The WORST Death in the History of Backpacking (with proof)

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Mike's wife Diane reached out to me and wanted me to pass along two messages to you all: 1. For those of you with remaining questions, I've linked an article in the description that goes into even more detail. 2. Quoting from Diane, "I would encourage you to remind your followers that there are real people out there that have actually experienced this and other tragedies that you tell. Their comments are seen and both their encouragement as well as their lack of empathy and judgement is noted. Thanks." Diane was appreciative that I shared her husband's story. I am appreciative that she has been so open about it because it's allowed the world to learn from it, and be inspired by it.

[@CocoumKelsPerson]

Well said, Diane

[@dianeturner3213]

I want to add that the article speaks more about Andy, the dog. Mike does worry about Andy's survival and also speaks of how loyal Andy was, sitting on a rock above him and barking when he would hear rock falls around. Andy started traveling back and forth from Mike's body and the trailhead where the car was parked. He was lured by other hiker's who saw his picture on trailhead posters. Andy was an amazing dog and lived another 12 years and was fondly and correctly called Andy, The Wonder Dog.

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Poor guy. Very sad. Bad things happen to good people. Condolences to his family

[@happy_camper1664]

Thank you for the update on Andy. Deepest sympathy for your families loss. ​@@dianeturner3213

[@dirtrider9268]

Im sorry for your loss Diane, peace be with you.

[@arnehusby1420]

Here in Norway, the glaciers are melting. On a hike, we first found an old wristwatch. A little further in we found two frozen corpses, a man and a woman. It turned out to be a Teacher who had disappeared with a student in 1948. Preserved by the ice for many years. Now I am older, but I will never forget this experience.

[@CocoumKelsPerson]

I've heard a lot of cases are being solved from things uncovered from the melting permafreeze. Scary

[@rooknado]

That is simply incredible. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@SomeplaceScary]

Holy cow, I read about them when they were discovered, small world!

[@trafficjon400]

Dishonestly I would believe any part of this video was at the least inspiring. Very sad to be clutches of something more evil from natures forces

[@johndonahue3509]

Ice has to melt in Temps. over 32° and water freezes under 32°....it's called seasonal change....we have ice in the winter and then it melts when seasons change in the spring, summer It's cyclical...big word

[@goatmealcookies7421]

My sympathy to his loved ones. This is the stuff of nightmares. When my dad was about 92, he wanted to go horseback riding trip alone in the mountains of Montana. My step brother called me 'cuz he was afraid Dad would fall or get bucked off or something. We talked about it, and let him go, because if he died it would be doing something he loved to do. He lived to 97... died in his sleep tho. Still miss him. Strongest man I have ever known.

[@valsptsd814]

Nice. My great grandmother was in her 90’s getting apples off an apple tree by climbing it and shaking the branches. That seemed bold. Didn’t get hurt, lived to 102. A horse back trip would have totally been in her wheelhouse.

[@melissaallinp.e.5209]

I appreciate the decision you and your step-brother made. After my dad passed my mom, of course, was becoming more fragile, more accident prone, and more forgetful as she aged even further. A discussion took place between us kids with one of them voicing concern that she could set the house on fire by forgetting she had something on the stove (she had, in fact, had this happen, minus the fire). I asked the question..."Isn't the way we live our last day, or even the risk we take in the way we die, the very last choice we make in this life? Should we take that away based on our concern that it results in a situation that we fear?" Being bucked off a horse in beautiful mountains and God's nature at the age of 92 sounds like an EPIC way to go.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@melissaallinp.e.5209 Great comment.

[@SoBayK80]

Thank you for sharing. I work with the elderly, dignity can be a struggle for those wishing to protect the elderly. My grandfather chose to die on a park bench instead of sounding alarms, I don't think grandma forgave him for that. But he died alone but with dignity, and she passed differently.

[@TondalayaBurgess-r4o]

Amen

[@kckcmctcrc]

Happen to watch this video on the anniversary of my older son’s death… my younger son is now 22 and we’ve hiked all over these same ranges. I wish my older son could have experienced the glorious backcountry. God bless you Mike and Family.

[@MaryBeth94]

It's the anniversary of my father's death today. He loved hiking and exploring. His love for nature lives on in my brother, sister, and I. I recently got to go to Wyoming. I wished he could've been there. Bless you and I hope you and your family have found peace ❤

[@Ryvkaah]

So sorry to hear of your losses, taken so young.

[@OptimalToast]

It's great the journal was there to help the family deal with the grief, though some if it daunting. Also glad his doggo, Andy, made it back, I imagine that would of helped the family also, it certainly would of for me.

[@Hawther]

Andy the dog must have stayed with him for so long before becoming desperate and finding other humans to help, because he showed up days after they'd ended the formal search. So upsetting

[@dolceitalia5846]

Andy could have helped fetch the blinking water bottle!!!

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

Thank you, I had to know if the dog was ok before I could watch it

[@bigbadmojothebulldog]

@@Amanda-uc5jq lol same

[@isabellind1292]

@@Amanda-uc5jq YES! Thank you top commenter. I too scrolled through before I continued.

[@Janée-PA]

I, too was a solo hiker in the Wind Rivers. A female, I was doing one of my two medical rotations in Lander, WY, at this time. I spent two weekends backpacking and searching for this man, carrying flyers. I met his teen-age daughter and her friend who were dispersing flyers on trails at the time, and we spent a short time talking about Mike and his precious companion, Andy. What a sad day when I heard the tragic news and especially the details of this heart-breaking tragedy. I would normally participate in autopsies; but the news of Mike's discovery and circumstances were so highly publicized that the autopsy was greatly protected. Mike and his family are so loved; hundreds of us who never knew Mike mourned the family's and our own loss.

[@TipTop-e5b]

This is a mission that still has a deep impact on our organization. Peace and Blessings sent to Rev. Turner's family. Thank you for your mention of our incredibly dedicated volunteers. Keep up the good work, Kyle.

[@dianeturner3213]

This is Diane. True respect and love to all the men and women who participated in the search and recovery of Mike. And the ongoing work of this important group of people who whole heartedly throw themselves into helping others! They are true heros!

[@amazinggrace5692]

Bravo to the rescue team. 💕🐝💕

[@alphaomega1351]

Blessings? Religious mythology at its finest. 😳

[@swirvinbirds1971]

​@@alphaomega1351The guy literally said in his journal that he was alone with God... What did the Almighty and all powerful God do for his sheep? Not a dang thing.

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

​@@alphaomega1351 Please show a bit of civil respect. I'm an Atheist too, but under those circumstances, I hope Mike had some peace of mind. His family deserve it too. You don't have to respect the belief, I don't, but extend some to the family who suffered this ordeal. Some times are just wrong for discussing religion.

[@SensiProductionzBlindDogVideos]

I love that you buy survival gear, and donate to charities. Your not out there getting ritzy cars, or blowing your loot on wasteful stuff. I respect that alot

[@Honeymooncake]

Absolutely obsessed with you calling his KZbin revenue "loot" I'm gonna start calling more things loot, im missing out rn

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Sometimes individuals will give to charities for tax breaks

[@amandamapes6763]

​@@Flamsteretteno, your alot

[@Flamsterette]

@@amandamapes6763 *YOU'RE *A LOT Do people even pay attention in school nowadays?

[@CocoumKelsPerson]

And that he offers advice in all his videos ans the endless respect he seems to display to all those featured. I really like that.

[@Spectoral_on_SPOTIFY]

That's so sad. So, so sad. I hope Mike found all the truths, enlightenments, justification and secrets of the universe that the afterlife brings. May God bless his family.

[@BrightSeaStar]

Nice ! ☺

[@Stonebagmcgee]

God didn't bless him so why would he bless his family? Don't put faith in imaginary figures.

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

It would seem we're alone in our life struggles. We can assign a god to the good and brush off the bad as mysterious, or we can just be responsible adults and make the best of life for ourselves and others.

[@Alicia-BG]

​@@StonebagmcgeeDon't blame God for his decision of hiking solo and then deviating off his original path. I'm very sorry that this man died but we are responsible for our decisions, don't take it out on God.

[@Stonebagmcgee]

@@Alicia-BG gods not real.

[@cindygoddard1671]

This one is really sad. He seemed like a really nice guy. Condolences to his family & friends. And thankfully his doggy survived ❤

[@blake3847]

Was searching through the comments to make sure the doggo lived before watching. Thank you!

[@adotintheshark4848]

@@cindygoddard1671 I'd like to do a solo hike with someone.

[@sallyallen4066]

What a story, compassionately told. Thanks, Kyle, for sharing. I'm glad his body was found & his dog survived. At least his family had answers.

[@heatherydew3361]

His words brought me to tears, to see in real time his struggle, frustration, despair, then final acceptance and peace...I think we can all relate to this. We're often in life situations we don't understand, and grapple with these same feelings. I'm glad he left this life opening his heart to the God he loved, and I hope that gives some peace to his family and friends. Thanks for sharing this story, it was well told and I found it really moving. RIP Father Mike.

[@angelapeterson2413]

I really like that you've started donating to S&R and are encouraging others to do so as well.

[@ArcaneSpells]

Agreed. Classy move

[@elbaestridge6503]

Hi Kyle. As a solo woman hiker , this story makes me sad, but also teaches me a lot. Thank you for this amazing channel.

[@juliajohnson6022]

I am a woman also, but value my life too much to ever go hiking in the wilderness, alone. Way too dangerous as evidenced by all these “missing hikers” videos.

[@KB-tf8vp]

Hi, fellow solo hiker woman! 👋🏻

[@CocoumKelsPerson]

Mad respect to the bravery you women have hiking solo. I don't even have the bravery to walk a sidewalk solo.

[@LBdreamin]

☕️

[@sandrahatherley2184]

Risky@@CocoumKelsPerson

[@ScaryBoomBoomGun]

Diane and family - If you see this, I am so sorry for your loss. I am also so sorry for the heartache you have endured because of others' cruelty. What possesses people to behave in such a way confounds the mind. No harsh words or judgment are needed, only love and compassion. God can, and will, make good come from this horrible tragedy. I cannot (and don't want to) imagine what you all have gone thru. If a hug would make things right, I'd give you all the biggest hug.

[@kathy888]

"My kingdom is NOT of this world" (the next) stuff happens, don't blame God.

[@Smegmatician]

@@kathy888Of course. It's all credit and no blame with you guys, isn't it? Perfectly reasonable 👌🏻

[@Saffron-sugar]

@@Smegmatician perfect example of what the OP was saying. Some people are just rude and say terrible things. There is no reason for you to put a comment like this here. And, yes, if you don’t believe in an interventionist God it is all praise and no blame. Just because you don’t like the way something works, doesn’t mean it isn’t real.

[@Smegmatician]

@@Saffron-sugar Yes, how rude of me to use mockery as a response to outlandish unproven claims. I'm such a horrible person. I hope I can still buy my way into heaven? All jokes aside, if this sort of thing offends you that deeply, I would suggest never leaving your house again because you are obviously a snowflake melting at the slightest touch. You're right, that doesn't mean it isn't real, but it also doesn't mean that it is LMAO. You have to actually PROVE with EVIDENCE that god is real. That's how it works, and if you can't do that, a bit of mockery should not surprise, let alone offend you that much. There's also the option of keeping your faith private as to not get a response. But of course, you're perfectly allowed to remind everyone constantly that you're a person of faith, people just aren't allowed to disagree, right? I'm a fan of free speech though, thanks. Grow a thicker skin, snowflake.

[@MomCatMeows]

My husband is a solo hiker and this is an example of why he carries a gps tracker. Sad story, RIP ❤

[@charlessanders]

He really shouldn't hike solo, especially in a place like the wind river range.

[@edwardbenton4428]

@charlessanders In a perfect world that may have merit. The world has and is never perfect

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

@@charlessanders why didn't you go with him

[@MomCatMeows]

@@charlessanders We don't live in Wyoming

[@jyp523]

@@FranklinHicks-qs4gs😂

[@jerrymoore838]

Mike's ordeal is heartbreaking but also beautifully meaningful. He did not die in vain. In 2011 Garmin came out with the device that included the sos feature made available thru satellite technology. Glad that you encourage people who go into the wilds to carry one on their bodies. Thanks Kyle

[@yathercantillano3874]

That's wonderfu!

[@Nimsrodel]

Go Spot came out even earlier.

[@rainerweishaupl1103]

With Garmin or any other cell phone don't you need a satellite connection for it to worK????. So if you hiking in the mountains or in the jungle somewhere in the world how is that going to help? I am writing from Indonesia right now and there are many places with no satellite service due to no NOS (NOC is a networks operations center.). UNLESS WE BUY OUR OWN starling satellite

[@triGRIMM]

Personal locator beacon $300 will save your life ....but it's probably not worth that much anyways

[@OhB1canohbe]

⁠@@rainerweishaupl1103yes you are correct it needs a satellite connection. Garmin says the network they use has theoretical 100% global coverage but then lists countries where it can’t be used because of regulations and such.

[@jonm4501]

I appreciate a real face telling this story and not an AI generated voice. GOOD JOB!!

[@danielplainview6527]

You won’t be able to tell the difference in about 3 years.

[@yourdad5799]

​@@danielplainview6527 we will learn how to tell. Like we learned to instantly recognise scams that our parents fell to. Either we or our kids in time will be able to tell instantly.

[@tubaduba9702]

Today with properly prompted AI

[@RandyBaumery-s4i]

Doesn't matter to me. Although most human narrators need some , coaching. Their technique sucks.

[@rebecculousrk]

This story essentially describes my worst fear. I'm actually most afraid of tight spots like a chimney, a narrow part of a cave or falling into a crevice, being trapped in place is right up there. To imagine those ten days, trapped and praying for help, fills me with a deep unease.

[@jackcarterog001]

Imagine being stuck upside down deep in a cave.

[@kgs2280]

@@jackcarterog001Underwater. At least the end would be faster.

[@cariwaldick4898]

I saw a story years ago on Oprah, where a guy was driving--I think--and he had an accident. He wound up in a ravine, where no one could see him. His arm had him trapped. He eventually cut his own arm off--after it died--so he could free himself. He used a tiny pocket knife, and had to break his own bone. Being trapped would be my nightmare. I saw that story, and used to freak out sometimes when my seatbelt would get stuck. I bought a knife and kept it in the door.

[@ritz6982]

@@jackcarterog001even the word spelunking makes me shudder.

[@kgs2280]

@@ritz6982 Sounds exciting and fascinating to me, but not the part about being stuck upside down in a deep cave. I could do without that.

[@michaelosgood9876]

RIP Mike Turner. The fact you never gave up thru your ordeal is truly amazing.

[@RobinMartz-x9f]

Oh that’s so sad, but what he wrote I understood. I got a lump in my throat. My husband died but not alone like this but I often wonder what he was thinking before. The day before he did some uncharacteristic things and I still feel like he knew something . We were sitting in the living room that evening and he said my name so I looked at him and he said I love you, Robin. He’d tell me he loved me but not so pointed like that. He also sad he was sorry to me and I didn’t like that. He didn’t make it through the night. I was at least grateful that our last spoken words go each other were that we loved each other. Having faith in God gives us an inner peace, which is what Mike had at the end. God welcomed him with open arms. ❤

[@rrichardson53]

Sad and tragic story. It’s amazing that the dog survived. Excellent video with the added graphics and concise description

[@darcistephenson5359]

Am I the only one who kept wondering about how the dog made it out okay? Like, did Mike share his food at first?

[@seriouslywtf4790]

I came here to see if the dog was ok. Now I can listen to the rest!

[@benlaw4647]

Dogs usually survive. Dogs have a great sense of direction and Dogs will eat bugs, reptiles, rodents, small game they catch, drink creek water . I have seen many of these types of stories and 9/10 the dog survives, sometimes after months..

[@andrew4274-q4m]

@@seriouslywtf4790Pathetic 🙄

[@pattimaeda6097]

👏👏👏👏

[@DaveK385]

I just watched a video about a backpacker who went out in November and got caught in an early winter blizzard. He found an old outhouse and survived for two months in it on a bag of horse oats that he found in a shed. Another hiker found his body in the outhouse in April with a note. That sounded pretty horrific.

[@ellena.8369]

channel???

[@maggiedoor6093]

Yes I listened to that, I can't remember where?

[@NikkiC777]

It sounds like what happened to a guy named otter olshansky? I think that was the hikers name. If I am thinking of the same person. I read a story about him that sounded similar. Stephen was his first name and otter was a nickname.

[@jlt131]

@@maggiedoor6093 there are only two I listen to regularly, Kyle and MrBallen, so I'm pretty sure it's one of them that covered it.

[@nightrock4713]

@@ellena.8369 this story was covered twice on Kyle’s channel

[@andrewburkinshaw1446]

I love your honourable way of supporting the rescue companies with no gain for yourself in mind. That is a wonderful attitude that we can all learn from and take forward with us

[@downhillblur708]

A number of years ago while on a solo trip in the Sierra this almost happened to me. I was scrambling up a talus and boulder field on my way to the two Snow Lakes above 4th Recess Lake when a boulder I stepped on shifted underneath me. I was able to step off it quickly while the boulder slipped into a crevice beneath me. Needless to say my heart missed a beat and the remainder of the ascent was fraught with fear of what might have happened. I still think about it often and this video brought it all back in technicolor. Be safe out there, brothers!

[@BrightSeaStar]

Whoa !

[@jolinsundgren]

😢🙏

[@1Kittywicked24]

To Diane, thank you for allowing this story to be shared ,I know it cannot be easy reliving this every time you see this. ,sending you and the children much love and hugs and I know your husband is watching you and the children from above and he is proud of you .

[@adriennewalker1715]

This is such a tragic story, my heart goes out to Rev Mike’s family and loved ones. His fortitude is amazing.

[@L3ggZ84]

I heard about this story somewhere a while back and it is one of the saddest I think I've ever heard. It's one of the ones that stays with me.

[@IceLynne]

How does it make you feel about God? Just curious 😢

[@Muircure]

same

[@ellena.8369]

It reinforces my agnosticism/atheism even more. Makes me think nothing is in our control, it's all random and chaotic. Any good god wouldn't want suffering, so he can eff off and not exist for all im' concerned :) sorry not sorry @@IceLynne

[@benlaw4647]

​@IceLynne 💩 happens , it's called life and death. God doesn't have anything to do with it . Accidents, human error, nature , wrong place, wrong time , disease. Thats life ...

[@annettefournier9655]

Well you certainly sound distressed by something you profess not to exist. 🤔

[@suze6083]

I remember the Mike Turner story. I was in Montana backpacking at the exact time he went missing. Yeah, that was a different time, no GPS, just paper maps and guide books and maybe in professionally guided tours or expeditions there might have been a super expensive satellite phone. However, we didn’t even have cell phones back then and used public phones and calling cards. In order to get help you would have had to hike out. Different times. Man, I knew right away you’d talk about him. It’s so weird to remember what I have done and where I have been at the exact time this man went through this. I was so gutted when I’ve learned of his demise. So sad. 😔

[@snookies1224]

we had cell phones in 1998 mate

[@tictacbergerac]

Thank you for telling Rev. Mike's story. Deepest condolences to his family, friends, and community. Hikers today are so blessed to live in a time where GPS and emergency beacons are more widely available. I sincerely hope Reverend Mike's faith and beloved dog were comforts to him in his last moments.

[@gfoxx]

This was such a sad heartbreaking story. I had a hard time watching it. I am so glad his dog survived. My heart goes out to Rev. Turner’s family and friends.

[@christinaoh7022]

Omg… new horror unlocked, I thought getting lost, wandering aimlessly, no food or water was bad. I can’t imagine what this man went through, to be so helpless..and alone. My condolences to his family. I’m so very glad his dog made it.

[@freyamccauley]

Please don't blaspheme using those 3 letters

[@MorningDew85]

@@freyamccauley I’m a believer, but why do you feel the need to press your beliefs on this person? Really? I don’t understand

[@ClaireReese-d2g]

Thank you for mentioning the dog I was scared to watch because of that!

[@hannahcole9685]

i was literally frantically searching for a comment about if the dog made it or not thank you so much

[@Dubsteppah]

As a priest, learning of Reverend Turner's deep spirituality is so respectable, he wrote so eloquently about Heavenly Father and he was very much on a great path. He was obviously an intelligent and complex man. A deeply spiritual and curious person. I gotta respect that completely. Rest in peace Reverend.

[@patriciacole8773]

Remember the fourth commandment KJV reminds us of Genesis 2:2&3. Jesus is our example even the forty days after His resurrection. It was roman emperor Constantine who thought to change God’s times and laws. Choose wisely. How readest thou (?)

[@triuneicthus3524]

Well, Boone Memorial is leading people straight, pardon the pun, to hell by teaching people it's ok to live in your sinful lifestyle without transforming your life and living according to God's word. It doesnt matter how many times you say you feel closer to God or you say God's name, as a pastor you will be judged by God more harshly because you're leading others astray. God CANNOT tolerate sin and many will say Lord, Lord, but will not enter heaven because they did not live according to God's will. Christianity should never conform to culture, it should change culture.

[@Saffron-sugar]

@@patriciacole8773 genuine question: I don’t understand what you’re referring to. I am a member of the church of England, but I have noticed that a lot of Americans have a particular affection for our historical KJV of the Bible. William Tyndale wrote the first English translation of the Bible and was martyred for it. King James wrote the first famous translation into English. It’s very poetic and beautiful to read. It has interesting additions, like unicorns, in it. It does not differ greatly from ASV of ESV. There are other versions that are a more correct translation from the original Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic. Obviously all translations came over 1000 years after Constantine and after the council of Nicaea. Many books were left out because they were thought to be newer than they actually were. Thus the debate about books like Enoch and others found in the dead sea scrolls. But, I assume there is a reason why certain Americans believe the KJV is the only version for them. What is that reason?

[@patriciacole8773]

@@Saffron-sugar God has guarded His Word. From numerous versions that intentionally remove the deity of Christ in editing the language for example.

[@CalebAchsah]

​@@Saffron-sugar - As a believer who has never read the Dead Sea Scrolls, or the original Scriptures in Greek or Hebrew, I began my faith walk on the basic principle and premise that the truth about God and the truth of God must be knowable with absolute certainty. That knowledge and the certainty of it cannot be rooted in mere academic or theological scholarship. Even when the search begins in "historical facts," the search to find God and to know Him must always lead to the realm of the Spirit in which God dwells. That place is God Himself. God can never be reduced to human finite knowledge because God is infinite. Isaiah 55:6, 8-9 The Scriptures say that God is love. What is love? Has anyone who loves or has ever loved found a way to define or precisely describe love? Since that task is impossible, we realize that we can only know God in His own being and place of habitation. We must go to Him, and when we do so, we move beyond the limitations of mere scholarship and earthly knowledge. That search for Him must precede the scrolls and parchments and must culminate in the simple rest of finding Him. Now here is the spiritual riddle, the eternal conundrum. When we begin to seek, He begins to reveal Himself, and He does so in every possible way that He can make Himself known to our understanding. In fact, He gives us that understanding. He makes it possible for us to know Him according to our capacity for receiving what He reveals about Himself. As He makes Himself known, He also guides us toward and away from reliable or unreliable information about Himself. The KJV does not deny the deity of Christ, and does not dismiss the significance of God choosing to present Himself both as pure Spirit and in the masculine gender. How do we know that God is not a woman? Because He came to us in the form of a man. How do we know that there are no "female" angels? Because He speaks to us of the "sons of God" and the "daughters of men" (Genesis 6:2). And how do we know that what we are relying upon is true? "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13

[@Zipittydodah]

This is terribly sad. I've hiked The Wind River Range; on a 4 day, 56 miles, 11,000+ ft, backpacking trip, with my aunt and uncle, after I graduated high school, back in the summer of 1976. It's beautiful and treacherous country, even on a trail, let alone going off trail. Safety first! Never hike alone! RIP.

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

Indeed. Take a partner, Garmin InReach, and maybe a crow bar.

[@KB-tf8vp]

I always hike alone. 😅

[@sharonhoyt2133]

I agree. Hiking alone is not the safest way to travel. God can also be present with you when you are with companions and often He will speak to you through those people.

[@benlaw4647]

Same. It's very beautiful , also lots of loose rocks and huge boulders that look like they can roll off the mountains at any moment. Gotta be careful so not to cause a rock slide up high..

[@sirridesalot6652]

WOW! 14 MILES a day in such country is quite remarkable.

[@kelliephoenix]

This was the hardest story to listen to that you have covered, so far. I was crying through most of it. So heartbreaking but inspiring testimony of faith. Its also amazing the pup survived. 😢🙏❤️

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

I lost it when Kyle read “to live is Christ, to die is gain…I will trust in God though he slay me, yet I will trust Him. He IS the way, the truth and the life.” I think about and say all of those scriptures all the time - and it reminds me - we aren’t living for this world - those that believe KNOW trouble will come, but eternity with our Savior awaits. I so wish God had rescued him, but I suppose his race was finished. What a tough ending - God’s ways are surely not ours, so I suppose our understanding just can’t always grasp the whys in this life. 😢 I pray we all have such faith in the end. ❤

[@kelliephoenix]

@@all-to-Him-I-owe100 Agreed 🙏

[@tirokopita]

That faith thing didn't work out so well for him did it.

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

Well that depends on what you believe…an eternity in heaven with the creator of the universe is what believers are truly to be focused on. In the meantime on Earth we want to be the hands and feet for God. I do admit, that was a terrible way to go…but for those of us that believe, he is definitely on the winning side of things now. ❤

[@sirridesalot6652]

@@tirokopita" Faith, Hope and Love but the greatest of these is Love". A Believer in Jesus and God Will have Faith that their hop of being with Jesus and God will eventually happen. When that does happen their Faith and Hope will have been fulfilled but they'll still have Love.

[@Pattilapeep]

I just found your channel a few days ago. It is pure gold. It brings back the days when I was a young woman backpacking in the Adirondacks. Your stuff is just great, your advice is very good, and the respect with which you treat the people in your accounts is admirable. Needless to say, I have subscribed. Thanks for what you do. Cheers Pat in New Jersey

[@Docta_Tma]

So happy the pup made it home okay! God bless that pup , for giving his owner's family closure for the Reverend. RIP sir!

[@trawlins396]

That made me so happy. 😊

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

Why didn't your god bless the reverend?

[@ohio948]

​@@themartialartsapproach8786 do you understand what you are even asking? The Reverend (by his own choice) got himself into that situation. God decided to take him to His eternal home rather than save his life which is the greater blessing. The Testimony of the journal is evidence to the fact that the Reverend did not lose faith and did not blame God, but chose to declare his devotion to God regardless of the circumstances. I don't know if you are an atheist who likes to say gotcha statements anytime Christians suffer or if you genuinely are curious about God's involvement in human affairs.

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

@@ohio948 people can believe what they wanna believe. I just think it's harmful to go through life believing a magic father figure is pulling strings for you. When prayers go unanswered, religious people do a tap dance to make it fit their beliefs. How many pray, instead of be a responsible adult, and tangible harm results? You say your god wanted the reverend. Why tf? He should have billions of people to hang out with, including Hitler, who was Christian. The dude's f-ing family needed him. This is the sh@t I'm talking about. I got a friend who's devolving into Christian fundamentalism and is convinced god will take care of him. He puts all his effort into church and bible study instead of earning to support his family. They're sinking hopelessly into debt, but I'm "under satan's control" by suggesting personal accountability over prayer. It's incredibly frustrating. It's like watching an alcoholic deteriorate, but saying anything about it just feeds their victim complex and strengthens their resolve and denial. So you just gotta watch. F@ck.

[@soniasalmon4740]

Amazing that dog managed to find his way home.

[@ARider.actual]

After being subbed for a while I would be willing to bet that Kyle does not hate hiking.

[@FullXThrottle]

I think it’s a love/hate relationship! Like most passionate hobbies are lol

[@concettaworkman5895]

lol

[@kgs2280]

Ya think?

[@ARider.actual]

Calm down boys, it Was just a sarcastic comment for the algorithm gods. Love Kyle, even if he doesn't really hate hiking.

[@SensiProductionzBlindDogVideos]

I rode a bicycle with 3 dogs in a doghouse trailer 3000 miles across the u.s. backcountry this summer. Barely survived. The pups loved it though, that’s what mattered to me ❤ It’s usually love/hate on long hikes, especially 4 month hikes…. Lol

[@laurawirtjes7225]

Absolutely heartbreaking story. My heart goes out to his family. I am glad the dog survived, but I can imagine the dog was traumatized by his beloved owner's death.

[@sk-sy5ji]

@laurawirtjes how do you know the dog survived? Kyle never spoke of him again. And turner never mentioned the dog in his writings?

[@serenamcknight4453]

@@sk-sy5jihe did mention the dog coming out alive

[@msbeecee1]

Yes its in the comments under the pinned comment at top

[@machenga]

Brutal story. Glad Reverend Mike had his dog Andy by his side. I know Andy stayed with Mike and gave him some solace until the bitter end. Best friends are like that * Edited to say how are we getting into an argument about whether humans are more valuable than dogs or other animals? This situation involved a man, Mike, and his dog, Andy. Mike unfortunately didn’t survive, but Andy did. Hopefully they comforted each other during this horrific ordeal. It begins and ends there

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

I am glad the dog did not died too. A miracle he did not get lost and found his way and back to his human friend😢

[@Priscilla-Prancercise]

Thank you for your comment, because I was wondering about the dog. That’s the most important character in the story, other than the Reverend, yet we heard nothing about him. As far as we were told in this video, the Reverend had nothing to say about the dog in his journal. It was very disappointing to me. People who don’t have dogs don’t realize how important it is to include the dog in a story like this. And when he listed the reverend’s surviving family, the dog was left out of that list as well, even though he was literally a “survivor”. There surely must be more to the story.

[@Its_not_me_its_youu]

Exactly, as horrible as it sounds I just kept thinking “but what about the dog” you know the reverend died from the beginning but the not knowing was haunted me and when they said he came back and he was battered I felt even more heartbroken, especially as there was no explanation

[@sunnystormy4973]

-horrific !- -my lil furbabies- -my kids have paws ...- 🐾 🐱

[@samuraidoggy]

@@Its_not_me_its_youu Yeah, at least this story had a happy ending! Dog survived.

[@craigversetti5700]

I've been a follower of yours for about six or seven months now & have watched a big portion of your videos by this point & it has turned me onto many more of these kind of stories . I can honestly say this has got to be the one that stands out the most to me , this is truly a horrific situation & my heart really goes out to Mike & his loved ones !!! This was truly a man to look up to & aim to be like yet in the end he was forced to die in a way that forced him to review his life , his lord & the surroundings around him that not many will & I hope that his life & loved ones comforted him in the end .....

[@Saffron-sugar]

His faith in the face of a slow death is both inspiring and heartbreaking. He was like a martyr of nature and refused to turn from his faith.

[@AGPerry-go3xk]

Strong faith for sure

[@daledurham4308]

As a man who has hiked alone in dangerous desert and mountain landscapes, before communication technology advanced to current level, I am so very glad to have survived some very scarey times. It is so very sad to learn what ended the life of The Reverend Turner. I hope many hikers will learn from this video to have safety in mind when in great wild places.

[@X-Prime123]

Why don't you people give details to your family or friends about where exactly you're going? You could even notify your local police station, or if traveling to a foreign country; your embassy or hotel.

[@sindythebeautiful3252]

oh boy, tears. My heart hurts for him and his family. Peace is with you now, Mike.

[@lauraanderson8785]

I cried listening to this. RIP Mike. I wish the best to his wife, kids, family and friends. He seemed like a good, Godly man

[@samuraidoggy]

jesus christ, some people just cry over anything. You should be happy that at least this story had happy ending; the dog survived.

[@jameshowitt1899]

God sucks 😂

[@lauraanderson8785]

@@samuraidoggy Of course I'm happy that the dog survived, but crying over someone who suffered through a horrible death isn't just "anything". Sometimes people who watch these types of videos become so numb to it that they stop thinking too deeply about how these are real people with real lives, families, feelings, and dreams for the future... When you stop to really picture how Mike in this case must have felt and how his family must have felt, it's sad. Really sad.

[@Smegmatician]

Because "godly men" have been oh so good throughout history, eh?

[@TimRHillard]

Motorcycle riding alone in the CA/AZ desert I came across a deserted dirt bike. It was only a few years old, good shape. I hollered ought to see if anyone was around. I had found it on it's side, in a wash. You'd have to be close by to see it there, but on top of the wash, you could see for a good 25 miles or so. Even still, I rode all around the area to see what I could find. I was on BMW GS Motorcycle, so I was limited where I was able to go, like you could've on foot. Or on a dirt bike. I even camped a night there by it to see if someone would show up. It just felt weird, like someone was in trouble. Or someone was watching me. This was in the days before cell service was everywhere, or even GPS, or SOS Spot. I didn't have a SAT Phone either. I tried starting the bike, and it ran fine. Plenty of fuel too. I got it oughta the wash, and parked it where it could be seen on the trail. I also revved the two stroke motor as loud as possible hoping someone would call out. I rode it around for a few hours, and again; nothing, nobody. The second day, I had to get going. I marked on my map where it was, and annotated the serial number (it did not have a license plate) and set off for a hard top road that could take me to a police station, or ranger office. The third day, I did find a police station in AZ. They took a report, but said that no one had been reported missing. Okay, so I went over the line into California. Same thing. Because where I marked on the map, the officers each said essentially ''nobody missing here, must have been reported in the other state''. At that time, they did not bother to call the other states municipality, as far as I know. It really upset me. I even considered taking more vacay and going back out there. But, I just went home. I wanted to go back out and check again, but honestly, I was so freaked out that I couldn't get the courage up to go back. I'd call the police every few weeks. No one reported missing. They did go and get the dirt bike. They could not discern what had happened. Or even figure out the owner. The AZ police told me that it didn't seem like someone had hijacked or killed the rider. Both departments said they visited the site. They said there was no evidence of a crash, or blood, broken parts, signs of struggle or rubbish. Nothing. They concluded that what had happened was that it probably fell off the back of a trailer and the driver didn't notice and then couldn't subsequently find it. So it just got left. The AZ cops said they had dogs out there, and there was absolutely no hits. There findings are probably true, but still. I am telling you, I think something went down out there. I have not ridden in that area sense, and have no plans to go back. I did stop being so cavalier about riding by myself. Anyway, weeks became months, became years, became decades. I would go longer between calls for info. I recently called, having been a few years. Both departments had a lot of turnover of personnel the past few years. Nobody could find anything about it, but said all cases have been put into a new system. But all that was converted were cases with 'standing' whatever that is. A report about a lost and found motorcycle in the desert would not have been converted. I still think about it, and pray about it frequently.

[@annegribben444]

You did your best ...and you showed care.... bless you... things " fall.off the back of trucks " often ...insurance pays and the person/s whom didn't tie things down well enough ( on purpose ) get the goods later on....perhaps they couldn't find it... even so why would the key be in the ignition? ... even if the person went for a walk to take a photo or such like ...wouldn't he or she take the key with them... and why did it have no number plate...was it brand smacking new ... and if it was new new destined for a shop why did it have petrol.in it ? Hard for you to deal with.... ESPECIALLY because you are a good soul. ...Go well....

[@CatalinaFOIA]

🤔 Things that make you go "hmmmm"

[@strange2970]

Thank you for being so diligent and careful about what could have happened to someone. I wonder though if it may have been stolen and/or ditched? Might explain the lack of plates and the key being left

[@TimRHillard]

I appreciate that, thank you. I am one of those kinds of people who still stop and help people broke down on the road. My wife says one day that'll be the end of me. If it is, it is. @@annegribben444

[@beekneed]

Thank you for doing the right thing. Many would pass by unconcerned or, if concerned, not concerned enough to take the steps you took--searching, moving the bike, marking the location, and contacting police in two states. You're the kind of responsible person most of us would beg God to happen by if we ourselves were in a bad scrape.

[@goodnotgr8]

What a truly heartbreaking story. My sincerest condolences to his family. I lost my brother to the mountains as well. Mercifully, it was an avalanche that didn’t afford him much time to think, let alone suffer. Though I’m sure there’s no other place in the world he would’ve rather met his end. May the memories of Mike bring his loved ones peace in their darkest hours.

[@GuadalupeLopez-tz9df]

This is so sad These kinds of tragedies are the reason I stay away from these beautiful treacherous places. What a powerful testimony of enduring faith. Much respect and love for his family and friends. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@bobsiddoway]

I almost died in the Wind Rivers 2.5 years ago from high-altitude pulmonary adema. Lungs progressively filled up with fluid until I couldn’t lift my pack and almost passed out after 50 paces, this was on day 4/5. ER docs said I was within 12 hrs of death.

[@helenahandkart1857]

Glad you are here to tell the tale.

[@theresavancamp7575]

​@@helenahandkart1857 Lovely comment.

[@TheOfficialRandomGuy]

How’d you make it out?

[@lorriegallardo8053]

Wind River isn't this the place where the movie depicted the native American girl, who died from running in the snow?

[@R6ken02]

The movie is about the Wind River Reservation. Fort Wasakie and Arapaho. The little town where Mike started out is 16 miles away. That is Lander Wyoming. Its Main Street is in the opening scean Wind River. There is a web cam showing the same view at any given Time live if you type in Lander Wyoming webcam.

[@KarenEldredge-s3v]

I live in Idaho and clearly remember this story. (My former In-Laws were members of Boone Memorial) Mike's faith was remarkable and inspiring. My heart goes out to his family.

[@leemosher5513]

You did a very nice job telling this story. Very respectful.

[@robinsavard84]

This Pastor went through the stages of grief during his ordeal. What a sad story for him and his family. So many lessons that we can take away. The one at the forefront of my mind is staying the course, and not getting distracted by another way that seems better when I’ve committed to another. What a difficult place to be in for days on end and no one passing by.

[@KristinHolland]

I’m so glad you remind people to use a GPS while out in the wilderness. I keep mine hanging from my shoulder strap while hiking or kayaking, no matter how short or long of a trip I’m taking. Keep up the good work, love the videos.

[@tombstone4986]

Im a retired wildland firefighter. Too many times boulders have almost killed me or one of my crewmembers. Sometimes they're (boulder)just sitting there waiting for something or someone to just touch it... On one specific fire in the wilderness i was almost buried alive by one very large rock. As i was leading my crew around a small cliff, it decided to tip over right at me as i stepped around and near its base... i jumped one way n the crew went the other. We all just stood there in shock for a second afterward... it still haunts me today... God bless all of you out there.

[@jckelsey]

Very terrible way to go. It is good that he was able to record his thoughts and emotions during this. I can’t imagine. Bless his family and friends.

[@madeline3868]

I’m thankful that his family was willing to share share Mike’s writings. A tragic situation and his words provide insight to a heartbreaking situation.

[@ShadowsCrawlDown]

You told with this story with the empathy it deserves. My condolences to his family. May they meet again in the next life. God bless.

[@Octoberfurst]

Such a sad story. I feel bad for the guy. What a miserable way to die.

[@cko8643]

This is so sad. And a story of an incredible individual. I know I wouldn't have that grace in that situation. I'd be hollering, weeping and writing some unpleasant stuff that wouldn't be printable.

[@chupacabra1765]

A man with a very strong conviction. That was a very sad story.

[@MelaniePhoenix]

This is heartbreaking. To his loved ones: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mike seemed like an amazing human and I cannot even begin to fathom the amount of pain and torture you all went through losing him. I hope and pray that the passing of time has helped lessen this pain and I strongly believe you will see him again.

[@kd-yd5pk]

Very sad story. Heart goes to his friends and family. Mike has wonderfully run his race; blessings.

[@GlendaMasterson]

You are such a good way of telling people these true stories. Very interesting and informative articles on how dangerous hiking and camping can be. You have to be on your game every single minute you are out in Mother Nature. She always has the upper hand. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendametube]

If I were this man’s family, I would be very thankful that my loved one’s story fell in the hands of Kyle. Kyle, you shared the story with the utmost respect and compassion. My heart is so moved, and I truly think I will spend the rest of the day pondering on what is important in life. I’m really thankful that after binge watching so many of your videos ( because I only “met”you within the last few months) … I can truly say you have grown. The earlier videos depicted a certain carefree attitude that I do love to see, but sometimes it was coupled with a less introspective youth spirit. All normal and good, but to see you growing into such a young man of integrity and high character is truly a privilege. inspiring. Very important stories and histories of unfortunate victims of nature’s unforgiving harshness… Their history and stories are MORE than safe in your hands. They become lessons and reflections of the necessary, humility, and gratitude that we need to navigate life weather in the natural or societal wilderness. May God bless you ALWAYS, friend!

[@dawnhoughton4533]

I'm hoping the dog Andy kept him company until he died, so he didn't die alone.

[@contorta960]

Probably. I don't see an animal leaving your side. He may have or probably tried to get the dog to get help. The dog may have understood so it's possible they were seperated in that instance. I don't know. Very sad.

[@WynneL]

@@contorta960 An animal will definitely leave your side if it's the only way to save you. Dogs are also subject to emotion just like we are, like fear of falling just as their person did. Fear can war with love, like when my dog missed me but I was vacuuming. She got really scared of the vacuum monster I was fighting with. I could hear her crying over the roar of the machine but she wasn't going near that thing even to save me. She'd fight a burglar for me, but eldritch horrors are another matter altogether. Edit: just saw another poster read that Andy was very loyal, sitting on a rock above Mike, then traveling between him and the trail. Hikers found him wandering out there.

[@Studio54.4]

What happened to Andy?

[@dawnhoughton4533]

@@Studio54.4 he was found and ok

[@contorta960]

@@WynneL I know. Animals can be better than most people.

[@Bigfootbeliever2022]

Thank you for sharing this story. I can’t stop crying. Diane you are an amazing woman! Sending you and your family love. May not mean much all these years later but it has made me think twice about solo hiking especially without a gps. ❤❤❤

[@allytalley09]

Not at all what I was expecting when this video appeared as a random "next up" in the autoplay algorithm, but glad I stuck around to watch and listen to Reverend Turner's story. So much incredible determination and strength in the face of the brutally cruel irony thrown at him by the wilderness . Knew I had found a new channel to add pretty quickly.

[@Ridesmule]

I lived nearly 10 yrs mostly alone in the wilderness in the western U.S. No one normally wants to die unnecessarily but I deeply love the wilderness and will only make the observation that the Reverend certainly passed in a beautiful place.

[@MD77SA]

My condolences and prayers for Pastor Mike's family and friends.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

A sad one, Kyle, but even at the end, he still had his faith. Poor man. At least he was reunited with his family in the end. Thanks for sharing, Kyle.

[@ellzfromhellz6728]

What do you mean by him being reunited with his family? The man of “god”dehydrated and died a torturous death while being pinned between some boulders and staring at an endless amount of fresh water. Not seeing an upside here.

[@grrrrbabyverygrrr8165]

Hs faith did nothin to help him, though. Because God isn't real. And if God is real, what an asshole to submit a true follower to such a miserable and torturous death. Thanks God! You really know how to treat your followers.

[@ellena.8369]

God (no pun intended) i couldn't have said it better@@ellzfromhellz6728

[@ellena.8369]

This made me snicker and your comment was well articulated. Love these types of retorts; it shows how random life and cruelty are, two things which this so called god apparently doesn't give two sh*#*#*#s about, but not my problem since "He" does not exist in my life. Because no God exists. @@grrrrbabyverygrrr8165

[@benlaw4647]

​@grrrrbabyverygrrr8165 eh, thousands of people die every day . Death by accidents, disease, by their own hands , human error, death is part of life. We all are headed to death one day. No one lives forever. We just don't know how we are gonna go ...

[@frisk151]

I've never heard about Mike before now... Thanks Kyle..

[@kbc1883]

Ohhhhh... yes....before the days when someone doing that would carry an emergency beacon. So heartbreaking. These solo hiking losses are so haunting.

[@LM4210]

Just an unimaginable tragedy. May his memory be a blessing.

[@JimDrummond-f3z]

Thanks

[@charlessanders]

The wind river range is pretty amazing. I went with 3 other guys which I think is essential. I would never go into the high wilderness alone. It was absolutely beautiful.

[@georgemartin1498]

Thanks Kyle. Sad to be sure but also, as always, enlightening. I would like to add that I always carry an InReach Mini into the backcountry and that I carry it ON MY PERSON. Bad things can happen when you’re not wearing your pack!

[@douggiles7647]

My condolences and best wishes to his family... And just want to say that I like the fact that you shout out these volunteer search and rescue teams, they really are the unsung heroes of the backcountry. Since I'm not really in a place to send any money I always try to like, comment, and share the video so more people in a better position will hopefully see it.

[@VéloAcoustic]

It's always a great day when Kyle uploads

[@bernardokonski5122]

There is much more behind the whole story of Mike Turner than warning of possible dangers met during hiking. It touches the core of life and death.

[@CharlieB.-]

This one truly breaks my heart. So incredibly sad. I’m sure at times he did feel like what have I done to “deserve “ this. It would be so hard to remain positive and have faith in this type of situation no matter how strong your beliefs are. Prayers to all of his family and friends

[@rarbiyoutube]

It's sad to see that he had given a specific date and time to worry and to contact the relevant services... But they waited a very long time before contacting the emergency services...I don't know if the ending would be different, since he changed his route too

[@karenlowes7802]

He ran the race and kept his faith until the end. He's so inspiring❤

[@wyomingadventures]

Great job Kyle! I remember hearing about this when it happened to Mike. My condolences to his family. Yes, the Wind River mountains can be very dangerous.

[@Geronimo2Fly]

Absolutely heartbreaking. It reminds me of the story of the man who cut off his arm when it got trapped under a boulder. Of course, Mike didn't have that option. I'm so glad Andy survived, not only for his sake but because I imagine it must bring some comfort to Mike's family to be able to care for the pet he loved. At least I hope that's so.

[@adotintheshark4848]

I remember that story. The guy fashioned a tourniquet with his belt and only had a pocket knife to work with.

[@Lostfalls]

I balled my eyes out when they released his journal and I paired it up with the knowledge his dog stayed with his body until he almost died.

[@SUZSMITH]

This is such a sad yet poignant story. What a special man was the Reverend Mike Turner.

[@glittersqueak]

Another wonderfully respectful video on such a grim topic. I really enjoy your content, dude. You're always super respectful and informative, keep up the great work

[@terraluna888]

What an absolute nightmare😱 Great story. RIP Mike🕊️

[@macroscopes]

Finally someone understanding that to fully live you take risks. Very wise and strong thoughts from Diane.

[@jabberwocky8021]

What a sad story. You are a good story teller, sir. Hiking alone in a deep wilderness like that just seems so reckless. But, to each his own.

[@Sirshackleton]

This is a sad one. Thanks Kyle for sharing this heartbreaking story. RIP Rev Turner.

[@msmacattack8017]

Heart wrenching but his faith stayed true. What a beautiful message to the world. I will pray for peace and understanding for the family and friends of Mr. Turner

[@cloudsn]

In case anyone scrolled before watching, the dog lives.

[@BootsAndPearls85]

This is important information. Thank you

[@earth9544]

not surprised

[@frodobird]

Thank you @cloudsn, I was scrolling like a mad woman looking for this comment.

[@drcrocodile1]

Thank you. I was scrolling for this exact info as soon as I saw the picture.

[@PamRandall-l1u]

Thanks

[@LesDexia13]

As soon as I saw the title I immediately thought about something I'd read years and years ago, and sure enough the link in the description led to an article that sourced the 2002 issue of Backpacker as the original source. At the time my adventures as a solo off-trail backpacker were coming to an end because of a bad back, and that article was a sobering read that made me decide to stay on-trail for my remaining hikes. I'd encountered more than a few innocent looking boulders that tipped or slid unexpectedly, so I knew the risk of a twisted ankle or bruised knee, but I'd never given much thought to ending up trapped like the Reverend.

[@amyschmidt1113]

Great job being a real person with a real voice and human feelings and thoughts. It makes the story better.

[@bobobo2224]

That is scary. One of my worst fears is to be trapped immobile somewhere. You can live a long time before you die. Waiting for god is just as severe.

[@josephrice29]

And now he's with him forever... for mike it's a good tradeoff..

[@rainerweishaupl1103]

@@josephrice29 Amen! It is a great tradeoff. This work is fallen (poisoned) and we have so So much more in store for us

[@kellyshaw7271]

Heartbreaking story. He shifted a rock then managed to fall in front of it before it trapped him tight. A freak million to one chance. It's stories like these that makes me wish I could time travel. I'd go with help and bring him out. Such a sad end and exacerbated by the fact he could see the water, yet not a drop to drink

[@judgeroybean6930]

Stumbled upon this Channel and pleased I did. A haunting story but one of courage in the face of great adversity. Condolences to your family and friends RIP.

[@jonclassical2024]

Broke my ankle in two place 1/7/24....been waiting all day for you to post. So one of your most horrific stories, makes us all appreciate; hiking with a friend, using modern tech (Garmin in reach)....it's good to know Reverend Mike is in Gods warm embrace. May he rest in peace.

[@kbc1883]

I am sorry to hear about your ankle. It is so hard to be off the trails, not able to get around. I'm in a similar situation, using a knee scooter for 2-3 months for a broken foot, no driving and I live off grid solo, so a bit housebound and isolated. Makes me ever so grateful in a new way for the freedoms and mobility that I am used to. Watching the hiking channels definitely helps. But listening to this story I thought about being alone in the middle of nowhere and breaking something. 😬 Sending you support and encouragement in your healing. May you be back out there doing your things sooner rather than later!

[@jonclassical2024]

@@kbc1883 Thank you so much...at 70 I thought I was in great shape....recently got ok'd for full weight bearing.....its hard to give up my knee scooter!

[@kbc1883]

@@jonclassical2024 Congratulations! That is a healing milestone for sure. You can always keep the knee scooter just in case you want to whoosh through the aisles of a grocery store just for old times sake. 😆. Sounds like you are healing extremely well at 70... sign of having taken care of youself and keeping active.

[@genxmum5569]

You're in the future! 1st of July 2024!

[@sirridesalot6652]

@@genxmum5569 Not if he's using the European method of writing a date. Seventh of January twenty twenty-four.

[@amywill9185]

What a well told story. Kyle you were kind and thoughtful. Sounds like the Rev Mike. RIH

[@paulanson100]

Very sad. As an outdoorsman, I can visualise this so well. The outdoors can be brutal. When I travel in the wilderness I use a personal gps tracker. In 2022 I fell and broke 7 ribs. It made rescue much more straightforward.