Podcasts about andes mountains

As our bus traveled higher and higher on the narrow road along the Andes Mountains, my teammates were busy laughing and singing. I was staring out my window—aghast that there weren’t any guardrails between us and the abyss to our right. As we kept going up and up and up, feeling a bit fearful and anxious, I started to wonder why our short-term mission team had come to this remote part of Ecuador. Then it dawned on me: God must really love these people if He would send His own Son to die for them. Surely, I could get through a scary bus ride to express that love with them. It ended up being such a joy to do short Bible lessons, share our testimonies and pray with the people who welcomed us in the various towns we visited each day. The apostle Paul was committed to telling others about Jesus so they too could put their trust in Him. In Romans 10:13 he says that all who call on Jesus “will be saved.” But, “how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?” (Romans 10:14-15). There are people all around us who don’t know Christ. Let’s ask God for the courage to share the Good News of Jesus with others, to pray with them and invite them to a church service or activity.

This episode we are specifically covering our general observations while visiting Argentina. We cover the food, the toilet paper, the "agua con gas", the Andes Mountains and so much more!

In this unflinching episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into one of history's most harrowing survival stories. On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 slammed into the Andes Mountains, leaving 33 survivors stranded at 12,000 feet in subzero temperatures. For 72 days, they battled avalanches, frostbite, and starvation. When their meager supplies ran out, they faced an unthinkable decision: consume the dead or die themselves. This episode chronicles the psychological torment, the impossible moral choices, and the superhuman trek of two survivors who walked ten days through the frozen mountains to find rescue. A raw testament to human resilience and the terrifying price of survival. 00:00 Welcome and Housekeeping 01:25 Introducing the Podcast 01:48 Setting the Scene: The Andes Flight Disaster 02:08 The Crash 03:11 Immediate Aftermath 04:05 Struggle for Survival 15:55 The Search is Called Off 18:16 Facing the Unthinkable 20:06 The Grim Reality of Survival 21:01 A Desperate Decision 23:35 The Psychological Toll 25:44 Avalanche Strikes Again 27:18 A Daring Escape Plan 28:38 Journey Through the Mountains 35:36 Rescue and Aftermath 39:22 Legacy of Survival Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ Check out our website! www.thecruxsurvival.com REFERENCES Primary Sources: Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read (1974) Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home by Nando Parrado (2006) Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch (2019) Technical Documentation: Official Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 accident investigation reports Medical journals documenting survivors' conditions upon rescue Geographic surveys of crash site location Aviation records and flight data Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Wine, Secrets, & Friendship: Unveiling Love in Mendoza Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el cálido sol de verano y con el majestuoso telón de fondo de los Andes, Marta, Elena y Javier paseaban por los viñedos de Mendoza.En: Under the warm summer sun and with the majestic backdrop of the Andes Mountains, Marta, Elena, and Javier strolled through the vineyards of Mendoza.Es: El aire estaba impregnado con el dulce aroma de las uvas y el sonido de las cigarras resonaba suavemente alrededor.En: The air was filled with the sweet scent of grapes, and the sound of cicadas softly resonated around.Es: Marta llevaba meses sintiendo una mezcla de emociones.En: Marta had been experiencing a mix of emotions for months.Es: Su amistad con Elena era su mayor tesoro, pero algo había cambiado; un sentimiento profundo crecía en su corazón, pero distinto al de la mera amistad.En: Her friendship with Elena was her greatest treasure, but something had changed; a deep feeling was growing in her heart, different from mere friendship.Es: Cada sonrisa de Elena la desarmaba, y cada risa resonaba en su alma como una suave melodía.En: Every smile from Elena disarmed her, and every laugh echoed in her soul like a gentle melody.Es: Elena, siempre aventurera y llena de vida, no sospechaba de los sentimientos ocultos de Marta.En: Elena, always adventurous and full of life, didn't suspect Marta's hidden feelings.Es: Ella disfrutaba del día con su novio, Javier, quien tenía un secreto propio: planeaba pedirle matrimonio a Elena durante el Día de San Valentín.En: She was enjoying the day with her boyfriend, Javier, who had his own secret: he planned to propose to Elena on Valentine's Day.Es: Todo debía ser perfecto, y los viñedos de Mendoza ofrecían el ambiente ideal.En: Everything had to be perfect, and the vineyards of Mendoza offered the ideal setting.Es: Mientras caminaban juntos entre los viñedos, con las uvas casi maduras bajo sus pies, Marta decidió que necesitaba más tiempo con Elena, lejos del bullicio de sus emociones conflictivas y los planes de Javier.En: As they walked together among the vineyards, with the grapes almost ripe underfoot, Marta decided she needed more time with Elena, away from the bustle of her conflicting emotions and Javier's plans.Es: Así que, con una sonrisa forzada, propuso que fueran juntas a una degustación de vinos.En: So, with a forced smile, she suggested they go together for a wine tasting.Es: “Elena, ¿vamos a ese mirador? Desde allí podemos ver todo el viñedo,” dijo Marta, señalando un pequeño cerro al final del camino.En: “Elena, shall we go to that lookout? From there we can see the whole vineyard,” said Marta, pointing at a small hill at the end of the path.Es: Elena asintió con entusiasmo.En: Elena nodded enthusiastically.Es: “¡Sí, me encantaría! La vista debe ser increíble.”En: “Yes, I'd love to! The view must be incredible.”Es: Javier, pensando que las amigas querían pasar tiempo juntas, las animó a ir mientras él preparaba el momento especial.En: Javier, thinking the friends wanted to spend time together, encouraged them to go while he prepared the special moment.Es: “Disfruten un rato, yo las alcanzo después.”En: “Enjoy for a while, I'll catch up with you later.”Es: Marta y Elena caminaron hasta el mirador.En: Marta and Elena walked to the lookout.Es: De pie, con el viento jugando en sus cabellos, contemplaron el paisaje ondulado.En: Standing there, with the wind playing in their hair, they contemplated the rolling landscape.Es: La vista era impresionante: un mar de verde bajo un cielo azul sin nubes.En: The view was stunning: a sea of green under a cloudless blue sky.Es: Entonces, en ese lugar apartado, Marta sintió que su corazón no podía guardar más su secreto.En: Then, in that secluded place, Marta felt her heart could no longer keep its secret.Es: Miró a Elena, que sonreía con ojos brillantes, y supo que era el momento.En: She looked at Elena, who smiled with bright eyes, and knew it was the moment.Es: “Elena, hay algo que necesito decirte,” comenzó Marta, su voz más temblorosa de lo que esperaba.En: “Elena, there's something I need to tell you,” Marta began, her voice more tremulous than she had expected.Es: “No es fácil para mí, pero… siento algo más que amistad por ti.”En: “It's not easy for me, but... I feel something more than friendship for you.”Es: Elena miró a Marta, sorprendida pero gentil, permitiéndole continuar mientras el viento suave seguía soplando.En: Elena looked at Marta, surprised but gentle, allowing her to continue while the soft wind kept blowing.Es: Marta respiró hondo.En: Marta took a deep breath.Es: “Sé que estás con Javier y que te importa mucho.En: “I know you're with Javier and that he means a lot to you.Es: No quiero entrometerme en eso.En: I don't want to come between that.Es: Solo quería que supieras lo que siento.”En: I just wanted you to know how I feel.”Es: Elena, aún procesando las palabras de Marta, tomó su mano con calidez.En: Elena, still processing Marta's words, warmly took her hand.Es: “Gracias por confiar en mí, Marta.En: “Thank you for trusting me, Marta.Es: Eres una amiga increíble y te aprecio mucho.En: You're an incredible friend, and I appreciate you very much.Es: Javier significa mucho para mí, pero valoro profundamente nuestra amistad.”En: Javier means a lot to me, but I deeply value our friendship.”Es: Marta sintió una mezcla de alivio y tristeza.En: Marta felt a mix of relief and sadness.Es: Había temido ese momento, pero ahora sabía que, al ser honesta, había preservado su amistad con Elena, a pesar de todo.En: She had feared this moment, but now she knew that by being honest, she had preserved her friendship with Elena, despite everything.Es: Regresaron juntas hacia Javier, quien las esperaba cerca de las hileras de parras con una sonrisa y un anillo de compromiso oculto en su bolsillo.En: They returned together to where Javier was waiting near the rows of vines with a smile and an engagement ring hidden in his pocket.Es: Mientras tanto, Marta encontró paz al aceptar sus sentimientos y valorar la amistad sobre un amor no correspondido.En: Meanwhile, Marta found peace in accepting her feelings and valuing friendship over unrequited love.Es: Sabía que cada paso bajo el sol en los viñedos de Mendoza le permitió avanzar hacia una nueva etapa, rica en sinceridad y compañerismo verdadero.En: She knew that each step under the sun in the vineyards of Mendoza allowed her to move forward into a new stage, rich in sincerity and true companionship. Vocabulary Words:the backdrop: el telón de fondomajestic: majestuosothe vineyard: el viñedothe cicadas: las cigarrasto resonate: resonarhidden: ocultoto propose: pedir matrimonioripe: madurothe lookout: el miradorto contemplate: contemplarto disarm: desarmartremulous: temblorosato process: procesarthe rows: las hilerasthe engagement ring: el anillo de compromisoto preserve: preservarsincerity: sinceridadthe stage: la etapato strolled: pasearthe scent: el aromato suspect: sospecharadventurous: aventureraenthusiastically: con entusiasmoto encourage: animarthe companion: el compañerothe secret: el secretoconflicting: conflictivasthe breeze: la brisathe treasure: el tesorothe laughter: la risa

Work is nearly complete on the aptly named 'Extremely Large Telescope' high up in the Andes Mountains in Chile. Tom Ray, Professor of Astrophysics at the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies and President of the European Southern Observatory, leads the project.

Legends abound in cultures around the world, but perhaps no legend is more prevalent than that of ancient giants, which seems to pervade many stories of old. Author, filmmaker, and explorer, Timothy Alberino, discusses his adventures filming a series in Peru, where he digs into the history and legends surrounding megaliths - massive structures built by ancient people of mysterious origins. From the Andes Mountains to the laboratories of DNA analysis, Timothy breaks down the possible explanations for the “Golden Age” of ancient cultures, in which many populations seemed to thrive exponentially before a massive global catastrophe wiped out their achievements. He also talks about legends of living giants in Afghanistan, as well as the information being revealed today at the UFO congressional hearings in Washington, D.C.TAKEAWAYSPresidents don't necessarily have access to special secret programs that detail UFO sightings or alien researchA C-130 pilot in Afghanistan claims to have transported the body of a giant years agoThe Antediluvian world seems to have flourished wildly before the Flood, but much of that history is lostThe presence of megaliths worldwide suggests that mankind once shared access to a global intellect

In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes us to Peru to explore a beautiful Andean legend about the origin of Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, located between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains. Considered a sacred place by Andean peoples, the lake is more than just a body of water—it is a powerful symbol of punishment, forgiveness, and new beginnings.✨ A story of respect, consequences, and rebirth—this legend reminds us why Lake Titicaca holds such deep cultural meaning.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, rate the podcast, and help others discover ¡Cuéntame!We'd also love to hear from you!Click here for information about my virtual Spanish class!Transcript of this episode HERE!

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Breathless Adventure: Lessons from Machu Picchu Heights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol se levantaba lentamente sobre las montañas de los Andes, iluminando con su luz dorada las ruinas místicas de Machu Picchu.En: The sun rose slowly over the Andes Mountains, illuminating with its golden light the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu.Es: Mariana y Esteban, emocionados y un poco nerviosos, comenzaban su aventura.En: Mariana and Esteban, excited and a little nervous, were beginning their adventure.Es: Querían llegar hasta Huayna Picchu, una montaña alta, con una vista impresionante del paisaje.En: They wanted to reach Huayna Picchu, a tall mountain with an impressive view of the landscape.Es: Mariana miraba a su alrededor, fascinada por la majestuosidad del lugar.En: Mariana looked around, fascinated by the majesty of the place.Es: Joaquín, su guía local, caminaba tranquilo, compartiendo historias sobre los Incas.En: Joaquín, their local guide, walked calmly, sharing stories about the Incas.Es: A su lado, Esteban, lleno de energía, seguía el ritmo, aunque por momentos se detenía para admirar la vista.En: Beside him, Esteban, full of energy, kept up the pace, although at times he paused to admire the view.Es: Después de unas horas, Mariana notó que Esteban empezaba a respirar con dificultad.En: After a few hours, Mariana noticed that Esteban was starting to breathe with difficulty.Es: Sus pasos eran más lentos, y su rostro, pálido.En: His steps were slower, and his face was pale.Es: La altitud de Machu Picchu, a más de 2,400 metros sobre el nivel del mar, era traicionera para quienes no estaban acostumbrados.En: The altitude of Machu Picchu, at more than 2,400 meters above sea level, was treacherous for those who were not accustomed to it.Es: —Esteban, ¿estás bien?En: "Esteban, are you okay?"Es: —preguntó Mariana, preocupada.En: asked Mariana, worried.Es: —Creo que me falta el aire —respondió él, con voz entrecortada.En: "I think I'm short of breath," he responded, with a faltering voice.Es: Joaquín, quien caminaba un poco más adelante, volvió rápidamente al escuchar la conversación.En: Joaquín, who was walking a little ahead, quickly returned upon hearing the conversation.Es: Evaluó la situación con rapidez.En: He assessed the situation swiftly.Es: Conocía los signos del mal de altura y sabía que era importante actuar pronto.En: He knew the signs of altitude sickness and knew it was important to act promptly.Es: —Necesitamos bajar —dijo Joaquín, calmado pero decidido—.En: "We need to go down," said Joaquín, calm but determined.Es: En un nivel más bajo, Esteban se sentirá mejor.En: "At a lower level, Esteban will feel better."Es: Mariana dudó por un momento.En: Mariana hesitated for a moment.Es: Su deseo de completar el ascenso era fuerte, pero la seguridad de su hermano era lo más importante.En: Her desire to complete the ascent was strong, but her brother's safety was the most important.Es: Finalmente, y con resignación, accedió a la propuesta de Joaquín.En: Finally, and with resignation, she agreed to Joaquín's proposal.Es: Mientras comenzaban el descenso, el cielo azul se cubría de nubes ligeras.En: As they began the descent, the blue sky became covered with light clouds.Es: Mariana sentía el peso de su decisión, pero no había dudas.En: Mariana felt the weight of her decision, yet there was no doubt.Es: Joaquín caminaba junto a Esteban, ayudándolo a moverse despacio y con cuidado.En: Joaquín walked alongside Esteban, helping him to move slowly and carefully.Es: Pronto, el aire comenzó a adquirir un aroma más fresco y respirable.En: Soon, the air began to have a fresher, more breathable aroma.Es: Esteban recuperó su color y respiración.En: Esteban regained his color and breath.Es: La calma volvió, y con ella, la sonrisa en el rostro de Mariana.En: Calm returned, and with it, the smile on Mariana's face.Es: Agradeció a Joaquín su paciencia y sabiduría.En: She thanked Joaquín for his patience and wisdom.Es: —Creo que hoy aprendí algo —dijo Mariana mirando a su hermano—.En: "I think I learned something today," said Mariana looking at her brother.Es: Pedir ayuda no es una debilidad.En: "Asking for help is not a weakness."Es: Joaquín sonrió, satisfecho de haber sido útil.En: Joaquín smiled, satisfied to have been helpful.Es: Planeaban regresar al día siguiente, más preparados y con el aprendizaje bien claro.En: They planned to return the next day, more prepared and with the lesson well understood.Es: El espíritu de aventura se fortalecía, y un nuevo plan nacía con entusiasmo renovado.En: The spirit of adventure was strengthening, and a new plan was born with renewed enthusiasm.Es: Y así, entre las montañas eternas y el cantar de las aves, Mariana, Esteban y Joaquín forjaron una amistad basada en la confianza y la colaboración.En: And so, among the eternal mountains and the song of birds, Mariana, Esteban, and Joaquín forged a friendship based on trust and collaboration.Es: Machu Picchu, una vez más, demostró ser no solo un lugar de historia, sino un maestro de la vida misma.En: Machu Picchu once again proved to be not just a place of history, but a teacher of life itself. Vocabulary Words:the Andes: los Andesthe ruins: las ruinasmystical: místicothe guide: el guíato admire: admirartreacherous: traicioneroto hesitate: dudarresignation: la resignaciónthe aroma: el aromathe altitude: la altitudto pause: detenersecalm: tranquilofascinated: fascinadomajestic: majestuosoimpressive: impresionanteto breathe: respirardifficulty: la dificultadaltitude sickness: el mal de alturato descent: el descensoto act: actuarswiftly: con rapidezdetermined: decididotrust: la confianzacollaboration: la colaboraciónadventure: la aventuraenthusiasm: el entusiasmothe eternal mountains: las montañas eternasthe song of birds: el cantar de las avesthe landscape: el paisajeto ascend: el ascenso

Further reading: Mysterious ‘blue goo' at the bottom of the sea stumps scientists Three new species of ground snakes discovered under graveyards and churches in Ecuador Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. I've come down a cold this week, and while I'm feeling better, it is settling into my chest as usual and I'm starting to cough. Since I'm still recovering and need to be in bed instead of sitting up researching animals, and since my voice is already sounding a little rough, here's a Patreon episode this week instead of a regular episode. I had been planning to run old Patreon episodes for a few weeks in December so I could have some time off for the holidays, and those were already scheduled, so I just moved one of those episodes up to use this week instead. This is a Patreon episode from October of 2022, where we talked about two very slightly spooky animal discoveries. We'll start with a suggestion from my brother Richard, about a strange newly discovered creature at the bottom of the ocean. On August 30, 2022, the NOAA Ocean Exploration research team was off the coast of Puerto Rico. That's in the Caribbean, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The expedition was mostly collecting data about the sea floor, including acoustic information and signs of climate change and habitat destruction. Since the Caribbean is an area of the ocean with high biodiversity but also high rates of fishing and trawling, the more we can learn about the animals and plants that live on the sea floor, the more we can do to help protect them. When a remotely operated vehicle dives, it sends video to a team of scientists who can watch in real time and control where the rover goes. On this particular day, the rover descended to a little over 1,300 feet deep, or around 407 meters, when the sea floor came in view. Since this area is the site of an underwater ridge, the sea floor varies by a lot, and the rover swam along filming things and taking samples of the water and so forth, sometimes as deep as about 2,000 feet, or 611 meters. The rover saw lots of interesting animals, including fish and corals of various types, even a fossilized coral reef. Then it filmed something the scientists had never seen before. It was a little blue blob sitting on the sea floor. It wasn't moving and it wasn't very big. It was shaped roughly like a ball but with little points or pimples all over it and a wider base like a skirt where it met the ground. And it was definitely pale blue in color. Then the rover saw more of the little blue blobs, quite a few of them in various places. The scientists think it may be a species of soft coral or possibly a type of sponge, possibly even a tunicate, which is also called a sea squirt. All these animals are invertebrates that don't move, which matches what little we know about the blue blob. The rover wasn't able to take a sample from one of the blue blobs, so for now we don't have anything to study except the video. But we know where the little blue blobs are, so researchers hope to visit them again soon and learn more about them. Next, let's return to dry land and learn about some newly discovered snakes. In fact, we're not just on dry land, we're way up high in the Andes Mountains in South America, specifically in some remote villages in Ecuador. A teacher named Diego Piñán moved to the town of El Chaco in 2013, and he started noticing dead snakes on the road that he didn't recognize. He also realized that people were killing the snakes on purpose. A lot of people are afraid of snakes, so Piñán made sure to teach his students about them so they would learn that most snakes aren't dangerous. He also kept the dead snakes he found and preserved them in alcohol so he could figure out later what species they were. But he never could figure it out. Then a scientist named Alejandro Arteaga assembled a team to study the animals found in remote areas of the...

Patterns of Isolation and Continuity in the Americas 4. Professor Meltzer notes that rapid dispersal and substantial population increase characterized the first peoples in the Americas, leading to early isolation and the emergence of subgroups through both geographic constraints like the Andes Mountains and social isolation due to increasing territoriality. Some areas show strong genomic continuity over millennia while others show discontinuity, with populations being displaced or replaced, and later influxes occurred around 6,000 years ago as maritime groups began crossing the Bering Sea, causing further admixture. Genomics is also used to study indigenous health history, including the incidence of diseases like tuberculosis, to help present-day descendants and confirm the devastating impact of infectious diseases introduced by Europeans.

It should have been a quick flight, just a few hours across the Andes Mountains from Uruguay to Chile. Onboard were members of a rugby team, and many of their friends, and family. Spirits were high, the mood light. But as they crossed into the mountains cloud cover dropped visibility to almost nothing. What would happen next would end or define the lives of the 45 people on board.Victims Gastón CostemalleAlexis HouniéGuido MagriDaniel ShawCarlos ValetaDr. Francisco Nicola, Team physicianEsther Horta Pérez de NicolaEugenia Dolgay Diedug de ParradoFernándo VázquezFrancisco AbalFelipe MaquirriainJulio Martínez-LamasGraciela Augusto Gumila de MarianiSusana ParradoDaniel MasponsJuan Carlos MenéndezLiliana Navarro Petraglia de MetholGustavo NicolichMarcelo Pérez, Captain of rugby teamEnrique PlateroDiego StormArturo NogueiraRafael EchavarrenNuma TurcattiSurvivors José Pedro AlgortaRoberto CanessaAlfredo DelgadoDaniel FernándezRoberto FrancoisRoy HarleyJosé Luis InciarteÁlvaro ManginoJavier MetholCarlos Páez RodríguezFernando ParradoRamón SabellaAdolfo "Fito" StrauchEduardo StrauchAntonio "Tintin" VizintínGustavo ZerbinoSources Rare Historical Photos Britannica Wikipedia BBC All Thats Interesting Mental Floss ABC News Find a GraveSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!**We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Wildflowers are blooming in the Atacama Desert, an inhospitable stretch of land west of the Andes Mountains that normally gets just 2 millimeters of rain every year. But this July and August, a rare alignment of conditions led to a beautiful, fleeting burst of color that has drawn tourists and scientists alike. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wildflowers are blooming in the Atacama Desert, an inhospitable stretch of land west of the Andes Mountains that normally gets just 2 millimeters of rain every year. But this July and August, a rare alignment of conditions led to a beautiful, fleeting burst of color that has drawn tourists and scientists alike. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Send us a textReturn of the Sober Butterfly- Nadine's Life Updates, Summer Adventures, and Starting 75 HardWatch the full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/aoJZ0Igm08oIn this episode, Nadine returns after a two-month hiatus to provide life updates and catch listeners up on her summer experiences. She discusses her high-functioning depression, a challenging summer job, and a rigorous but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to become a Pilates instructor. Nadine also shares details about her adventurous trek in the Andes Mountains of Peru, the challenges she faced, and how it provided her with clarity. She concludes the episode by announcing her plan to finish the year strong by undertaking the 75 Hard challenge. Listeners are invited to join her journey and follow her updates on Instagram.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:38 Life Updates and Sobriety Journey03:04 Dealing with Depression and Burnout06:49 Summer Job and Overcommitment09:11 Pilates Training Struggles16:57 Vacation in Peru20:02 Altitude Sickness and Rainbow Mountain30:21 Struggles of the First Night31:29 Meeting the Group and Guide32:10 Facing Physical Challenges33:56 Bathroom Woes and Remedies35:49 Unexpected Companions37:47 Reaching the Mountain Peak42:44 The Journey Continues49:18 Reflecting on the Trek51:12 Post-Trek Adventures54:45 Planning for the Future

On October 13, 1972, a fight transporting a Uruguayan rugby club crashed into the Andes Mountains.  For the following 72 days, survivors of the crash were stranded in the ice and snow, forced to survive in sub-zero temperatures, battling starvation and avalanches.  Desperate to escape the mountains, two of the crash survivors trekked across the harsh terrain for 10 days, eventually finding rescue for the remaining survivors.  Learn more about the survival of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. ExpressVPN Go to expressvpn.com/EED to get an extra four months of ExpressVPN for free!w Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A story told by children, for children—straight from our Montessori classroom.In this episode, we begin our school year with a tale that beautifully connects to our Montessori Great Lesson and the idea of Cosmic Education—a way to help children understand their place in the universe.

This week, we're honored to welcome Oliver Treviso from Swansea, Wales, an adventurer whose extraordinary journey embodies the transformative power of getting lost to find yourself. Facing uncertainty and conflict between who he believed himself to be and who he wanted to become, Oliver made a bold decision that would change his life forever.Oliver takes us on his incredible 20-month trek along the entire length of the Andes Mountains—from Argentina to Venezuela's Caribbean Sea. Covering seven countries and 14,000 kilometers on foot, he describes stepping off the plane in Argentina and feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of what lay ahead.In this episode, we explore Oliver's transformation from a young man struggling with his identity to someone who found purpose through adventure. He shares harrowing stories from the trail and the unexpected kindness of strangers. Join us for a conversation about finding strength through solitude, the power of taking that first step, and discovering who you are when everything familiar is stripped away.

In this episode of Canadian Investing in the US, Glen Sutherland speaks with Torrin Brauch, an American expat who relocated to Ecuador in search of a better food supply and overall quality of life. Torrin shares his journey from growing organic food on a farm in Florida to building a 17-unit eco-lodge in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. He discusses his motivations for leaving the U.S., the process of buying his first property within days of arriving, and how Ecuador's low property taxes, favorable climate, and structured property registry system made it a compelling place to settle and invest. Torrin now operates a hospitality and real estate development business under the banner Live the Life in Ecuador, offering seller-financed lots, sustainable housing, and relocation support for foreigners. He walks listeners through the logistics of buying property, visa options, and the legal framework for ownership and financing in Ecuador. Torrin also highlights the lifestyle benefits, including clean air, fresh food from community food forests, and a welcoming local culture. Interested visitors can learn more or arrange a stay through his website, livethelifeinecuador.com.

In the land of the Condor, near the base of the tallest mountain in the Western hemisphere, an Incan community lived. The people hunted, along the sheer hillsides, they farmed, they collected water from the river gushing from snowmelt. They had children, built families, and passed on traditions to generations of descendants.The land was cold, inhospitable, but their village grew and their community thrived at the far Southern reaches of the vast Incan empire, in present-day Argentina. Today, centuries have passed, the people are gone, but the stones and dirt that made their homes remain. The stories and language of their ancestors have been lost to time. But their spirits remain. And the ruins remember.This is episode 60 of Stories of Resistance—a podcast co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Independent investigative journalism, supported by Global Exchange's Human Rights in Action program. Each week, we'll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review. And please consider signing up for the Stories of Resistance podcast feed, either in Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or wherever you listen.You can check out pictures of these Incan ruins in Argentina's Andes Mountains, on Michael's Patreon account.Please consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox's reporting at patreon.com/mfox. There you can also see exclusive pictures, video, and interviews. Written and produced by Michael Fox.Become a member and join the Stories of Resistance Supporters Club today!Follow Stories of Resistance on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Unity is a non-denominational Spiritual Community in Central Oregon. Join us each week for some great music, a little bit of silliness, and a lot of inspirational soul food. All are welcome! This week: Kevin Kubota shares, “Creating a New Spiritual Path”. Have you ever wondered if life's transformative moments require dramatic events, or if they can quietly unfold within the fabric of everyday life? This Sunday, I invite you to join me on a journey of exploration as we delve into "Creating a New Spiritual Path." – drawing inspiration from a recent and dramatic experience trekking through the Andes Mountains. We'll ponder the concept of personal pilgrimages and embracing the peace and clarity that comes from deep surrender. Whether you're seeking profound change or gentle nudges on your spiritual journey, this talk promises to kindle curiosity and inspire introspection. Will you join me in this exploration? ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Submit your prayer claims online!: http://bit.ly/prayerclaim Please TXT donations to: (833) 455-1960 or Donate on our website: https://unitycentraloregon.org/donate/ Donate via Paypal: http://bit.ly/donateunitybend More goodness on our website: [www.UnityCentralOregon.org](http://www.unitycentraloregon.org/)

Unity is a non-denominational Spiritual Community in Central Oregon. Join us each week for some great music, a little bit of silliness, and a lot of inspirational soul food. All are welcome! This week: Kevin Kubota shares "Creating a New Spiritual Path”. Have you ever wondered if life's transformative moments require dramatic events, or if they can quietly unfold within the fabric of everyday life? This Sunday, I invite you to join me on a journey of exploration as we delve into "Creating a New Spiritual Path." – drawing inspiration from a recent and dramatic experience trekking through the Andes Mountains. We'll ponder the concept of personal pilgrimages and embracing the peace and clarity that comes from deep surrender. Whether you're seeking profound change or gentle nudges on your spiritual journey, this talk promises to kindle curiosity and inspire introspection. Will you join me in this exploration? ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Submit your prayer claims online!: http://bit.ly/prayerclaim Please TXT donations to: (833) 455-1960 or Donate on our website: https://unitycentraloregon.org/donate/ Donate via Paypal: http://bit.ly/donateunitybend More goodness on our website: [www.UnityCentralOregon.org](http://www.unitycentraloregon.org/)

Today we are joined by herbalist, adventurer and teacher Callie North. Born and raised on Lopez Island, Washington, Callie spent her youth engrossed in the nature of the Pacific Northwest. Her love of the outdoors and relationship with sacred plant medicine led her to open Northsea Apothecary in the spring of 2016. Shortly after, Callie got to spend 72 days living alone in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Patagonia, Argentina as a contestant on Season 3 of the History Channel show Alone. She fished, foraged, and built shelter using what she could find around her. 

Join Fernando “Nando” Parrado, businessman, author, and internationally recognized speaker, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss endurance, crisis leadership, and the remarkable will to survive. Surviving one of the most harrowing events of the twentieth century: the 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, tragically losing his mother, sister, and many rugby teammates, Parrado reflects on how the values and work ethic his family engrained in him, which was nurtured on the rugby pitch, helped build the resilience needed to withstand 72 days in extreme conditions and lead a mission across the Andes to save the remaining survivors. Author of international best-seller, Miracle in the Andes, Parrado describes why he chose to publish the book 36 years after the ordeal, how he went on to create a second life after the trauma, why rugby instills life lessons like no other sport in the world – moral clarity, collective responsibility, self-confidence, and his inspiring advice for young people today. For more conversations from world leaders from key countries, subscribe to receive instant notification of the next episode.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Fernando “Nando” Parrado is a businessman, author, and internationally recognized speaker whose extraordinary life story began with one of the most harrowing survival events of the twentieth century: the 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes Mountains. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.  

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on August 30, 2021.___From 1531-1532, Pizzaro and his group conquered and destroyed the Inca Civilization. Climbing the Andes Mountains, they probably never questioned the ability of the Inca Empire to feed itself in the absence of cattle and wheat. That was, by most estimations, the farthest thing from the mind of the conqueror. Amongst the riches they stole and the mining they conducted, a resource emerged that McNeill believes would have altered history had it not been discovered and transplanted throughout the world. That discovery was the potato.What if Pizzaro hadn't brought the potato to Europe? Join us as we continue asking "What if", discuss what might have happened if the conquistador had left the potato behind in the ruins of his conquest, and how such a decision would have changed the world we know today.    

Hola! Today we are going to talk about the Tragedy of the Rugby Team that Crashed in the Andes Mountains and Cannibalism?. Some interesting facts and details. In this crazy story you will be listening a lot of interesting facts, learning new vocabulary and interesting words in Spanish and also you will be improving your listening skills in Spanish. I hope that you will practice your Spanish by listening to the phrases and new words that you already know and also with the ones that you do not know.You can support me and my podcast if you want:Donate with PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennisYou can buy me a cup of coffee here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennisMy Youtube channel: Spanish with Dennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVuRUMQGwtzBIp1YAImQFQMy new Discord server and chat and you can already join and write to me there:https://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCMy new Telegram channel and you can already join and write to me or comment there:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennisJoin my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/spanishwithdennisDonate with Boosty:https://boosty.to/spanishwithdennis/donateDonate with Donation Alerts:https://www.donationalerts.com/r/dennisespinosaSupport me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportDonate with Crypto currency:Bitcoin (BTC)1DioiGPAQ6yYbEgcxEFRxWm5hZJcfLG9V6USDT (ERC20)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855USDT (TRC20)TXoQwsaiTGBpWVkyeigApLT8xC82rQwRCNEthereum (ETH)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855Support me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/slow-spanish-language--5613080/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tprs-spanish-stories--5600864/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comprehensible-spanish-language--5595630/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportIf you support me, it will motivate me to create more content for all of you. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations on what other platform you can support me and my podcasts, please let me know. You can write to me on telegram.My other podcasts you can find it on different platforms and apps:1-  Comprehensible Spanish Language Podcast2 - TPRS Spanish Stories3 - Slow Spanish LanguageI hope that you like and enjoy the episode :)

Welcome back to another fun-filled episode of the Stuff I Never Knew trivia game show podcast! This week, your host Jeff Revilla is joined by three fascinating guests—Rachel Isabela, Terrie Christine, and Sam—for a rollicking, laugh-out-loud battle of wits and weird facts. In this episode, titled "From Mouse Paste to Farts in a Jar: Weird Medical History Trivia and Fun Sports Connections," things heat up right away with the outrageous “Medical Miracles or Nightmares” round, where our players must guess whether bizarre historical medical practices are true or totally made up. From mouses used as medicine to farts in a jar, nothing is too strange for this crew!But the challenge doesn't end there. The contestants move on to a mind-bending connections round, with answers cleverly tied together by sports themes, before finally facing off in a high-stakes, clue-driven finale where every buzzer and guess can make or break the game.Stay tuned as Jeff keeps everyone on their toes with creative questions, and meet our charismatic guests—each professionals in the world of intuitive and energy healing—who share not just their trivia chops but a quick peek into their unique backgrounds. Who will walk away with the title this week? Hit play and find out!Connect with Our Guests!Rachel Isabela (she/her) – Calling in from Argentina, Rachel is a medical intuitive, former nurse, and holistic healer. She helps people break through emotional blocks using modalities like crystals, Reiki, and her intuitive gifts.Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @quantumcrystalhealingYouTube: Rachel Isabela Quantum HealerTerrie Christine – Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Terrie is an intuitive energy healer and psychic medium with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in uncovering subconscious blocks and helping clients feel more supported by “all that is.”Connect with Terrie: Website: terriechristine.comInstagram: @terriechristineFacebook: @terriechristine333TikTok: @terriechristine Book: "The Secret Power of You"Sam (she/her) – From Northeast Pennsylvania, Sam is a spiritual life coach, aura reader, and educator. She guides people through awakenings and teaches about energy, often infusing creativity through her platforms.Connect with Sam:Website: imaginativehaus.com Instagram: @imaginativehausHere is how AI listened to this episode!  If you'd like AI summaries of your podcasts, check out Castmagic!https://get.castmagic.io/ugp958dba02xEpisode Play-by-Play (Contains Spoilers)Round 1: Medical Miracles or NightmaresRules:Each contestant is given a bizarre historical "fact" about medicine. They simply guess if it's true or false. Think “mouse paste” for toothaches and “farts in a jar” to ward off the plague!Highlights:Rachel correctly guessed that mashed mouse was really used in Egypt for toothaches (ew!).Terrie was surprised to learn that sliced mouse for warts was actually a true remedy in England.Sam nailed “mouse mustaches” for cleft lips as FALSE (thank goodness).Bizarre facts included stuttering "cures" (cutting tongues!), healing tonics with coca leaves, and a “farts in a jar” defense against the Black Death.Rachel and Sam came out with a slight lead into the next round.Round 2: ConnectionsRules:Each player goes solo in the “hot seat.” Jeff asks four questions where the answers all tie together into one sports-related theme. If the player gets the connection right, they score a bonus point. Each “hot seat” ends with a rapid-fire “Name Five” challenge for an extra five points.Rachel:Her clues (block, dig, spike, serve) led her to the answer “volleyball.” She also aced the Name Five: Summer Olympic sports not played in winter.Terrie:Her answers (giant, cowboy, brown, bronco) led to “football,” and she had to name five cookies you wouldn't want on pizza.Sam:Her clues (360, flip, grind, ollie) pointed toward “board sports/skateboarding,” and her Name Five: People names that are also dog names.Scoreboard Update:Rachel: 10Terrie & Sam: 9Round 3: Who/What/Where Am I? (Buzz-In Challenge)Rules:Jeff gives progressively specific clues to a person, place, thing, or event. Contestants “buzz in” with their personalized sounds. Buzz in early and get it right—score up to 3 points. Buzz early and miss—lose those points!Memorable Moments:Terrie scored for “whiskey” (bourbon) using clues like “51% corn.”Willie Nelson and Texas Roadhouse made for a country music question.Fastest finger Sam scored 3 points for “stingray” (Chevy Corvette inspiration).Historical disasters, unicorn mammals (narwhal!), and Wikipedia stumped the crew and led to plenty of buzzer drama.The final question left Rachel narrowly in the lead!Final Scores:Rachel: 12 (Winner!)Terrie & Sam: Close behindThanks for listening – Don't forget to follow, leave a review, and check out our amazing guests in the show notes! See you on the next episode of “Stuff I Never Knew!” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Adorned in shades of peridot green, sapphire blue, and onyx black, the Green Jay is a jewel-toned wonder with a voice as loud as its color palette. Their range is split over two regions, one from southern Texas to northern Belize and a second along the Andes Mountains from Venezuela to Bolivia. Green Jays often forage in family flocks where their noisy, rasping chatter helps ward off predators and keep their colorful kin together.This episode is sponsored by Bruce Heyne, in thanks to all those who steward the parks, refuges, and nature preserves that support birds — especially in Deep South Texas where Green Jays thrive.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Send us a textIn this chilling episode of The Wandering Road, Chris and Dean dive deep into one of the most harrowing survival stories of the 20th century—the crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the unforgiving Andes Mountains.What begins as a routine flight for a Uruguayan rugby team quickly turns into a living nightmare when the plane crashes in the middle of nowhere, leaving the survivors stranded at over 11,000 feet with no food, no help, and no way out. Over the course of 72 grueling days, they face freezing temperatures, avalanches, and the ultimate moral dilemma—how far would you go to survive?Support the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

This episode marks the end of The Cobain 50 and El Cancionero de Kurt. After going through all 50 albums from Kurt’s list, we celebrated with an event in KEXP’s Gathering Space with a packed house of fans of Nirvana and the podcast to reflect on the series, what it’s meant to us, and what we’ve learned going through all of this music. Below find translations of the Spanish and Portuguese clips aired throughout the episode. Thank you to everyone who has supported our podcasts. We love you so much, it makes us sick. CLIP #1: Luis Carlos Calanca: “Maybe it made him explode, again in Brazil and worldwide it was Kurt Cobain when the band Nirvana came here. Months later, when Kurt Cobain saw them here, he started saying that the band was sensational. And then all the kids wanted to know about Os Mutantes. Lucinha Barbosa: “That’s how, word of mouth, I think, until '98, the big ones started to pay attention because there was no one to stay, no major record company that advertised didn't have that exactly through the fans themselves, word by word.” CLIP #2: José Bellas: Yes, that's right.The next day interviews were scheduled. I had to interview Dave Grohl. and I spent some time before the show at the house of one… one of the two managers of Los Brujos that was Alejandro Almada and he gave me a record for them. I took it there and I gave it to him (Dave). Anyway, another thing that was going around was that, during Los Brujos' soundcheck, Grohl showed up and went to backtages singing the song, people were saying that before Nirvana went on. CLIP #3: Jorge Francisco Soto Flores: Seattle could be any city in Chile. Seattle is a remote place, a rainy place, a place of forests. We (Chileans) are the end of the world, we are the outsiders. We have barriers that could be the Andes Mountains, the desert, the ice, the Pacific Ocean… It happened at a specific time in the 90s. We were returning to a pseudo-democracy. There is also something about representation with the lyrics in every aspect from pessimism now knowing what is going to happen next and also added to to the fact that Chileans love rock music. They are fans of rock and metal. What reason is there for people to be so fanatical about Chris Cornell that here is a god? About Cobain who is a god; that Eddie Vedder, who is a god; Mark Lineman who is a god. I think that’s the only explanation. I don’t see any other, honestly. Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin DouglasRecorded by: Brandon FitzsimmonsAudio Produced by: Julian Martlew and Dusty Henry Mixed and Mastered by: Matt MartinSpecial thanks to: Isabel Khalili and Larry Mizell Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Mark Klaassen, an orthopedic surgeon with a life story as extraordinary as his medical career. From growing up as a missionary kid in the Andes Mountains of Colombia—where he dreamed in Spanish and rode horses to fetch mail—to becoming a pioneering surgeon in the U.S., Dr. Klaassen's journey is nothing short of remarkable.Dr. Klaassen shares insights from his new book, Bone Voyage: Following One Surgeon on the Journey of a Lifetime, and delves into his unique philosophy: "Helping patients is everything." He discusses the challenges of modern healthcare, including the burdens of electronic medical records (EMRs) and the importance of human connection in medicine. The conversation also explores advancements in orthopedic surgery, such as outpatient joint replacements and innovative pain management techniques that minimize opioid use.With humor and humility, Dr. Klaassen reflects on his upbringing, the lessons he's learned as a father and grandfather, and the unwavering support of his wife, Sue. Whether you're fascinated by medical innovation, inspired by resilience, or simply love a great life story, this episode offers a heartfelt and enlightening look at the intersections of medicine, family, and purpose.Dr. MARK KLAASSEN is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in advanced joint replacement, hip and knee surgery, and robotic-assisted techniques. With over thirty years of experience, he has served as both a practicing surgeon and an educator, mentoring orthopedic surgeons worldwide and contributing to medical device development. Dr. Klaassen volunteers regularly on mission trips, providing life-changing surgeries to underserved communities in Central America. He is a Professor of Science at the University of Notre Dame and an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Indiana University. An avid outdoorsman and family man, he brings his personal philosophy of faith and service to his work.

Today I'm talking with Peruvian journalist and chef, Nico Vera. We talk about the joy of passing on cooking traditions through the generations. The recipe he tells us about is a recipe that originated centuries ago in Peru's Andes Mountains, but his mother's take on it is his favorite. Nico's Links:Website: PiscoTrail.comIG: @PiscoTrailRecipe: Causa LimeñaChristine's Links:Smoked Chicken BreastsShake and Bake Pork ChopsItalian Salsa VerdeGround Beef and CabbagePoached SalmonHam GravyDeviled EggsAll New Chicken Cookbook

The Trump Administration's plan to cut fraud and waste in government spending brings concern about the impact to Social Security. A Social Security expert weighs in. The legacy of John Paul II, twenty years after his death. Controversy grows over top officials' group chat with war plans; an expert in national security responds. The survivor of a devastating crash in the Andes Mountains shares how his faith helped him survive. Plus, one of the Pope's Missionaries of Mercy joins us from Rome to discuss the Jubilee.

"Machu Picchu Paces is inspired by my own trek along the Inca Trail in 2024, a journey of beauty, grandeur, and mystical setting culminating in Machu Picchu that left a deep impression on me. The raw beauty of the young Andes Mountains, the shifting terrain and biomes, and the sacred sense of place – a perfect integration of architecture into the landscape – resonated deeply with me. "My composition was created exclusively using a field recording from a 5-day trek along the Inca trail – the same duration as mine. The piece responds to the walking rhythm captured in the recording, which seemed unusually fast compared to my experience. Slow and steady is the way of the Inca Trail, and I wanted to expand the scope of rhythms to embrace the full range of travelers. I used time scaling to adjust the step rate and create four variants at different tempos, ranging from 40 steps per minute (an elderly hiker) to 150 (a professional porter). These operations produced sound files of different durations, which were then each time-scaled again to a common cadence to simulate a group hiking together. Subtle fluctuations introduced in individual tracks within the common cadence group reflect the natural dynamic of hikers falling behind or surging ahead — group formation, dissolution, and the effort of the climb. "Through minimal additional sound processing techniques limited to simulated analog delay, filtering, and mixing, I aimed to retain the essence of the original recording while revealing something unexpected. What emerged surprised me – almost animal-like sounds within the fractured density of layered paces, reflecting how the “natural” landscape of the Inca Trail has merged with cultural forces to create something both timeless and new. "Machu Picchu Paces reflects on tourism and collective movement along this historic path. As our guide reminded us, the worldwide appeal of Inca heritage supports a vital economy for local communities. Culminating in a pre-dawn descent to the historic site, I arrived exhausted and overwhelmed by the scale of the built environment and the surrounding mountain peaks. While Machu Picchu is rightfully named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the trail that leads to it is equally filled with wonder – present yet veiled, mystical and arduous. Machu Picchu Paces highlights the sonic heritage of a journey that connects travellers across centuries." Trek to Machu Picchu reimagined by David Galbraith. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

A discussion on how apparent extraterrestrial/non-human intelligent beings sometimes use clouds - or create artificial clouds - to hide their flying craft from humans.Links/Sources:APRO Bulletin 22 no. 3, 1973 : Aerial Phenomena Research Organization : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveCloud UFO In Same Spot After 9 Months SPOOKS Pilot | Aliens In AlaskaThis is a Real Photograph of Giant UFO hiding in clouds, taken in 2010 in Chile. Scientist found that the orb in this image is 200ft in size. It was taken by a family picnicking in the Andes Mountains in 2010. : StrangeEarthEerie 'UFO cloud' shocks Brits as rare phenomenon lurks over UK town for 10 minutes before disappearing | The US SunUFO footage revealed by pilot who saw disc-shaped ‘craft' near volcano - The Mirror USEerie 'UFO cloud' reappears in exact same spot over New Zealand mountain in bizarre phenomenon | The SunUFO seen flying out of clouds in slowmo video : UFOsSupport Extraterrestrial Reality/Quirk Zone on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Extraterrestrial_Reality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my YouTube channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quirk Zone - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgUFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn

A discussion on how apparent extraterrestrial/non-human intelligent beings sometimes use clouds - or create artificial clouds - to hide their flying craft from humans.Links/Sources:APRO Bulletin 22 no. 3, 1973 : Aerial Phenomena Research Organization : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveCloud UFO In Same Spot After 9 Months SPOOKS Pilot | Aliens In AlaskaThis is a Real Photograph of Giant UFO hiding in clouds, taken in 2010 in Chile. Scientist found that the orb in this image is 200ft in size. It was taken by a family picnicking in the Andes Mountains in 2010. : StrangeEarthEerie 'UFO cloud' shocks Brits as rare phenomenon lurks over UK town for 10 minutes before disappearing | The US SunUFO footage revealed by pilot who saw disc-shaped ‘craft' near volcano - The Mirror USEerie 'UFO cloud' reappears in exact same spot over New Zealand mountain in bizarre phenomenon | The SunUFO seen flying out of clouds in slowmo video : UFOsSupport Extraterrestrial Reality/Quirk Zone on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Extraterrestrial_Reality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my YouTube channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quirk Zone - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgUFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn

One of the world's tallest waterfalls is nestled in Northwestern Peru, right where the Amazon rainforest crashes into the Andes Mountains. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gocta

The Bible doesn't tell us to be busybodies. Unless someone is asking for guidance, we should mind our own business and do what we can for the Lord. God isn't calling us to climb the Andes Mountains or monitor the actions of everyone in the church. All He's asking us to do is what we can.

This flight path perfectly aligns with South America's Pacific Coast. The whole coast is dry, revealing a beautiful range of colors of the land below. Clouds tell the story, as the moist wind comes in over the Pacific, then the clouds dissipate as the air rises over the Andes Mountains, and clouds reform over the land beyond. Steve Thomas wonderful Guitarscapes, with soulful electric guitar enhanced with digital magic, provides the perfect mindset to gracefully watch the Earth below. The images were captured by astronaut Megan McArthur aboard ISS Expedition 66 on October 31, 2021. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40514]

Sometimes, it's just fun to have an agreeable conversation, and this is why I enjoyed chatting to Vivek Jayaraman. Vivek was born in Tamil, India and in the way life takes its unusual routes has ended up living in northern Bogota and with a love of mountains - he's from the plains - and a firm desire to know and understand the regions of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, Colombia. In his words: "Thus was born Project Boyacá and Project Cundinamarca. The idea being that I visit all the 123 and 116 municipalities atleast once. "People associate this part of the world with drugs, violence and the remote jungles. My attempt is to try and change this perception, taking into account that Colombia is my wife's home country. "I got fascinanted by small towns having grown up in similar places back in India. It was equally impressive to see names of the towns that can trace their origins to the indigenous culture of Muisca that dominated this region - Guachetá, Guachetá, Machetá for example - Chetá refers to farmlands. The indigenous origin is not too appreciated here I also wanted to create awareness of these. "My wife is from Guachetá, Cundinamarca which is believed the town of the Son of Sun - Goranchacha, which she did not know before I met her. "Eventually I want to have a repository of these travels in a website with photographs, Instagram being an easy way. I have made 100 posts each year 2022 onwards. I was this close to create a calendar last year with photos from specific regions, then it was too expensive and too late. This being, the idea of India through the eyes of India." What a wonderful story, you'll agree. The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.

Season 2 of the Alignment Academy Podcast is back!! I share how a Wachuma (Huachuma) retreat in the Andes Mountains of Peru changed my life.

Guest Marta Ballús is adventurous cyclist currently solo bikepacking  across South America. Starting in Southern Chile, Marta has navigated through diverse landscapes from the Andes Mountains to the Galapagos Islands. Inspired by a turning point in her life when she got laid off work, Marta decided to take control of her life by embarking on this journey. We discuss her transformation from a fearful to a confident traveler, her experiences with unique local cultures, the hospitality she's encountered, and life-changing moments such as learning to paraglide. A major highlight of her journey is crossing the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia. Listen as Marta shares insights about facing fears, gaining self-confidence, and embracing the surprises of solo travel.You can follo Marta's adventures via instagram -@MartasWay and her YouTube Channel Find out more about our Seek Travel Ride Lightweight Bikepacking Tour!Join me for a 6 night - 5 day tour through the Pyrenees Foothills.Dates - June 28 - July 04Start and Finish: ToulouseFind Out more and Book Your Spot Here Big thanks to Old Man Mountain for supporting this episode of Seek Travel Ride. If you're loving this podcast and want to support the show, visit oldmanmountain.com/seektravelride Not only will you discover great gear for your cycling adventures, but you'll also help keep Seek Travel Ride going strong.Support the showEnjoying Seek Travel Ride? Buy me a coffee and help support the show!Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail messageJoin the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingWebsite: Seek Travel Ride Facebook - Seek Travel Ride

In this conversation, Mary-Kate Morse discusses the significance of theological education and its role in preparing leaders for church and ministry. She emphasizes the importance of finding one's calling, the holiness associated with it, and the challenges faced by churches in post-Christian environments. Morris shares her experiences in church planting and the necessity of mentorship and grit in leadership. She advocates for a deep formation in Christ for ministry leaders and the need for tailored leadership training that adapts to unique contexts.======Key pointsTheological education is crucial for effective church leadership.Finding one's calling involves understanding who you are called to love.Good seminary education prepares leaders for long-term ministry.The church has lost the sense of the holiness of calling.Creating something from scratch shapes leadership skills.Building relationships in post-Christian cities takes time and patience.Grit is essential for leaders to navigate challenges.Mentorship is vital for developing the next generation of leaders.Leadership training should be context-specific and adaptable.Investing time in young leaders fosters resilience and commitment.======ABOUT OUR GUEST:MaryKate Morse was the former Executive Dean of Portland Seminary at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon, and a professor of leadership and spiritual formation. Currently, she is the Lead Mentor in the Doctor of Ministry program in Leadership & Spiritual Formation.Raised in the Air Force, MaryKate lived in various US states and overseas. She completed her BS in Secondary Education and English Literature at Longwood University in Virginia. With her husband, Randy, and small children, she lived in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru´ doing ministry and social projects partnering with the Aymará Indians.Upon return she did a Masters in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity at Western Evangelical Seminary (now Portland Seminary). She began teaching, studied spiritual formation and spiritual direction, and was certified as a spiritual director and recorded as a pastor with the Evangelical Friends.MaryKate completed her doctorate at Gonzaga University where she studied the characteristics of renewal leadership as modeled by Jesus. She continues to explore how the intersection of spiritual formation and effective leadership result in the transformation of individuals and communities especially for evangelists and front-line leaders in diverse cultural environments.Upon completion of her doctorate she planted two churches and served in various administrative positions at the university including Seminary Associate Dean, Director of Hybrid programs, and University Director of Strategic Planning. She is a spiritual director and leadership mentor and coach, conference and retreat speaker, and author including Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space, and Influence, A Guidebook to Prayer: 24 Ways to Walk with God, and Lifelong Leadership: Woven Together through Mentoring Communities. She is passionate about companioning and resourcing people on the front lines of ministry.MaryKate is married to Randy and has three adult children, six grandchildren, and a little Aussie, Tess. She enjoys being with family, hiking, reading, and exploring new places.

In this week's episode of Killers, Cults, and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are back with their unique blend of dark tales, campy fun, and meaningful conversations. Get cozy for this wild ride as we dive into:

Thanks to Mary, Mila, and Riley for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Comfortable and dermatological effects of hot spring bathing provide demonstrative insight into improvement in the rough skin of Capybaras Comfort of capybaras determined by SCIENCE: An especially attractive guinea pig: Guinea pigs come in lots of colors, patterns, and fur types [picture taken from this excellent site]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we're going to learn about two rodents, one small and one big. Thanks to Mary and Mila who both suggested the guinea pig, and thanks to Riley who suggested the capybara. This episode is a bit unusual because part of it comes from a Patreon episode from 2023. Like, literally a big chunk of this episode is the original audio from that one, and you'll be able to tell the difference in audio and know just how lazy I was this week. The episode actually came together in an unusual way too. Riley's parent emailed me last week with some new suggestions, including capybaras, but wasn't sure if we had already covered the topic. I thought we had, but of course there's always more to learn about an animal. Well, since this is the beginning of a new month I was on the Patreon page to upload the December episode, and while I was there I did a quick search for capybaras and discovered the episode I was thinking of. I decided to add some more information about guinea pigs to it since I already mention guinea pigs a lot in that episode, and here is the result! The capybara is a rodent, and a very big one. It is, in fact, the biggest rodent alive today. To figure out just how big the capybara is, picture a guinea pig. The guinea pig is also a rodent, native to the Andes Mountains in South America. No one's sure why the guinea pig is called that in English, since it doesn't come from Guinea and doesn't have anything to do with anything else called guinea, but as someone who had two pet guinea pigs when I was a kid, I know exactly why they're called guinea pigs. This is what an actual pig sounds like: [pig squealing] And this is what a guinea pig sounds like: [guinea pig squealing] Also, it's sort of shaped like a pig. The guinea pig is a chonky little animal with short legs, only a little stub of a tail, and little round ears. Its face is sort of blocky in shape and it has a big rounded rump, similar to that of a capybara. The guinea pig is actually closely related to the capybara, and is a pretty good-sized rodent in its own right. It grows about 10 inches long, or 25 cm, on average, and roughly half that size tall. The guinea pig has been domesticated for at least 7000 years, but it wasn't domesticated for people to keep it as a pet. In South America and many other places now, it's a very small farm animal raised for its meat. Guinea pig has been an important source of protein for all that time, so important that it was considered sacred in many cultures. In the early 16th century when Europeans started arriving in South America, sailors took guinea pigs with them on ships so they'd have fresh meat on the voyage. But when the cute little animals arrived in Europe, people started buying them as pets. Guinea pigs eat plants, mostly grass, and are social animals. If you want a pet guinea pig, make sure to get at least two. Like rabbits and some other animals, including the capybara, the guinea pig excretes special pellets that aren't poop, but are semi-digested pellets of food. The guinea pig eats the pellets so they can pass through the digestive system again and the body can extract as many nutrients as possible from it. What's left is then excreted as a regular poop pellet. Even in places where the guinea pig is routinely kept as livestock and eaten, people breed guinea pigs as pets too. The pet variety is smaller than the meat variety and has different markings and different colors.

David Hodges takes a deep dive into the story of Abraham sending his servant Eliezer to find a wife for Abraham's son Isaac. David and Cecilia Hodges have served as full-time missionaries to Peru for many years. In 2007, they planted a flourishing church and a missions compound in Jicamarca, a mountainous desert region on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. They are reaching Peru through the teaching of the kingdom, challenging believers to leave their cultural box and empowering them to be ambassadors in the marketplace. They are also working to establish leadership training in local churches through the Andes Mountains and the Amazon. Their mission is to train every generation to represent the kingdom in the real and whole way, being a relevant influence within the culture and society they live. Their vision raises up men and women who dynamically, creatively, properly, and powerfully live-out and represent the kingdom of God. You can find more information here: https://give.iphc.org/missionary/david-and-cecilia-hodges +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Mike Murphy is an author, entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for medical freedom. After losing his beloved wife to a 9-year battle against breast cancer in 2012, he realized our modern medical system is design to keep us sick and founded Mountains of Hope, a transformational retreat center and healing oasis in the Andes Mountains, Columbia. During this episode Mike shares the formula he used to radically change his life. Mike was a perpetual run-away who was a failure in all aspects of life and he transformed into a successful husband, father, author and entrepreneur. Mountains of Hope offers state-of-the art Stem Cell treatments, organically vibrant farm-to-table luxury dining, and a myriad of homeopathic treatments not readily available (or legal!) in the U.S., Mike's passion is to make healing accessible to all. Read Mike's Book: The Creation Frequency Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Murphy is an author, entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for medical freedom. After losing his beloved wife to a 9-year battle against breast cancer in 2012, he realized our modern medical system is design to keep us sick and founded Mountains of Hope, a transformational retreat center and healing oasis in the Andes Mountains, Columbia. During this episode Mike shares the formula he used to radically change his life. Mike was a perpetual run-away who was a failure in all aspects of life and he transformed into a successful husband, father, author and entrepreneur. Mountains of Hope offers state-of-the art Stem Cell treatments, organically vibrant farm-to-table luxury dining, and a myriad of homeopathic treatments not readily available (or legal!) in the U.S., Mike's passion is to make healing accessible to all. Read Mike's Book: The Creation Frequency Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've got 3 great guests joining me over 3 rounds of trivia tonight!Our Categories are:ROUND 1: Yoga Pose or Kama Sutra PositionROUND 2: Sports, Entertainment, The ArtsROUND 3: Final Battle of the Buzzer ShowdownMy Guests Tonight Are:MeganThe Aunt Nae Nae Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@mmurphy47208AylaCurator's Choice Podcasthttps://www.curatorschoicepodcast.com/BintouWriter/Storytellerhttps://www.instagram.com/bin2_writes1Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show tests your knowledge with facts you may have never known before! Host Jeff Revilla welcomes three guests to play three rounds of high stakes trivia.How AI Watched this Episode:If you'd like to create AI driven summaries from your audio content, check out Castmagic.ioGAME SUMMARYWelcome to another thrilling episode of "Stuff I Never Knew," the trivia game show podcast where guests compete in a series of challenging and entertaining rounds to showcase their knowledge on a wide array of topics. Hosted by the ever-enthusiastic Jeff Revilla, this episode features three formidable contestants: Megan, Ayla, and Bintou. Each contestant brings their unique flair and knowledge to the table, guaranteeing an exciting and unpredictable episode. Joined by the laughter-triggering sound effects and a playful atmosphere, the stage is set for another unforgettable trivia showdown.Round 1 RecapIn the first round, Jeff kicked things off with a quirky game called "Yoga Pose or Kama Sutra Position." Contestants were tasked with determining whether the given names referred to yoga poses or positions from the Kama Sutra. Ayla started confidently but stumbled on the "feathered peacock," mistaking it for a Kama Sutra position when it was a yoga pose. Bintou followed, misidentifying the "fire log" as Kama Sutra. Megan managed to guess correctly with the "one-legged king pigeon," earning her first point. The round continued with mixed results and much laughter as the participants tried to navigate through Jeff's intriguing list. By the end of Round 1, the scores were tight, with Megan leading slightly ahead of Ayla and Bintou.Round 2 RecapRound 2 saw the contestants dive into traditional trivia categories: sports, entertainment, and the arts. Ayla, seeking redemption from her previous appearance on the show, had a mixed performance; she correctly identified Walter White's profession from "Breaking Bad" but struggled with a question about ABBA's hit song "Waterloo." Bintou, focusing on her strengths, fared well in the entertainment category but faltered in the sports questions, reflecting her self-professed lack of interest in that area. Megan shone brightly in this round; she deftly answered questions about "Walk the Line" and the Rolling Stones' first hit single, solidifying her lead. The buzzer round concluded with Megan in the lead, followed by Ayla and Bintou.Round 3 RecapThe final round was a rapid-fire challenge featuring video hints and visual puzzles, where contestants buzzed in to answer progressively easier clues for decreasing points. Highlights included Megan quickly identifying South Africa for a country and Bintou correctly guessing Hershey Park based on a series of clues. Ayla managed to redeem herself slightly with a correct guess of the Andes Mountains. As the questions grew trickier, the competition intensified, with all contestants showing remarkable quick-thinking and trivia prowess. Megan maintained her lead, navigating the clues with precision, while Bintou and Ayla fought valiantly for second place.ConclusionThis episode of "Stuff I Never Knew" was a rollercoaster of trivia excitement, full of surprises and amusing moments. Megan emerged as the night's champion with 12 points, followed closely by Ayla and Bintou. The show wrapped up with each contestant getting a chance to plug their personal projects, making the episode not just a test of knowledge but a celebration of diverse talents and stories. If you enjoyed this episode, don't miss out on the next trivia challenge. Visit https://stuffineverknew.com/ and sign up to be a contestant or dive into the archives for more episodes packed with fun and fascinating trivia. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The theories of government assassination and drug money behind this crashed plane and its missing black box. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! An airplane crashed into the Andes Mountains minutes before it should have landed at its destination. Despite several attempts to find the black box and discover what happened to the aircraft, the unknown causes behind the crash remain a source for many theories. Today, we explore the strange case of EAL Flight 980. Our sponsors: Marvel Snap - https://bit.ly/MARVELSNAPREDWEB to make a new deck and try MARVEL SNAP for free on Steam, IOS or Android! Rocket Money - http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. PrivacyHawk - https://go.privacyhawk.com/red_web to download the app and use code RED20 for a special price on the PrivacyHawk Platinum Subscription. Bilt Rewards - http://joinbilt.com/redweb to start earning points with your rent payments today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed into the Andes Mountains on October 13, 1972 at approximately 3:30 PM. The plane was carrying a Uruguayan rugby team, friends, and family from Montevideo, Uruguay to Santiago, Chile when the pilot became disoriented and the plane struck a mountain. The crash killed 29 of the 45 passengers and crew on board, and left the remaining 33 injured. Nobody saw any of them again - for seventy two days. Today's podcast guest literally wrote the book on how they survived.