February 1959: Nine experienced hikers flee their tent in the frozen Ural Mountains, cutting their way out and vanishing into the night without coats or shoes. When their bodies are finally found, the scene defies explanation — crushed skulls, missing eyes, and traces of radiation. In this chilling Tales from the Shadows episode, we present “The Dyatlov Pass Diaries,” a fictional retelling that plunges you into their final terrifying hours on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl (“Dead Mountain”).

In our Tales from the Shadows series, we present fictional stories inspired by real-world paranormal events, serving as a platform for guest writers to showcase their work alongside the hosts’ own chilling tales. From ghostly hauntings to otherworldly encounters, these narratives weave fact and fiction, drawing listeners into a captivating exploration of the supernatural’s haunting possibilities.

Blending documented evidence with atmospheric storytelling, this episode explores one of the 20th century’s most baffling unsolved mysteries — where avalanche theories, secret Soviet tests, and far stranger possibilities collide in the endless Russian winter.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

00:42 – Dyatlov Pass: Real Events

03:03 – The Dyatlov Pass Diaries (Fictional Retelling)

14:20 – Wrap-Up

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