In this gripping episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short during a cross-country trip with her fiancé. As we explore the details of her case, we shed light on the pervasive issue of domestic violence and its devastating impact on countless lives.

Join us as we uncover the chilling events leading up to Gabby's disappearance and the subsequent nationwide search that captivated the world and highlighted the complex signs that domestic violence can portray.

I also discuss the broader issue of missing persons, highlighting the staggering statistics and the tireless efforts of families and organizations dedicated to finding their loved ones. This episode is a poignant reminder of the urgent need for support and resources for those affected by domestic violence and missing persons cases.

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

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Sources:

Case no. 2022 CA 1128 SC; lawandcrime.com; CNN; npr.org; wfla.com; independent.co; the-sun.com; kansastravel.org; visitoakleyks.com

An exhilarating heli-skiing trip in the breathtaking Swiss Alps that takes a sudden, terrifying turn. as a helicopter carrying a group of adventurers, crashed into the Petit Combin peak. Despite the chaos and danger, and just before the aircraft plunged down the mountainside, one man managed to push two British brothers out of harm's way, and thus saving their lives.

This crash then triggered an avalanche, and the hero of this story found himself not buried under the snow, but instead, injured and stranded on a narrow ledge. Facing the harsh alpine elements, rescue teams battled the treacherous conditions trying to locate survivors before more tragedy struck.

Welcome back to tragedy with a view.

As parents, all we wish for is a long and healthy and happy life for our children. And when that life gets cut tragically short, some turn to the legacy that life left behind.

Happy Holidays, everyone. I hope any of your outdoor adventures and Christmas hikes are safe and joyful.

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

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And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to [email protected] - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

Sources: Telegram.com; masslive.com; WCVB; Miles Funeral Home; Boston.com; shehikesmountains.com; 4000footers.com; AllTrails; sectionhiker.com

You won't see him waiting in the dark. Sitting just inside the shadows  so that the light doesn’t touch him. And he has been waiting here, for you, for days. 

If you would have taken the time to slow down, you might have noticed the footprints surrounding the cabin, in a calm and even stride. 

But now, it is too late. 

Because you wounded him. You stole from him. And now, it is his time to get his revenge. 

And all you can do is try to defend your life. But as the seconds tick by, it becomes more and more apparent that the entire community around you will begin to wonder if man is really as strong as we think we are. 

Or if the top predator is really that of the tiger. 

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. 

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And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to [email protected] - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

Sources: 

NPR; witness.worldpressphoto.org; Radioboston; www.themirror.com; The Tiger, a True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant; conservewildcats.org

*WARNING: this episode is graphic in nature and contains mention of sexual assault, suicide and murder. Please listen with care.*

On a serene summer night in 1960, four Finnish teenagers set out for a camping trip by Lake Bodom. The tranquility was shattered in the early hours of June 5th when three of them were brutally murdered inside their tent.

Listen now to hear the theories and potential suspects that are still on the list today, for Finland’s most infamous unsolved murder.

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

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Sources: Wikipedia; heartstartspounding.com; medium.com; screamfestla.com; discoverwalks.com; RedHanded Podcast; and historicmysteries.com

*this episode is graphic- listen with care*

When we decide to travel, deciding on where to go can be exciting and the expectation for all of us when we step away from our homes is that we will return. We will come home with pictures and memories, souvenirs and stories. 

But that is not always the reality. And that became abundantly clear when two girls on a winter break from school very violently murdered in their tent. And for what? These two girls did nothing to provoke an attack. And yet, their deaths sparked outrage, terror, and regret.

Welcome back to Tragedy with a View

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. 

Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more!

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And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to [email protected] - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. 

Sources: 

Outside magazine; national-parks.org; BBC; Wikipedia; The Guardian; aljazeera.com; thetimes.com; The Daily Beast; amp.com; Oxygen; and Toubkal-trekking.com

Great Sand Dunes National Park holds a Dark Sky Park designation, and for good reason! The stars stand out brilliantly against the night sky and cause people to stop in their tracks to wonder about the universe.

But the stars in the sky are not the only lights that cause people to look up and wonder.

Samantha and Kayla are talking about aliens, and you will hear both of their very own stories about UFO’s 🛸 (or are the called UAP’s now?)

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

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Sources:

Denver Library; Denver Gazette; Alamosa News; Chieftain.com; Wikipedia.

Marc-André Leclerc was a Canadian alpinist known for his incredible climbing, both with a partner and solo climbing. At a young age found solace and expression in climbing, and it could be seen by how he lit up while in the mountains. But, Marc tragically died in 2018 at age 25 while climbing in Alaska with Ryan Johnson.

This is their story.

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

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Sources:

American Alpine Club; Climbing.com; alpinist.com; juneauempire.com; Alaska.guide; Wikipedia

Climbing a mountain can be complicated, and enticing and even when life hangs in the balance, men still want more of it.

This, is part of the allure for the North Face of the Eiger. The first attempt up the north face had a 100% mortality rate, and for 4 years after that the mortality rate was 50%.

The wall became known as the “murder wall”, and with a name like that, rescue parties wanted nothing to do with it. If you were crazy enough to climb the Eiger, you got yourself off, or you died.

Welcome back to Tragedy with a View.

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

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Sources:

Climbing.com; climbing.com; Time magazine

In this surprise episode (at least for those of us at Tragedy with a View), Danielle and Maegan from Off the Trails invited me to join them in their final Sunday Scary series which airs the month of October.

Here we are talking about spooky and haunted trails, and figments of our imagination so frightening that it makes me want to stay far away from some of these beautiful and pristine areas.

Take a walk with us through Angelina National Forest, Black Forest National Park, the Cascade Mountains, and much more!

The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, BOOK CLUB, and more!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information.

And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to [email protected] - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.