Escape from Hell: One Photographer's Fight to Survive Mount St. Helens | E123

In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the harrowing experiences of photographers Robert Landsburg and Reid Blackburn during the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18th, 1980. They explore the immense power of the volcano and its impact on both human lives and the natural landscape. The episode also highlights David Crockett’s incredible survival story, emphasizing quick thinking and resilience amidst chaos. With heartfelt shoutouts and fascinating insights, this episode is a gripping exploration of nature's fury and human courage. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:38 Special Shoutout to Teva 01:24 Recap of Mount St. Helens Eruption 04:15 Impact on Wildlife 05:00 Photographers at Mount St. Helens 05:38 Robert Landsberg's Final Moments 13:57 Reed Blackburn's Story 17:21 David Crockett's Survival 18:17 David Crockett's Intuition 18:36 The Morning of the Eruption 20:49 David's Harrowing Escape 22:04 Reflections on Intuition 24:56 The Eruption's Aftermath 30:14 A Miraculous Rescue 33:46 Lessons from Survival 36:37 Podcast Outro and Next Episode Teaser   Email us! [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_Blackburnhttps://thatoregonlife.com/2022/05/mt-st-helens-eruption-images/https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-landsburg https://vintagenewsdaily.com/photographers-brave-final-shots-of-the-1980-mount-st-helens-eruption/ 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/