Stories of Peril In the American Wilderness | National Park Disasters Marathon #1

Amidst the enchanting allure of United States national parks lies a profound reminder of nature's unforgiving power. These majestic landscapes, while captivating and breathtaking, can quickly transform into arenas of challenge and risk. In the shadow of the towering peaks of Yosemite, the depths of yawning canyons of Zion, the snowy mountaintop of Denali, and the jagged rocks of the Tetons, danger serves as a humbling force, reminding us of our vulnerability and igniting a primal respect for the natural world.
National Park Disasters Marathon #1 highlights four captivating stories set in some of the United States' most breathtaking parks, showcasing some of the finest tales featured on this channel.
0:00 Introduction
1:58 Hikers Caught in a Lightning Storm on Half Dome • Catastrophe in Yosemit...
24:55 Climbers Caught in Deadly Lightning Storm • Video
50:16 Canyoneers in Peril During Flash Flood in Zion National Park • Unforgettable Tragedy ...
1:05:08 Climbing Disaster Unfolds on Denali • Survival in the Alaska...
1:22:21 Conclusion
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[@outdoordisasters]

Woops. Released this one at midnight, not what I wanted. Oh well. I hope you all are enjoying these marathons!

[@timberdaniels7317]

@Outdoor Disasters it's all good this was released at midnight it was a nice surprise when I woke up and watched it around 6 in So Cal this morning! Looking forward to seeing your video on Sunday! Have a great weekend my friend 😊

[@robert2695]

All 👍

[@Movetoaspen]

I love your videos! Been watching a while now! 😊always happy for more.

[@jameswillett2403]

I really enjoy listening to them while I try to sleep. Awesome stuff 👍🙂

[@denisebenedict6102]

Story #1 should be titled, The wise hikers vs The foolish hikers. I’ve climbed Half Dome, North Dome, and many other trails within Yosemite. Never even had a close call. The signs are there for a reason. Respect them.

[@Chrish_k]

Repeat after me. No rock climbing during lighting forecast

[@FrederickTheGrt]

"Screw it, this is our mountain"!

[@pauldritsas6047]

classic!

[@luciemarinov129]

Yup! I’m not stupid or have a death wish😮

[@ThatsabigfatNo]

So the hikers make a faithful decision, but somehow it’s the parks fault? People need to take responsibility for their actions.

[@SingPandaProductions]

Agreed! This was 100% their fault...the sign literally says NOT to move forward if there's a thunderstorm anywhere on the horizon. I love these stories, but so many are because people made stupid choices.

[@BlueCyann]

Who's not taking responsibility? The people who were there opposed it. It's the family members of the deceased who wanted somebody other than their loved ones to hold responsible -- as is perfectly natural even when incorrect -- who were wanting to bring the lawsuit.

[@zipperpillow]

When did Rangers learn to control lightning?

[@drdrew3]

Often the motivation of a grieving family is to take action that would prevent a similar loss of life occurring again in the future. They wish to bring attention that could enhance safety. It’s not a money grab. In this case there was no lawsuit so your outrage is unwarranted and misguided

[@cleopatraoatcake7364]

😄

[@info_fox]

You're a excellent wordsmith.

[@cherryrotella3714]

I agree

[@brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER]

Cunning linguist

[@danieltempleton7512]

Thanks

[@nellou5527]

I’d say you are too just by the use of that word!!

[@Hoovie9596]

an

[@ToddandAmandaWilliams-bm8mi]

A hikers choice of poor judgement does not make a lawsuit makes me sick everyone nowadays are all out oh Its a lawsuit it's disgusting

[@evilasseastside5624]

1:03:43 ah yes. Very well said. Reminds me of this quote. "Nature doesn't ask your permission; it doesn't care about your wishes, or whether you like its laws or not. You're obliged to accept it as it is, and consequently all of its results as well." -Fyodor Dostoevsky

[@zipperpillow]

Hikers: Quick, hide in this cave from the lightning! Lightning: You call that hiding?

[@neverhave]

All these stories are absolutely worth a relisten, your storytelling is top notch. Thank you for your hard work!

[@lilyloveslife2737]

@Outdoor Disasters just wanted to credit you for taking the time to reply to so many comments. ☺

[@outdoordisasters]

It's the least I can do. I appreciate all of you!

[@jeepliving1]

Even though I had already watched all of these episodes in their singular forms, teaming them up into a near feature length anthology was still gripping. My appreciation for the format of this channel has only grown since I began following it. And, unlike a previous commenter, I find the choice of background music perfectly suited to the rest of the presentation. Appropriately, it doesn't distract from the tale-telling, yet it subtly enhances the mood, at least for me. Looking forward to future stories.

[@outdoordisasters]

Thank you so much for you kind words. I believe so too with the big music

[@naturalverities]

A former colleague of mine was one of the first hikers to summit just after the storm passed, and he briefly described to me the situation, thinking that the lightning had blown one climber out the mouth of the cave and over the edge. This account of seizures as the cause of the fall makes more sense.

[@marcellepesek3038]

When planning any outdoor trips which include climbing heights or going out on the ocean, etc. with possible hazards, please always be sure to listen to the weather forecasts. They can make even a simple journey into one of great danger. I hope everyone who was affected by this tragedy have gained some sense of calm and physical and mental peace. RIP to the poor chap who passed away. My good wishes to the survivors and the family and friends.

[@tlbennett1973]

Is it just me, or does this narrator sound like Leonard Nimoy from the old tv show “In Search Of “? Love the videos!! Thank you for sharing ✌️😊💚

[@declanpatrickmacmanus5416]

lol nice one....good channel ✌

[@nickraschke4737]

Orson Wells.

[@LilDitBit]

I agree, I hear Nimoy too 😉

[@outdoordisasters]

Live long and prosper my friend!

[@marcushunter6008]

I hear Morgan Freeman.

[@sujimtangerines]

Considering my family & I have been to every National Park property in the contiguous US & Hawaii, plus several in Canada, I can't believe how incredibly lucky we've been to avoid even the most minimal of injuries, let alone a catastrophe like these. Granted, we've also not attempted these activities. But we have trekked other canyons, hiked other mountains & similar fates could have befelled us. I'm not fond of strenuous activity in the rain, but living as we have in the desert for 25 years, I can't say I would have refused participating if it appeared only a light shower. (Living in the desert HAS taught me to never be near or in a wash, stream, or canyon when it's been raining - or forecast to rain - anywhere with a higher elevation, though.) I will definitely be more cognizant of my surroundings, be more appreciative of natural beauty as well as wary of the potential dangers when we can finally cross Alaska off our list.

[@julieduree9210]

People have to take responsibility for their own actions.

[@zipperpillow]

Or not. Lightning doesn't care.

[@onerider808]

Fantastic video and photos of Yosemite.

[@tessiecampbell4777]

You're awesome! A great narrator and very informative!! This Marathon was a nice surprise from you! It's a lot of hard work. Keep going and doing what you're doing! I've been with you since you only had less than a 1000 subs! ❤️

[@outdoordisasters]

I appreciate your support so much!!!

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

👍👍❤️

[@redblade8160]

What a cheek to take out a lawsuit against the park! What happened to taking responsibility for one's own actions?

[@zipperpillow]

I think the dead guy who fell off the summit, should have been fined for littering.

[@happilysmpl]

I think every video I see I gain some important piece of info. I had no idea granite conducted electricity. So a cave is dangerous in lightning 😢 Your videos will help people to save lives 😢

[@MOV1983]

Excellent documentary. Is it only me or does the narrator sound like Morgan Freeman?

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

I would love to visit a National Park in America 🇺🇸..I grew up watching documentaries on Yellowstone park and been interested ever since in the pure beauty of the place wow ❤

[@outdoordisasters]

Gotta get out here my friend!

[@sujimtangerines]

My family and I have been to every National Park property in the contiguous US & Hawaii (plus several in Canada) & I cannot recommend a better system to base a trip around. Pick a Park you wish to visit most and plan a loose itinerary around it & other parks, memorials, and tourist attractions located nearby. While I would choose destinations farther away from larger cities, if you're coming from overseas, areas nearest your arrival airport might be the only feasible options. Don't worry though! Whether LA, SF, LV, Phx, Denver, Portland, Seattle... Just about any international airport on or near the West Coast will provide access to so many of these vast, gorgeous & inticing parks. Most airports on the East Coast and many in the Midwest are similarly situated, if only to smaller, but equally interesting & exciting, parks. One thing I love to do and gives my family endless laughs is to throw in stops along our route that I find by perusing Roadside America and the like. Just keep one thing in mind: don't hold so tightly to the outline that you become focused on the time at the expense of missing half the experience. Enjoy!

[@Soundbrigade]

We’ve travelled a lot in the States, starting from Chicago. Been to the West coast three times and visited a ton on NPs, but never hiked, just witnessed the pure beauty of the most amazing landscapes. Remember coming to Crater Lake one early morning and just stood with tears falling down our cheeks totally amazed by the scenery … As we travel lightly, know our limits (I cannot even watch a full video how to climb up to Angels landing nor up the Half dome), taking risks has never been on the menu. It’s fully possible to live a FULL LIFE without putting oneself in danger. But anyhow, take a tour to USA, hire a car, buy a one-year visitor card to the National Parks and start ticking them off!

[@PotooBurd]

This is so informative!!! Fantastic video; I love this kind of content!🌻🌼🐝

[@georgemartin1498]

Thanks for this! Just today climbed a 13er in RMNP, so I get the, what can I say, ambiance. The athleticism , the endorphin rush, etc.. Hey, it’s what I do. Highly recommend anyone reading this to read Lionel Terray’s book “Conquistadors of the Useless “ and I’m going to turn a little dark here but really, I think we are spending a lot of resources rescuing people from their bad decisions in pursuing ENTERTAINMENT and SELF SATISFACTION. Everyone makes some bad decisions. Maybe we should rescue people from poverty and homelessness instead of entertainment gone wrong. Very few destitute people attempting the Exum Ridge.

[@annettegenovesi]

That's silly to think that nobody should seek self fulfillment as long as there are people in the world worse off than them. According to you there should be no music or art, and we should only run after people in distress who very often don't even want to be "saved" by anyone. Life is three dimensional and should stay that way.

[@glory5918]

well stated george

[@andie6666]

I cried with you guys, heart breaking news. Good luck. So glad you have each other, really hope things change for the better soon. 🙏

[@timberdaniels7317]

Yes! I've been waiting for a national park marathon, thank you for the awesome video! This is a nice surprise for the last day of my vacation before the long car ride home! I look forward to seeing your videos every week / weekend! Can't wait for your next video, may all who perished rest in peace 🕊️🙏

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

👍👍❤️

[@mayahawj3852]

I love your voice and how you narrate. I am an active outdoor person. I hope not to end up on one of your episodes but shd it be I wouldn’t mind you telling my story 😁.

[@outdoordisasters]

Haha thank you.

[@mel3515]

😂

[@Him_He_Me]

Really enjoyed this. That one with the lightening on the mountain was just amazing.... the way you described the buzzing and crackling... I could just imagine it. You portrayed the despair of the climbers so well. REally love your work Atticus. That background music is perfect, never change it. It adapts to every mood.

[@Myn6211]

Loved the marathon version even though I had seen 2 of the 3 previously. Thank you for the compilation and sensible comments at the end.

[@laughoutloud2334]

I could listen to your soothing, articulate strong but sensitive voice ,until I hear no more.. I am going through my own heartache, my own loss, my deep sadness for the husband I lost …We were married 43 years, no need for details. Suffice to say I watched him slowly going from a once strong, smart, funny, sensitive larger than life man, to a small boy again. I took care of him myself rather than put him into a nursing home, or something else.. He belonged to me, and I made vows. Your storytelling, your deep articulate calming voice is exactly like hearing him talking to me…. The voices are identical. Very eerily at first ..but as I listened I became so at peace. He’s doing fine . I listened to the story of these brave climbers, their fight to survive and get back to their families…My husband would have done just that.. fought to get home to us if he could, but this was one battle he couldn’t escape from.. And so I will wait to be with him. There won’t be a day I stop listening to you… you have brought me such peace. God be with you, your family and all who surround you…☮️

[@outdoordisasters]

I'm happy I can be of some comfort for your monumental lost. I'm so sorry for your lost and I hope you are doing better and find some peace. He sounds like a wonderful man.

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@marcellepesek3038]

@laughoutloud2334 Dear viewer, I feel deeply with you for your heartbreaking loss. It's truly tragic to watch someone who was so capable and strong to be taken by an illness bit by bit. He is at rest now, and you will meet him again. I'm glad that the voice of this narrator brings you some solace. My condolences and best wishes to you. God bless you.

[@ShokTroopUSMC]

Keep up the great work Admin! You have many fans…. 🎉❤

[@outdoordisasters]

Thank you so much 😁

[@RinnieButterfly]

​@@outdoordisasters, thank you for the videos! I used to think youre one of the AI channel i should strive to avoid 😂 Then i realize youre actually a real person haha. Your voice sounds a lott like AI. And thats a compliment. I don't often found a voice so significant, it draws me into the story. Well done, you've done a good job 👍

[@MaryWahlen]

😊 Another excellent and informative video!!! Thank you sooooo much for bringing us these awesome stories!!! As always, Love this channel!!

[@user-ru3ql6ji4p]

Some people are completely irresponsible. If You don't heed the warnings tragedy will strike, just like lightning bolts.

[@debbieellett9093]

I am addicted to this channel❤

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

👍👍❤️

[@amandawahlers598]

Great reminder to get my half dome permit for this summer! 😂

[@nickraschke4737]

Awesome. I’m sitting here aching after a bushwalk today. This will make me realise how lucky I am 🤓 This is such a great channel. Keep up the great work.

[@gee_on_uhg.7366]

great video

[@dmitryshusterman9494]

A cave is the worst place in a lightning storm

[@zipperpillow]

Except for maybe a gigantic bare granite, treeless mountaintop.

[@dmitryshusterman9494]

@@zipperpillow except for a cave on the top of mountaintop

[@zipperpillow]

That's the point I was trying to make.@@dmitryshusterman9494

[@natlovell122]

Excellent as always!

[@zipperpillow]

Film 2, led by the "Sparks Brothers"? That was a little jolting. I guess they're lucky that they weren't led by the Plummet brothers? Still, pretty electrifying and shocking to be honest. It left me feeling charged up though. Bummer they couldn't summit. Still, it's striking and uplifting to see someone buoyed up and upraised by their faith, like that guy who fell to his death.

[@PotooBurd]

This is so informative! Great job, fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝 Keep it up 🙌

[@outdoordisasters]

Thank you so much!

[@always_b_natural703]

I find it very irritating that the warnings are up, yet when these warnings are ignored, those injured want to sue. Decisions have consequences. Disregarding safety warnings may result in injury or death.

[@jodyssey9921]

"he had an undeniable sensation to relieve himself of feces." 😂 That's the fanciest description for "had to take a shit" I've ever heard.😂

[@yvettecookie7082]

😂😂

[@FrederickTheGrt]

If said in an uppity French accent it's something one could say at a dinner party.

[@denisedevaughn544]

I live in Colorado and we are constantly checking the weather. I’ve warned Several people who would be go up as we were coming down. People don’t listen.. It gets ugly fast. Lightning, wind, hail, rain, temperature drop. You are a fool to challenge mother nature.

[@karlburmeister1552]

Lightning lawsuits. What a buncha crap. People need to take responsibility for their own bad judgement. Rangers had nothing to do with it. Afternoon lightning is super common in Yosemite.

[@zipperpillow]

I don't know. I'd kind of like to see God get brought down by a lawsuit. That Noah's flood thing went way too far.

[@orgbortondave6539]

Never take weather for granted Mother Nature- , she always wins. She’s not prejudice and she can be indiscriminate.

[@orgbortondave6539]

Last story was beautiful.

[@FrederickTheGrt]

It began to drizzle, torrential rain was not far off. "Screw it, this is our mountain, lets just do it." A mosaic of jagged lightening streaked the sky. ... "We were actually effected by what happened on the mountain, let's sue the National Park !"

[@daphne8406]

Story #1: Sign says «do not go up the dome when thunder is predicted» Other hikers say «do not go up the dome, lightning is coming» …. group still goes up the dome 😑😑😑 Gee I wonder what could go wrong 🙄

[@Jen-rose76]

Everyone of these story’s literally made me cry. Every single person did know there was a possibility they could not make it back home. But I truly believe none actually believed they wouldn’t. Otherwise I believe they wouldn’t be doing it?! (But I am not a climber so I have no true idea what anyone that does climb is thinking.) I hate when people say “they died doing what they loved”!! No one wants to die doing what they love. They want to do it and come home with story’s to tell. R.I.P. to all of these adventurers. Who unlike me go out into the beautiful nature of Earth and enjoy all it has to offer, but nature shows who’s boss and they end up not making it back home. Love and prayers to all there family’s. To all the people who came home with injury’s that have changed there lives love and prayers as well. I wish I had half your courage. 🩷🩷🙏🏽🙏🏽🩵🩵

[@bend6799]

Driving a car is far more dangerous statistically than the activities described here. Risk management varies from person to person. These people did not live their lives in fear.

[@erinthesystem9608]

My kind of risk-taking mostly involves things like doing crossword puzzles in pen.

[@peatmoss4415]

I commend you for expressing the dangers of the outdoors with out delving into the absurd notion that there is something paranormal taking people. I can not stand those videos let alone the lame intellect of the comments! Thank you for addressing the need to respect the outdoors in a sane manner.

[@michellemcvicker4942]

Thanks!

[@outdoordisasters]

You rock!!! Thank you so much for the kind donation!🙌

[@Katie-vy5rd]

I so much appreciated the amazing photos of the scenes of these disasters, really makes it easy to imagine the scenarios. Kudos to you. And off topic... have you done any voice work for other productions? If not , you could consider..🤗

[@cupsoflove1245]

Oh bedtime stories yay ❤

[@hawthorneantilles6755]

Young guys are the worst for never “backing down”. They have so much to prove😬. But those of us older outdoor types are alive due in some part to luck or at least the absence bad luck. Now much older we pride ourselves on giving up easily when any part of the plan goes awry. And we still travel more than ever, go almost exclusively to more remote & less utilized areas & spend all day outdoors in some beautiful location. I take photos, he identifies plants. In this increasingly insane world I’m so grateful that we have an abundance of public lands.

[@lilyloveslife2737]

@Outdoor Disasters I love your channel and the narration but in story 1 (Half Dome) did you really have to say he needed to 'relieve himself of faeces'? There are other ways to say that!

[@info_fox]

He really had the urge to purge

[@stanmanlyman4550]

He really had to defecate before he could evacuate

[@Seeker0fTruth]

Sometimes ya gots to moves the poos 💩 from yous

[@isabellind1292]

@@Seeker0fTruth That's why Everest has become the highest garbage dump in the world because just like this mountain, these climbers leave all their garbage and human waste behind on their quest to fulfill their lifelong passion to climb a mountain they profess to respect and admire for their natural beauty and awesome splendor. Like the images you see of the line of climbers, all travelling at a snails pace up the mountain because of the gridlock of climbers as far as the eye can see...they all poop...they all pee...and they all leave their garbage behind on these majestic natural wonders!

[@outdoordisasters]

I really really enjoy the suggestions! This one sentence has become infamous and I love it. When writing this script, I was trying to find the best way to say "he needed to take a diarrhea shit" and I was stuck for a little while. I just believe that was the best wording that sounded proper. I guess the rest is history!

[@02bher1]

There should be a movie about the Teton Rangers.

[@outdoordisasters]

Agreed. There was a kinda docu-movie about the rescue in the 1960s. I have a video about that incident. Check it out! Thanks for watching!

[@annettegenovesi]

That's why I experience these things sitting in front of my computer. I go through the horror of the lightening strikes, but then lucky me, here I am still sitting in front of my computer.

[@annettegenovesi]

That last story was about the most amazing hero's I have ever read about. Very touching when they finally received their recognition many years later, letting the story come full circle. My hats off to these selfless men who truly risked their own lives to save others.

[@onerider808]

Great intro

[@MissMiaAfroGoddess]

Sheesh Mother Nature really goes for the jugular

[@doinmypart7417]

22:40 that got an "lol oh jesus" from me.

[@dal8963]

I know one channel I like writes the content and has someone read them that's is a professional narrisist or does voice work is that also how you operate this channel as it seems so professional and you can tell alot of work goes into the content. I've been a watcher for along time but just realized I was not subscribed but I fixed that..thank you for such well put together content

[@jmeshox2730]

odd how somebody's ego gets other people killed..happens often

[@zipperpillow]

To be fair, his "ego" didn't kill anybody. They made their own decisions, which resulted in consequential consequences. Lightning killed 1 guy, and gravity killed the other guy. It happens all of the time.

[@kylesyx8432]

Today most will just step over you to get to the summit ! Liter the mountains ! With Total disregard for future climbers!

[@chloe964]

Your voice is so professional and soothing. I really love your style and format. It's respectful to the victims of these disasters and very informative. Thank you.

[@FrederickTheGrt]

Is it just me or does the narrator sound like narrator in the original Faces of Death?

[@nataciamarin624]

👏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PInk77W1]

Beauty is always dangerous.

[@zipperpillow]

I think you meant "Lightning Bolts"?

[@pumpthebrakes]

I don’t get why anyone would want to climb in a storm or when a storm is approaching especially when it requires other people risking their lives to rescue them. And who pays the cost?

[@Dovelunalove]

Your voice sounds identical to the man who use to cover VICE documentaries.

[@MrCoursair77]

These guys blamed everybody and still do they ignore wise counsel, and went ahead anyway, young guys, irresponsible, youthful, exuberance

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Can anyone speak what draws people to Zion to go in those rocks into lower settling water? It doesn't look pleasant or scenic but this is purely from an outsider who has only driven through the more beautiful upper areas. Is the rappelling the challenge that makes it a draw? Thanks so much in advance for any input you might be able to afford this bad question.

[@bradobbink6564]

Hope all their names in parks are on the bottom to tell the story had a story like that many years ago .

[@user-ze9do6vx5l]

Lawsuit against the climbers or the mountain?

[@zipperpillow]

The Lightning. Also, Gravity, for the shakey guy who spazzed off of the edge and down the cliff face.

[@Ferdrew-rp5ey]

" No one put them a 🔫/gun " "Cut the problem by the ..." -Cicero Your voice dude !! Gives more drama !! ☝️😯😁 👏👏💪💯

[@wesharrington5937]

Dumber is , Dumber Does Life is like a Box of Chocolates

[@musclerussell8109]

Omg u can tell a story.

[@outdoordisasters]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@georgeszilva1223]

Nothing could compel me to set out on such folly.....why?

[@user-ze9do6vx5l]

Why don’t those that are ahead wait for those that are behind. Of the abundance of videos that I have have watched of backpacking so many times the party goes back to look for others left behind and they are not there never to be found.

[@zipperpillow]

I think your version of the story would be less interesting.

[@wasabiflavoredcocaine]

My doctor recommended that I should avoid watching these marathon videos of yours. I can't stop drinking Bud Ice to these.

[@LeanneFowler-ms5xc]

Obviously, I know you're joking but maybe if you are an alcoholic, you should go to AA IMMEDIATELY!!!!!

[@ripwednesdayadams]

not the bud ice 🤢

[@maryminchew4552]

❤. MI

[@EaAsThailand]

Who wrote this narration? Is it accurate? First hand account or KZbin dramatics?

[@beckibrown8833]

“There is permanent nerve damage that he’ll likely have to deal with for the rest of his life.” 😅 Ummm pretty sure that’s what permanent means. 😉🤪

[@bethewalt7385]

Why was that guy carrying a 45lb backpack for a day hike? Novice in over his head

[@userz9481]

arrogance, thats the problem

[@donlum9128]

Sad

[@bobbowie9350]

Story 1. Its always people ignoring faithful warnings. Bunch of idiots

[@cathlaurs9754]

Suing the park? Wow, some people just cant take responsibility for themselves. I've climbed many mountains and never had a problem. Mostly because I don't take chances - you've got to be a grown-up, leave your ego behind and understand that you have zero chance of survival against nature. Turn back, go home, try again on a better day.

[@CARLPHILLY]

No such thing as mother nature, but Father God.

[@zipperpillow]

Hmm. Lightning smokes dumb-asses? Seems fair. His name is Weiner, and he can't even pee? Too funny. "Bring on the lightning show!" Be careful about what you wish for, I guess. Final score, Lightning 2, D.A.s -2. Lightning wins.

[@celticdragon4966]

Just a small amount of common sense would have saved them.

[@Aspasia2929]

Who pays the bill for saving people from their own stupidity? The park services shouldn’t have to. As a supporter of the National Parks Foundation I don’t make a monthly donation to do this, it’s to maintain the beauty of the parks and take care of the wildlife and preserve the environment. If it’s a true emergency or unforeseen disaster it’s one thing, but rangers and first responders risking their lives and large financial resources being expended because people foolishness and arrogance is wrong. Like that party in Yosemite who IGNORED multiple warnings they should get a bill for their rescue instead they got threats of a lawsuit. People should have to sign a release before they are allowed to enter the park.

[@zipperpillow]

Would you make donations to a military to invade other nations unprovoked? Your empathy confuses me.

[@glory5918]

kathleen, well stated and thank you for caring about our NP's. Just thought to let you about a highly advanced upgraded tech released last month, Oct named DPE ZED SHIELD (an upgraded version of DPE SHIELD) It can be found in a search where magicdichol is the actual home site . DPE stands for Defense of Planet Earth, the DPE ZEN SHIELD is the largest of the DPE devices (basically grounding, clearing rods, simple installation, no moving parts) with a ground radius protection of 1,552 Mi, upper vertical reach well over 120Mi , Restoring the Biosphere providing total neturalizing of all harmful electromagnetics, weather, clears chemtrails in 1 sec, no pesticides nor fertilizers needed. Only a handful of DPE ZED SHIELDS are needed to protect our entire country. All our National Parks would be totally protected allowing the wildlife and vegetation, beautiful trees, streams, lakes to flourish and would be restored to pre industrial age. Kathleen please look into DPE ZEN SHIELD and let others know too so we can take our wonderful land to a higher level.

[@1PlainOne]

God's hands, His creation!!!

[@zipperpillow]

I say, Hey man...nice shot!

[@brendabrinkmanpasichnyk3500]

People have no fear of God? Thats the problem...too bad.

[@zipperpillow]

Nobody even mentioned god in the whole program. That's all in your head.

[@gregorybathurst7171]

Piss poor emergency helicopter that can only rescue 1 at a time , You may as well rescue yourself would probably be better off ..

[@zipperpillow]

They could have brought parachutes and rescued themselves, or they could have obeyed the warning signs and avoided ruining their lives without bothering anyone.

[@yoursteakman]

Sorry, trying to hard on the word bingo

[@mattsmith1137]

Narrated well, good documentary. I’ve lived in the wilderness my entire life and know how to survive in it but those of you surviving in rough neighborhoods in any fill in the blank major American city right now are equally skilled and arguably in a more dangerous place than any national park.

[@chriscampbellcampbell2505]

I agree he did accomplish so many climbers and never through in without a guide or a trainer he was the the man and past doing what he loved full of heart ♥ he was Lenny you will be missed but no one will accomplish what you did.

[@richardsmith9609]

This story should be called IDIOTS AT YOSEMITE!!!

[@zipperpillow]

Or, "Human Lightning Rods get mixed results at Yosemite test-site".