The Coldest Night: Rob Gerings 12-Hour Fight for Survival | E 149

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.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/