time? Find out by listening now! The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources:seattletimes.com; cbsnews.com; heraldnet.com; bendbulletin.com; oregonlive.com; desert.com; goskagit.com; seattlepi.com; firefighternation.com; fs.usda.gov; wta.org

    86 | The Rainbow Flag: Robbi Mecus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 22:02


    Robbi Mecus, a New York State Forest Ranger, was a significant figure in the queer climbing community. Before her death in a climbing accident in Alaska in April 2024, she actively fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals in the sport.   Robbi co-founded the Adirondack Queer Ice Fest in 2022, an annual event that created a dedicated space for queer and transgender people to connect and enjoy ice climbing. This festival aimed to reduce the isolation often experienced by queer and trans climbers.   As an out transgender woman who came out in her mid-40s while working as a Forest Ranger, Robbi became a visible and inspiring role model. She demonstrated that it was possible to pursue demanding outdoor professions and passions while living authentically. Her visibility helped challenge societal norms and provided an example for others who may not have seen representation in the climbing and outdoor communities.   Mecus also used her public platform as a Forest Ranger to advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. She was involved in organizing pride events and was outspoken about her identity. Her efforts extended to her work within the Department of Environmental Conservation, where she was recognized for advancing diversity and LGBTQ+ belonging.   Through her actions and initiatives, Robbi Mecus had a profound impact on the queer climbing community, creating spaces, fostering inclusivity, and serving as an inspiring figure for many. Her legacy continues to be honored within the climbing and LGBTQ+ communities.Listen now to hear about Robbi final adventure, and the impact she had on the queer community around her. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources: outsideonline.com; climbing.com; northcountrypublicradio.org; adirondackexplorer.org; adirondackalmanack.com; npr.org; explorersweb.com; woodtv.com; gripped.com; adirondackdailyenterprise.com; Mlive.com; wzzm13.com

    85 | Girl Gone Running: Kaye Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 36:25


    The Pacific Northwest's Highway 20: a ribbon of asphalt winding through breathtaking landscapes, but also a place shrouded in tragedy and whispered legends. This week, we unravel the perplexing case of Kate Turner, who vanished without a trace, and the prime suspect, Jon Ackroyd, whose own history casts a long shadow over the investigation. Join us in this last episode of season 1 of Girl Gone Running, as we delve into the ghosts of highway 20, for this true crime tale unlike any this podcast has covered before. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources: madraspioneer.com; projects.oregonlive.com; Wikipedia.org; the Oregonian

    84 | Please Help Find Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 32:45


    What happens when a son vanishes without a trace? This powerful episode chronicles the heartbreaking story of Daniel Robinson and the extraordinary dedication of his father, David Robinson II, who has tirelessly pursues answers since Daniel's disappearance in June 2021. Hear about his unwavering search, his fight for a thorough investigation, and his undying hope for justice. This is a story of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth in a perplexing missing person case.The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources: .buckeyeaz.gov; wikipedia.org; uncovered.com; gofundme.com; npr.org; newsnationnow.com; fox10pheonix.com; dailymail.co.uk; nij.ojp.gov

    83 | Girl Gone Running: Wendy Snowdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 17:27


    In 1986, a young jogger's life was brutally cut short in a New Zealand park. Who was Wendy Snowdon, and what really happened in those final, terrifying moments? Join me as we delve into the details of this chilling case, exploring the sinister and violent nature of true crime, and why this man should never be released from behind bars. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    82 | See You At The Top: Mount Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 19:18


    To climb a mountain is to simultaneously give up small pieces of what you know to be true, while also finding yourself whole, complete. Climbers must let go of ego and take a moment to read what the mountain is telling them. Whether the soft murmurs are being carried on the wind, or the rocks are screaming at you, listening to Mother Nature when she speaks may very well save your life. and yet, sometimes it is not the mountain herself calling to you, rather the ghosts from years past pleading “don't go there”. And when you do, you leave a resolute path that has been walked a time before. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources: Seattletimes.com; alpinist.com; lukegullberg.wordpress.com; oregonlive.com; ktvb.com; americanalpineclub.org; neon.wordpress.com; eastoregonian.com; Gainesville.com; alanarnette.com; njherald.com; kgw.com; kcal.com; archbalt.org; news.com

    81 | Girl Gone Running: Karen Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 21:56


    In the serene trails of North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest, a routine jog turned into a chilling tragedy. Karen Styles, a vibrant 22-year-old runner, vanished during her morning run, only to be found brutally murdered weeks later. This episode dives deep into the haunting details of her case, the relentless investigation that followed, and the shocking twists that left a community shaken. True crime enthusiasts and runners alike will find themselves gripped by this short story and the pursuit of justice. Tune in as we unravel the mystery behind one of the most harrowing cases of the '90s.

    78 | Climbing the Lifeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 27:08


    An extraordinary story of courage, connection, and the unexpected unfolds in the heart-stopping deserts of Moab, Utah. In 2022, River Barry found herself in a moment of sheer destiny when a daring base jumper's leap went tragically wrong. What happened next defied all odds.This episode dives into the dramatic rescue, uncovering what drove River to risk everything for a stranger suspended between life and death. With the soaring cliffs of Moab as a backdrop, we explore their powerful bond, the split-second decisions that changed everything, and the enduring impact of their encounter.Join us for a gripping tale of survival, heroism, and humanity that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 'thrilling survival story,' 'base jumping accident,' 'heroic rescue,' and 'Moab's iconic cliffs' are just the beginning. You won't want to miss this!The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources: carnegiehero.org; Instagram.com; moabtimes.com; outsideonline; The Climbing Majority; Moab.baseaccess.org; moabsunnees.com; skydivetechymseh.com

    77| Girl Gone Running: Jennifer Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 16:07


    Jennifer Lynn Bailey was tragically murdered while jogging near Pine Mountain State Park in Bell County, Kentucky. Her body was discovered in a wooded area of the park, and the cause of death was determined to be strangulation. Despite decades passing since her death, the case remains unsolved, with investigators continuing to seek new leads.It's heartbreaking to see such cases linger without resolution. Listen now to episode 8 of Girl Gone Running.

    76 | Skeleton Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 64:54


    Legend, Lore, and Mystery infiltrate our daily lives in more ways that you can imagine. But there's one location on Earth that holds secrets that even the best can't make sense of. Give this episode a listen, where Kayla and Amanda dive deep on Skeleton Lake, and then go off exploring some…. Unrelated topics. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources:wikipedia; bbc.com; livescience.com; atlasobscura.com; indiatoday.in; if science.com; historic mysteries.com; New Yorker; the Atlantic; heatlantic.com

    75| Girl Gone Running: Janice Christensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 14:58


    Janice Christensen was tragically murdered on August 10, 1987, while running on a bike path in Hudson Township, Ohio. Her body was discovered the next day, partially unclothed and stabbed five times. The case went unsolved for nearly 37 years until DNA evidence linked the crime to Thomas Collier Jordan, a Cleveland man with a history of violent offenses. Jordan, who passed away in 2009, was also connected to the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in the same year. Advances in DNA technology and persistent investigative efforts finally brought closure to this cold case.Listen now for all the details!

    74| Everest's Sleeping Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 29:12


    We can't let Women's History Month go by without highlighting some of the incredible women out there, and while this one lost her life, she still did incredible things in the world of mountaineering. Francys Arsentiev, also known as Sleeping Beauty accomplished many firsts. Not just as an American woman, but as a woman. She was resilient and kind and had respect for the mountains. But Everest did not hold the same for her. Give the episode a listen now!The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. Sources: Ultimatelilimanjaro.com; swotahtravel.com; geographypods.com; Allthingsinteresting.com; britannica.comIntro poem is by me, can you tell? Haha

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