Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 7 | How One Misstep on Mount Whitney Led to a Helicopter Rescue

EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 57 MIN

Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 7 | How One Misstep on Mount Whitney Led to a Helicopter Rescue

from Beyond The Trailhead · host craig obrist

🎙️ Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Guest: Natalie Barral Summit day on Mount Whitney turned into one of the wildest survival stories we’ve ever shared on Beyond the Trailhead. In this episode, Craig talks with Natalie, a hiker who faced a brutal storm, a sprained ankle miles from the trailhead, and a night on the mountain that ended with a helicopter rescue. From hail and lightning to trail angels and real lessons in backcountry safety, this is one episode you won’t forget. ⚡ Hear how quick decisions, the right gear, and a little luck made all the difference. 🌲 Learn what to pack, what to expect, and how to keep calm when things go sideways. 🎧 Listen to more Beyond the Trailhead episodes: https://youtube.com/@Beyondthetrailhead 📸 Follow Natalie’s baking & adventure journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classicnb_jadore_manger 🎙️ Follow Craig & Unchong Obrist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obristimagery Website: https://obristimagery.com ✅ • Share this with your trail-partner or gear-head friend Thanks for tuning in — let’s go beyond the trailhead!

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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 7 | How One Misstep on Mount Whitney Led to a Helicopter Rescue

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