A Climbing Disaster Interrupted by a Love Story

Outside Podcast

Sports, Wilderness

4.4 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 February 2021

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

When a groups of friends in their twenties set out to climb Mount Rainier, they felt like they were ready for anything. But on the upper slopes of the peak, trouble found them. A storm moved in, and members of the party began to suffer from altitude sickness and dehydration. As climbers began turning around, two decided to push on: an aggressive military athlete who was on a quest for the summit and a first-time mountaineer who wanted to prove herself. It didn’t take long for them to end up in the worst kind of scenario—lost, exhausted, and increasingly delirious. Their survival depended on working together, and over many difficult hours, they took turns saving each other. But out of their darkest moments, something magical grew. This episode is brought to you by Belize, one of the world’s great adventure destinations and a country that’s created a comprehensive and common sense COVID-19 safety system for travelers. Learn more about how you can safely experience the wonder of Belize at travelbelize.org

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0:00.0	This episode of The Outside Podcast is brought to you by Belize, one of the world's great
0:06.6	adventure destinations and a country that's created a comprehensive and common-sense COVID-19
0:13.0	safety system for travelers.
0:15.7	Belize might be best known for its sandy beaches and turquoise waters, but its greatest gift
0:21.0	is actually its diversity.
0:23.0	There may be no other place on the planet with such an incredible combination of thrilling
0:27.6	outdoor activities, natural wonders, and unique cultural history.
0:32.4	I know this because I experienced it myself on my own trip to Belize.
0:36.7	I'm a water lover, so I was drawn by the exceptional snorkeling and scuba diving.
0:42.0	The country is home to the largest reef system in the northern hemisphere, where there are
0:46.4	more than 500 species of fish.
0:48.5	I had close encounters with sea turtles and spiny lobsters and a pair of black-tip reef
0:54.3	sharks.
0:55.5	But I had just as memorable adventures on shore, where I visited Amaya Temple, explored
1:00.6	caves with ancient artifacts, and slept in a tree house.
1:04.1	I also swam at the base of a waterfall and listened to howler monkeys in the rainforest.
1:09.8	I love those guys.
1:13.7	Today, Belize is inviting travelers to do all this in more, through their new tourism
1:19.3	gold standard program.
1:21.2	This extensive program certifies enhanced health and safety standards of hotels, restaurants
1:27.4	and tour operators, so you can enjoy a reliably safe vacation.
1:32.0	They've also created a new Belize travel health app to make your logistics easy and hassle-free.
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