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Tales Of Tenacity And Hope: Joe Simpson And The Mountain (9/25/23)
25 de sep. de 2023 ·
10m 49s
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Joe Simpson's incredible story of survival unfolds in the heart of the Andes Mountains during an ill-fated expedition to Siula Grande in 1985. Here's a summarized account of his remarkable...
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Joe Simpson's incredible story of survival unfolds in the heart of the Andes Mountains during an ill-fated expedition to Siula Grande in 1985. Here's a summarized account of his remarkable journey:The Ascent and the Fall:
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In this episode we begin our new series called Tenacity And Hope where we will dive into some of the most inspiring stories of human survival and resilience ever told.
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- Joe Simpson and Simon Yates embark on a challenging climb up Siula Grande's west face.
- The ascent is a test of their skill and determination, but the descent becomes treacherous due to a violent snowstorm.
- Simpson suffers a severe leg injury when he falls into a crevasse while rappelling.
- Stranded alone in a desolate crevasse, Simpson faces the grim reality of his situation with a shattered leg, limited supplies, and no means of communication.
- His will to survive is unyielding as he decides to crawl back to base camp, despite the agonizing pain and immense physical and mental challenges.
- Simpson's journey back to safety is a harrowing ordeal where he drags himself inch by painful inch across treacherous terrain.
- He battles hunger, dehydration, and hypothermia in addition to his excruciating injury.
- Simpson's miraculous survival astonishes everyone as he emerges from the crevasse battered but alive.
- He and Yates are eventually reunited, and Yates is forgiven for the agonizing decision to cut the rope connecting them.
- Simpson's memoir, "Touching the Void," published in 1988, and the documentary film of the same name released in 2003, immortalize his story.
- His narrative continues to inspire adventurers and individuals facing their own challenges, serving as a testament to the indomitable will to survive and the enduring power of the human spirit.
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In this episode we begin our new series called Tenacity And Hope where we will dive into some of the most inspiring stories of human survival and resilience ever told.
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