403 - Thrive & Survive
- Nov 16, 2023
- 1:28:40
- Full Episode
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This week, Karen covers the 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche and Georgia tells the story of William Chester Minor and the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary.
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Brief Summary
The episode recounts the 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche, focusing on survival stories, community impact, and avalanche safety.
Key points
- The Actor's Strike is Over. The podcast celebrates the end of the actor's strike, allowing for more engaging discussions.
- Thanksgiving Recommendations. A segment dedicated to sharing favorite shows and books for the Thanksgiving weekend.
- 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche. A devastating avalanche struck Alpine Meadows, changing lives forever.
- Avalanche Warning. Ski patroller Jake Smith warns of an impending avalanche, but chaos ensues.
- Survival Chances. Survival rates for avalanche victims drop significantly after just 30 minutes.
- The Search for Survivors. Over a hundred volunteers search for survivors in treacherous conditions after the avalanche.
Episode highlights
- The Actor's Strike is OverThe podcast celebrates the end of the actor's strike, allowing for more engaging discussions.“Jesus. The actor's strike is finally over.”2:33Nov 16, 2023
- Thanksgiving RecommendationsA segment dedicated to sharing favorite shows and books for the Thanksgiving weekend.“This podcast could be a whole recommendations corner.”13:16Nov 16, 2023
- 1982 Alpine Meadows AvalancheA devastating avalanche struck Alpine Meadows, changing lives forever.“An enormous avalanche has flown downslope at an incredible speed.”26:37Nov 16, 2023
- Avalanche WarningSki patroller Jake Smith warns of an impending avalanche, but chaos ensues.“Avalanche, avalanche, avalanche!”38:08Nov 16, 2023
- Survival ChancesSurvival rates for avalanche victims drop significantly after just 30 minutes.“Your potential for survival is really low after 30 minutes.”42:07Nov 16, 2023
- The Search for SurvivorsOver a hundred volunteers search for survivors in treacherous conditions after the avalanche.“They're much more likely to find a body than a survivor.”44:07Nov 16, 2023
- Anna's Miraculous RescueAfter five days buried in snow, Anna Conrad is found alive, defying the odds.“Anna becomes the longest survivor of an avalanche in US history.”56:05Nov 16, 2023
- The Tragic Loss of Bernie KingeryThe beloved Alpine Meadows Mountain Manager is found after the avalanche, symbolizing the loss felt by the community.“We all looked up to Bernie, we loved Bernie.”58:59Nov 16, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
