EPISODE · Feb 24, 2025 · 48 MIN
The Coldest Night: Rob Gerings 12-Hour Fight for Survival | E 149
from The CRUX: True Survival Stories · host Bleav + Kaycee McIntosh + Julie Henningsen
The Coldest Night: Rob Gering's 12-Hour Fight for Survival In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, host Kaycee McIntosh interviews Rob Gering, who recounts his harrowing experience of surviving a snowmobile crash in subzero temperatures in northern Wisconsin. On a frigid February night, Rob was left immobilized with multiple broken bones and faced down in the snow for over 12 hours. His survival hinged on a lost glove and the sharp observation of a fellow snowmobiler. Join us as Rob details his journey from near death to recovery and the profound lessons learned about life, purpose, and human connection. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:17 Meet Rob Gearing: An Outdoor Enthusiast 02:34 Snowmobiling Adventures and Challenges 07:28 The Fateful Day Begins 19:03 The Crash and Immediate Aftermath 31:55 A Night of Desperation 33:26 The Morning Brings Hope 33:57 The Torture of Being Unseen 36:44 A Glimmer of Rescue 42:53 The Road to Recovery 45:17 Finding Purpose After Survival 51:06 The Power of Support and Healing 52:08 Reflections and Moving Forward 58:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Check out the book! https://www.amazon.com/Coldest-Night-Rob-Gering/dp/B0DJRLY61W Rob's Instagram: @theauthorrobgering Email us! [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A gripping tale of survival as snowmobiler Rob Gering fights for his life after a devastating crash in northern Wisconsin's brutal winter. Left face-down in subzero temperatures with multiple broken bones, Rob endured 12 agonizing hours before being spotted by a fellow rider who noticed his lost glove. His remarkable story of resilience, featured on Crux True Survival Stories, takes us from the edge of death through recovery, revealing powerful lessons about human endurance and the will to live.
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