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Tragedy with a View

Tragedy with a View
  • 4.6 (21)
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What is life without close calls with disaster? Hosted by Kayla, Tragedy with a View is an outdoor lover’s podcast for those who love true tales of tragic loss and unbelievable survival involving the wilderness, wildlife and weather. Listening to Tragedy with a View, you will hear stories of strength and beauty and an untethered understanding that Mother Nature plays by its own secret set of rules. Grab your pack, lace up your boots, put your harness on your pup and venture out into the wild world of adventure and inspiration! Welcome to Tragedy with a View.

  1. 1D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    125 | USS Squalus

    On the morning of May 23, 1939, a brand new, with all upgraded technology U.S. Navy submarine by the name of the USS Squalus, set out for a routine test dive in order to join the fleet being readied for war. After the sub suddenly began flooding with water, it plunged to the bottom of the ocean, trapping or killing the 59 of sailors aboard. With the USS Squalus stuck at the bottom of the ocean, the Navy called Swede Momsen who was working on a way to save sailors trapped in submarines, begging for help before the crew ran out of air. And that’s when the McCann Diving Bell became their only chance at rescue. But it didn’t go according to plan. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.com Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more! https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfr And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    53 min
  2. 124 | Open Book: The Grand Tetons

    12/31/2025

    124 | Open Book: The Grand Tetons

    In 2021, Lars Schou and Sahir Enriquez set out for a routine climb up Open Book in the Grand Tetons. What started off as a great day, though, quickly became something different. The following rescue that ensued was far from simple, no matter how seamless it appeared from those below.

    32 min
  3. 123 | A Rescue Gone Wrong

    12/24/2025

    123 | A Rescue Gone Wrong

    In 1982 an incredible survival of 2 young boys occurred high on the slopes of Mount Washington. Hugh Herr and Jeff Batzer were bracing for a storm, not knowing they were about to be in for the fight of their lives. While they survived, the story didn’t go without the loss of life, the sacrifice that all rescuers make, resulted in one not coming home. This is the other side of the story. Listen to episode 30: On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rrnlytx3MDFczwciME0Zs?si=40HNsNstQDSxX20sTTK9Rw&t=135 on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tragedy-with-a-view/id1689392628?i=1000654880654 The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.com Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more! https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfr And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    31 min
  4. 122 | 4 Nights to Save Herself

    12/17/2025

    122 | 4 Nights to Save Herself

    When a routine hike in New Mexico’s rugged Pecos Wilderness turns into a nightmare, Shannon Baruth and her loyal dog Annie find themselves hopelessly lost off-trail. With biting cold, rough terrain, and no clear path to safety, every step becomes a fight for survival. For four long days and nights, the pair endure the elements, relying only on grit, instinct, and their unbreakable bond to carry them forward. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.com Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more! https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfr And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    28 min
  5. 121 | And I, Alone, Survived

    12/10/2025

    121 | And I, Alone, Survived

    She was the only one still breathing. High in the frozen wilderness near Mount Bradley, a small plane slammed into the mountainside in 1976—leaving 28-year-old Lauren Elder alone, injured, and stranded on a sheer cliff of ice and rock. No map. No food. No rescue in sight. In this episode, you’ll step into Lauren’s boots as she faces an unthinkable fight for survival: clawing her way down a vertical mountainside, battling whiteout conditions, and pushing past the limits of human endurance. You’ll feel the fear, the isolation—and the impossible decisions she had to make to stay alive. This isn’t just a survival story. It’s a story about what happens when the world expects you to die… and you choose to live anyway. Press play—and follow the footsteps of the woman who refused to disappear into the mountain. Link to VOTE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144729255?utm_campaign=postshare_creator The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.com Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more! https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfr And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    30 min

  6. 12/03/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    120 | The Woman Who Cheated Death

    Anna Bagenholm is the woman who cheated death. What began as a routine day of working followed by some back country skiing with friends, turned into one of the most extraordinary survival stories ever recorded. After she fell through a path of thin ice and becoming trapped in the frigid water with only a small pocket of air to breath, her body temperature plummeted to a degree incompatible with life. But what came next astonished everyone, and still does- 24 years later. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.com Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, and more! https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfr And don’t forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

    25 min

  7. 12/01/2025 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mini 1 | Walther Reinhard

    In 2002, Walther Reinhard was rounding out his latest adventure with a simple hike through Yosemite National Park. But his disappearance, the search that followed and the numerous unanswered questions would prove to be anything but simple. Monday Mini is out now for subscribers only!

    12 min

  8. 12/01/2025 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mini 2 | The Queen of Wolves

    When wolves came back into Yellowstone National Park the ecosystem as a whole improved. Wolf enthusiasts celebrated and environmentalists envisioned a world of balance- proof that these apex predators do, in fact, have an impact larger than we could have imagined. Despite this, there are others who became angry- and others, like Wolf 907F, otherwise known as the Queen of Wolves, moved on with life and didn’t spend a minute wasting her time of what those who hated her thought. She lost an eye, she fought for her pack, she became an Alpha, and she made history. Welcome back to Tragedy with a View.

    12 min
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What is life without close calls with disaster? Hosted by Kayla, Tragedy with a View is an outdoor lover’s podcast for those who love true tales of tragic loss and unbelievable survival involving the wilderness, wildlife and weather. Listening to Tragedy with a View, you will hear stories of strength and beauty and an untethered understanding that Mother Nature plays by its own secret set of rules. Grab your pack, lace up your boots, put your harness on your pup and venture out into the wild world of adventure and inspiration! Welcome to Tragedy with a View.

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  • Creator
    Tragedy with a View
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tragedy with a View
  • Show Website
    Tragedy with a View
  • Provider
    kayla kowalski

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