Into Thin Air with Andrea Lankford – Episode 2561

Episode 2561- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Andrea Lankford, and they discuss three cases of hikers disappearing into thin air, mountain safety, and more.

Listen · Episode 2561Into Thin Air with Andrea LankfordNov 1, 2024 · 80 min

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Into Thin Air

• They chat about John Krakauer and trade opinions on his books. (2:00)
•  Andrea is a park ranger, law enforcement, and the author of  Trail of the Lost. (5:00)https://amzn.to/48w5WbZ
  • She follows three haunting stories of missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail from Mexico to Canada. (11:00)
  • The Yellow Deli and the Twelve Tribes are active in the region where two of the hikers are missing.
  • There are all kinds of dangers people run into on both PCT and AT (the Appalachian Trail)
• Dr. Arpad Vass makes outrageous claims that he has devices to help find victims. (21:00)
  • He appears to capitalize on people’s pain.
  • Vinnie hates it when people are taken advantage of.
• There are two famous races in Death Valley. (32:00)
  • The Badwater 135 and Furnace Creek 508 races are two of the most difficult races held in the most scorching conditions.
• They discuss some of the limitations and policies of being on the trails.

A Word of Caution

• More on the Pacific Crest Trail. (47:00)
  • Mountain trails are meant to be taken seriously; never hike alone or go without being fully prepared.
  • “All the gear and no idea” is a real concern for inexperienced hikers and adventure-seekers. (1:00:00)
• Andrea and Vinnie express how important it is to have the right equipment, know how to use it properly, and carry a tracking device like a Garmin inReach. The safety is worth the investment!

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