6 True Scary Snowstorm Survival Stories

[@Kleng121]

Chilling.

[@harpkevin1430]

yep

[@raloclark1002]

Word me too😊🖕✌🖒☻

[@joannamills]

@@harpkevin1430 💩

[@flowerss.7222]

Wow.

[@pamelameckley5040]

The one about the guy that almost froze to death walking home from the pub really bothers me. People are so hard and cold and greedy for money that they can think of no one but themselves even on a freezing cold night, temps in the minus degrees. No one from the bar, no taxi would take him home. No one could be bothered except one exceptionally kind, compassionate soul. I hope that God blesses him for all of his days. Very glad to hear that the young man lived to tell the story. I hope he thanked his guardian angel properly when he was able (if the man left any contact information, that is.)

[@KSwindellsMACHETEMAIDEN]

Oh i was looking for this! Glad im not the only one outraged...that poor dude couldve died due to peoples selfishness

[@gavinkurn]

@@KSwindellsMACHETEMAIDENunfortunately people can be so cruel unkind selfish it’s almost like it’s become a new trend to be as horrible as you can be these days

[@dansweda712]

Lived to get wasted another day

[@susiejones3634]

@@dansweda712 is that, five days in total?

[@ann-louisejuliusson1095]

What about his friends? You never leave a man behind, or is it a girl thing?

[@jacobleyva2572]

Having gone through my own near death experience in the snow in December of 2023, these stories are very relatable to me now.

[@MPS0808]

Now im interested in hearing more stories from the 1800’s

[@CheyenneDoryBob]

This definitely helped me do laundry faster and better. Thank you for all of your hard work!

[@mamacitabambi3558]

I remember when this happened... Its was so sad and tragic... Some people ostracized the survivors, for having to resort to canabilism. I'm sure it was difficult for them to have to eat their deceased friends, and they should never have been made to feel even more horrible than they already did... May God bless those who parished, and those who survived... When I was in Middle School, we had to read The Donner-Reed Party book... Very, very sad... Donner Pass is one of the most dangerous places on I-80, during the winter. Oftentimes Donner Pass is closed, due to the blizzards that come through.

[@GenXfrom75]

Cleaning my house post holidays and I'm enjoying these stories! Helping keep me entertained while doing chores I hate. Thank you! 💯✨🎉💞

[@jennw1585]

This was one of the most interesting episodes you have ever done. I love the inclusion historical tales. Makes me so glad I live where it rarely snows!

[@KirbyNicholson3]

Omg the first story made me cry tears of relief!! Thank you Lord!!

[@wolfcub824]

I remember hearing about children eating their own fingers, they were so hungry and cold. The cold numbed their fingers and they nibbled them away. Crossing in the winter was insanely dangerous for the pioneers.

[@Mia_Mina]

Chilling true stories in a documentary format which puts the listener right there in the story! Thank you Joel! Wonderful job! Love it! Be Safe!

[@Lexishness2010]

"We were told to look for bodies." Well sorry to disappoint you sir.

[@Kierawolf]

Well you found zombies!

[@cosmicallis7936]

Honestly....🤦🤦😣😣lol

[@rKAL-EL]

Loved this one. Amazing how horrifying and beautiful this world is

[@ninjadinosaur9133]

Anyone els find that noise in between the story's very haunting?🤘😃 love you bud... best narration..

[@cluner24]

Yeah it's pretty chilling

[@KosMik_Skul]

i love it! it's so distinctly unique and equally both relaxing & eerie. i'm not sure if he's ever played around with it or changed it because it's the only one i can recall for years. I'm glad other people notice and appreciate it. and yes absolutely haunting!

[@WitchVine]

Great topic! I live in Canada. Winter is something. You get used it, you know? Just passing through it's no more than an annoyance. On your way to work, in your yard, etc.. But every once in a while something will happen that catches you out there much longer than you meant to be. Or you find yourself woefully unprepared for whatever reason (a city 3 hours north of where you're used to, or you weren't expecting a blizzard that day) and the wind cuts through multiple layers of clothing. Temperatures of -20C and below are no joke. And it's not just the cold that can do you in. Ice can kill you just by slipping on it, or by weighing something down that then falls on you.

[@Asherlynn252]

“Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer is an excellent/more accurate account of what went down on the ‘96 Everest Disaster. He is a talented journalist and author who is a hardcore climber and was there for the disaster

[@Sollinare]

No, it's not accurate. Bukreev's "Climb" is way better.

[@GenXfrom75]

Story #2.... He seriously needs new friends! 🥺😳💯

[@brenda8475]

Great narrative voice. Love the stories

[@bettinastrouble2537]

All ready and tucked in, ready to listen 👂🏽, let's read. Thank you for your narration.❤

[@phaedracampbell2291]

I’m from Saskatchewan and we’re in the middle of a snow storm warning so this is perfect 🥰

[@seanmiller5317]

I'm from Alberta and -4 is a beautiful spring day

[@jaredackerman2920]

This was awesome!!! Can you do more of these true historical stories?

[@racerx009]

Scarey part of snow....is having to shovel it.

[@Jacob_6420]

Or blow it lol

[@ninjadinosaur9133]

I'm from Winnipeg manitoba canada and I completely agree...😩🤣

[@susieturk1]

I feel like a big girl I have plow man, I call

[@JOETIBBS83]

True story lol

[@mollymacintosh1225]

true dat

[@Slashbabee]

I love how he calls us friends at the end 🥺

[@youngapirate11]

All these stories have had me on the edge of my seat. Thank God I live in the south where it rarely snows.

[@Philosopherdude91]

Congrats on 600K, Joel! Well done!

[@jenflinchum4360]

To the guy in Scotland, wth happened to your friends??

[@klear19634]

I assumed that they were so drunk that they didnt realize he wasnt with them or figured he went home by himself. Dick move but people arent exactly thinking clearly when theyre drunk and partying

[@Defunct231324141]

"Fear is for the winter, my little lord, when the snows fall a hundred feet deep. Fear is for the long night, when the sun hides its face for years at a time, and little children are born and live and die all in darkness. That is the time for fear, little lord, when the white walkers move through the woods." 🇪🇺

[@simondayan2737]

"Spiders as big as hounds lol"

[@leoloyalty7291]

Ook that was kinda cryptic

[@Defunct231324141]

@My Time Emm ok... I really can't tell if you are being serious?

[@aspenmaria39]

@@leoloyalty7291 Not if you watch GoT

[@aspenmaria39]

Read, that is.

[@litzhaymunoz]

Just listned to this on my way home in a really bad snow storm (well for west texas). A drive that normaly takes about 25 minutes took around an hour and 10 minutes. I just pressed play on a video that first popped up and went on my merry way. I realized it was about snow storms while going about 25 mph on a stretch of road with lots of different overpasses and turns. Needless to say perfect scene to hear this video 😊. Thank you for all your hard work these videos they really make my day.

[@rebeccaspookyduran7864]

I haven't read the book, which I would like to read because the book is always better, but I did watch that movie about the rugby players. I think it's called Alive. It's terrifying in a way because it makes you think about what you would do in that situation. it's a good movie no one seen it they should check it out. I'm sure the book is even better. It is a very true, sad story.

[@monicagarcia5032]

I saw the movie and havent read the book either. While I was listening I could see the movie playing in my head. Such a sad sad story.

[@yona-yama]

I read the book for a school project years ago. Alive by Piers Paul Read. Scary stuff.

[@meganharrison6679]

Rebecca 'Spooky' Duran the movie is fairly close however they do not include them eating organs only flesh. The book is far better and I HIGHLY recommend it! One warning though, only start to read it when you have time because once you start is is so captivating you can’t put it down!

[@mamacitabambi3558]

I saw the movie, and it was so heartbreaking...

[@sherlockdad]

To the Bar Fly who nearly froze to death, I hope that bar, that tossed you out sans coat or way home, now bears your name! As the new owner!

[@merida.a6078]

I don't know how and why, but your voice keeps me focused on my writing. Thank you!

[@soonsims]

9:12 - Inverness, are you kidding me! of course we've heard of it - any outlander fan would know! 😁

[@alminahajdarevic5481]

It's 1 am in Bosnia&Herzegovina and I should study but noo, tap on video, liked it and now I'm listening 🤣👌

[@raymundorodriguez1040]

Its 730 pm here,

[@pits5561]

thats nice. I would like to visit Bosnia someday. Have a nice day!

[@alminahajdarevic5481]

@@raymundorodriguez1040 wow where do u live?

[@alminahajdarevic5481]

@@pits5561 that's amazing

[@LegionarHR]

Ja na kampiranju upravo i slusam to u satoru hahaha

[@MoonFairy929]

Great story selection of some classic snow true stories. Great reading.

[@Jacob_6420]

Finally! Snowstorm stories are my favorite

[@berrylicious3503]

From spotify to here💙💙💙

[@angelofdarkness6028]

Congratulations on the 600 Joel can’t wait for some new reads I love listening to you every night and morning

[@nicolachambers9691]

Your voice is identical to the character Hamish Duke from The Order in Netflix! So soothing. I've been falling asleep to your KZbin videos every night for the past couple of months.

[@magicgiraffle]

Happy 600K subs, Joel! So proud watching your channel grow up!

[@keroroplatoon3216]

“And whether we like it or not, we all have that spirit inside of us...” ... “*IT’S RAYMOUR & FLANIGAN’S PRESIDENT’S DAY SALE!!!*”

[@chbbmnky]

The first story made me sad and happy in seconds

[@justsomegoatmanwithinterne3353]

I don’t like snow ⛄️ it’s cold and rough and the stories of yeti is chilling

[@evanpage2855]

Listening to this at 3.30 AM in the Australian summer, 30 degrees celcius with 85% humidity

[@meganharrison6679]

What they failed to mention is Beck Weathers medical evacuation was due to his wife Peach! She was mad as hell at him due to him not telling her where he was going and spending their anniversary on the greatest mountain in the world. She made call after call until she found a team willing to evacuate him! That’s the love of a wife. The amazing Rob Hall left behind a pregnant wife and many others including talented Sherpas lost their lives in that storm on the most dangerous yet magnificent mountain in earth!

[@KSwindellsMACHETEMAIDEN]

His wife was called Peach? What is she a princess on a Mario game? 😂

[@Michelle-zz7no]

@@KSwindellsMACHETEMAIDENI like baby peach 😃

[@LegionarHR]

I am in my tent right now, its 1h before midnight, and I dont know why I am listening this but I am scared to go out and pee haha

[@chloeeyhargreavess]

Nearly an hour late but I'm here!

[@daengineer9]

I love the snow storm and ocean stories :D

[@emocutie4]

This is why I don’t like snow anymore

[@rheabarbeau457]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@metamech7383]

Thank you Joel. I'm going through a neurotic skull crusher right now and it's good to hear your voice.

[@JessicaDuBois]

Ty so much. It snowed here today for the first time this winter. It is late and it stopped. I missed my hair appt. I am glad I get to hear you. Did it snow where you're at? Be safe and stay warm everyone.

[@pcwtkmp]

One of the best videos yet

[@VocalFox]

Dude, the guy that got left behind from the birthday celebration and almost died from hypothermia needs new friends. Why the hell would you not make sure your friend was with you when you left?

[@olivia-sc2zu]

Congrats on hitting 600k 🥳💜

[@susieturk1]

Great stories!!

[@hep2jive]

Thanks toot!

[@John-oo6ng]

gave me the chills

[@cDayz]

Listened 3:54pm 11/5/22 🇬🇧

[@ellesandralady8596]

Love the video ready ♥️♥️♥️

[@emmie1176]

Why don't girls look out for each other when going out?! If I left the club and realized that we're missing someone I'm definitely looking for them, who knows where (and with who) they ended up

[@kikivee6724]

Right..why do people just leave their friends??

[@the.haeggis]

I got the inmpression it was a dude? But yes. People should look out for their friends :(

[@emmie1176]

@@the.haeggis oh lol you're right, Michael was probably a guy :p still though !

[@emmie1176]

The story made me think of what I witnessed when I was interning in LA. I was at a club with a few girls and at some point we were missing someone. I asked the others where she was and they said that she had to leave the club because she was too drunk. The girl who escorted her outside didn't know where she lived and she wasn't in a state where she could tell it. So apparently what she did was look up her last ride on Uber and put her in a car to that location. She ended up at some abandoned gas station in Compton, luckily for her the staff there was able to send her in a car home and she was alright in the end, but it could've gone very different. Reminded myself not to get drunk around those girls

[@tablescissors]

I found it was often because someone’s friends are 1. LOUSY people and/or 2. they never really liked the other person that much. It is surprising how common these two facts can be, I agree, and speak from personal experiences.

[@TattooedPink]

Cheers ♡

[@taylorgreen7268]

Little early for my bedtime but I just got off work and it's pouring rain outside so I'm listening while getting warm and cozy 😙

[@earndoggy]

Good stories.

[@raulelhart9135]

amazing work

[@leoloyalty7291]

I like it nice compilation.

[@cynthiavanevery8891]

Just in time for bed!!❤💙💚😊

[@sandrataylor3723]

Too sad and heartbreaking.

[@ra_fri]

🎉600k🎉 Djesss!!!

[@Evolving.Ellie.]

Genius editing 🥰

[@theirolynwestbrooks8293]

Good evening from Memphis Tn

[@Rainy..Day.]

Good evening from Coden AL

[@rebekah541]

Good Evening 🌇 From Springfield Ohio

[@harpkevin1430]

hi.

[@Anjela2211]

Good Evening from Blenheim, New Zealand 😇

[@debrose3190]

See ive been out in frigid weather and blizzards, walking around and drinking cocoa like its casual. I can't imagine what it'd be like in the mountains or empty plains. I've only ever been in snowy woods afterall.

[@nafsi8519]

Don't go out without more winter clothes. I know you may not need it but it is still better.

[@brittaolson6550]

These are scary to me. I’m from Minnesota, USA, which is in the Arctic Circle.

[@HellzBellzz]

In the second story, where were the guys friends ?

[@youngapirate11]

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe guys are different, but I feel like female friend code would never leave their friend passed out drunk somewhere.

[@HellzBellzz]

strawberrysky11 definitely!

[@schemar17]

Fake ass friends then

[@brittanyarford6353]

Probably got trashed and thought their friend had taken a cab home

[@1superstar855]

Teletubbies got them. lol 🤣🤣😝

[@tjls123]

Oh yay! The intro I like the most is still alive and well!

[@ginasreview1030]

The illustration of the man in a snow strom with a warm cabin as the nose & mouth is gorgeous. Where can I can get the ilustration? :]

[@jackfahy2283]

A snowstorm soundtrack in the background would a lot more tension to the story

[@ollie_in_alaska]

Perfect

[@Skooter-ko1yj]

Haven’t watched it yet but Keep up the good work let’s read

[@batbro5194]

the first one made me feel like i was actually there. whoever wrote it is a good writer.

[@romilliapilcher4484]

Let's read made it too 600k 😩 proud of you bro

[@thomasheaney6170]

Love the e festive/TOTY stuff

[@ClassicOwenCinema]

Came in clutch

[@karissaseroka8771]

If u coud fall in love with a voice well ive just done it..

[@westonklaus9945]

Bleep bloop blop the Third from Djesland

[@Rozay3100]

This stories always scare me

[@mori.kurogawa7936]

In Spanish, the h is swallowed, not read. Like "ora" instead of "hora". Just a tip, no criticism... you are my fav reader, thank you for entertaining me at work :o)

[@joshuabradshaw9120]

The first story reminds me of the Donner Party that tried to make it to California but got lost and stuck in a snowstorm.

[@IStillLoveLucy111]

Great! Now I'll find out what was after an hour later the helicop... (for those who watched the stream)

[@Odachi313]

facing death and you say well at least we aren’t playing video games lol

[@melodiechartier5173]

It seems to be much better and smarter being on the couch playing video games then putting yourself at risk to lose your life...

[@demisavage77]

I feel like I've been waiting so long to hear what happens to Rory 🤔😜

[@lovehate6996]

Nuttt. 🖤

[@annie_xo]

The scariest thing about snow is trying to get to work on time, so my boss won’t yell at me, when public transport is in a state of complete chaos like always in my city when there’s 0.02 cm of snow... 🙄

[@KatelynnTSimon]

Goosebumps . Eeek. Love the vids🤩😈💋💖

[@DKCGamerGirl]

The guy who almost froze.... What on earth happened to the friends he came to the bar with... They just left without noticing he was missing? We're they just THAT drunk? O.o

[@Venom_Mom]

I have the movie Alive, and it's always a very sobering, depressing movie as much as it is interesting and tense. It always makes my heart pound quite hard.

[@savannayork3139]

Thank you again . Uncomfortably Pregnant Listening from Maine ❤

[@luvuforeverjames]

Ahh bless you 💕

[@charlesmcmillion5118]

You totally skipped Shackleton's Endurance disaster, one of the most epic survival stories of all time.

[@tamitoxicity5682]

What terrible friends

[@iamthebaroness8148]

Story 3 reminded me of Final destination