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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 40 MIN

Broken and Alone: Six Days on a Norwegian Mountain | E 195

from The CRUX: True Survival Stories · host The Crux True Survival Stories

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the gripping survival story of Alec Luhn, a 38-year-old climate journalist, who endured six days stranded on a remote Norwegian mountain. After a catastrophic fall left him with a broken femur, fractured pelvis, and multiple fractured vertebrae, Luhn faced treacherous weather conditions and severe dehydration. Despite insurmountable odds, his relentless will to live and eventual rescue by the Norwegian Red Cross highlight an incredible tale of human endurance, love, and the extreme measures taken to make it home. Join us as we explore the crucial moments that dictated Luhn's fate and the lessons learned from this incredible true story. 00:00 Introduction to Case Knives 00:33 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:57 Alec Loon's Harrowing Tale Begins 02:47 Alec Loon: The Experienced Adventurer 05:07 The Treacherous Terrain of Ful Gana National Park 08:46 Alec's First Mistake: The Broken Boot 10:57 The Catastrophic Fall 12:47 Stranded and Injured: Alec's Fight for Survival 14:35 The Struggle for Water and Shelter 19:42 The Crushing Solitude 20:26 Family as a Beacon of Hope 21:09 Hallucinations and Helicopters 22:55 The Rescue Mission 25:17 Medical Breakdown of Survival 29:33 Lessons and Reflections 35:18 A New Lease on Life 38:39 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/

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