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In his early twenties, Joe Yelverton and two friends climbed Eagle Peak in the Chugach mountain range in Alaska. His life changed in an instant when an avalanche hit them, killing his best friend Steve. For years afterwards, Joe's life was characterised by anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. But with friendship, photography and an unwavering love of the wilderness, Joe found healing and peace in the Chugach again.
For advice available online, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Get in touch: [email protected]
Presenter: Emily Webb
(Photo: Joe Yelverton. Credit: Joe Yelverton)
By BBC World Service4.9
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In his early twenties, Joe Yelverton and two friends climbed Eagle Peak in the Chugach mountain range in Alaska. His life changed in an instant when an avalanche hit them, killing his best friend Steve. For years afterwards, Joe's life was characterised by anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. But with friendship, photography and an unwavering love of the wilderness, Joe found healing and peace in the Chugach again.
For advice available online, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Get in touch: [email protected]
Presenter: Emily Webb
(Photo: Joe Yelverton. Credit: Joe Yelverton)

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