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The Ultimate Survival Story: Norman Ollestad Jr.'s Miraculous Escape from the San Gabriel Mountains | E183
In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, medical professionals Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the extraordinary story of 11-year-old Norman Ollestad, Jr., the sole survivor of a 1979 plane crash in the San Gabriel Mountains. Despite his young age, Norman's extensive training in extreme sports, imparted by his adventurous father, equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate down an 8,600-foot mountain during a blizzard. The hosts recount how Norman's upbringing, filled with surfing and skiing challenges, prepared him for this life-threatening ordeal, highlighting the profound impact of his father's unconventional parenting. The episode not only explores the technical aspects of Norman's survival but also reflects on the psychological resilience and the enduring bond between a father and son.
00:00 Introduction to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast
00:30 Norman Olstad Jr.: The Sole Survivor
01:28 Norman's Unique Upbringing
12:32 The Plane Crash in the San Gabriel Mountains
16:42 Surviving the Descent
28:56 Reflecting on the Experience
35:21 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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By Kaycee McIntosh, Julie Henningsen, Bleav
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In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, medical professionals Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the extraordinary story of 11-year-old Norman Ollestad, Jr., the sole survivor of a 1979 plane crash in the San Gabriel Mountains. Despite his young age, Norman's extensive training in extreme sports, imparted by his adventurous father, equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate down an 8,600-foot mountain during a blizzard. The hosts recount how Norman's upbringing, filled with surfing and skiing challenges, prepared him for this life-threatening ordeal, highlighting the profound impact of his father's unconventional parenting. The episode not only explores the technical aspects of Norman's survival but also reflects on the psychological resilience and the enduring bond between a father and son.
00:00 Introduction to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast
00:30 Norman Olstad Jr.: The Sole Survivor
01:28 Norman's Unique Upbringing
12:32 The Plane Crash in the San Gabriel Mountains
16:42 Surviving the Descent
28:56 Reflecting on the Experience
35:21 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
References
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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