First Solo Backpacking Adventure Goes Horribly Wrong | Lost, Trapped, and Injured in Yosemite
34K views · Jul 5, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@Mary-momof8 · 2 months ago
Alan stuck to the basics & that's what saved him!! He learned some valuable lessons & now we have, too!❤
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@davidjolley1339 · 2 months ago
He is the epitome of the statement “survival is earned, not given.” He lived to tell the tale.
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@Cmurphy665 · 2 months ago
So glad for a Good Outcome
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@slavka012 · 2 months ago
Have to say, he did remarkably well. His preparation had some gaps but those were compensated in other ways.
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@apepex1464 · 2 months ago
There’s a company that makes rescue streamer, once unraveled it can be seen on land and in the ocean. It should be part of equipment used in hiking and water adventure.
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@brendastier8605 · 2 months ago
I love your stories!❤😊 Thank you for sharing your beautiful words with us!! <br>It seems as though the one quality that Alan did not possess was arrogance. He kept a cool head and didn’t panic or lose hope. He knew who was in charge out there, and it wasn’t him! His humility helped him make wise choices, and it saved his life. I hope he takes all the lessons he learned in those 6 days and gives it another shot. Something tells me he’s a little smarter now! <br>Have a great week, JR😊❤️
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@fountainpen2448 · 2 months ago
Thank you and Happy 4th to my US friends. I have no sense of direction, I can get lost even in the concrete jungle so you won't see me in this situation. I'm glad he's safe.
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@angrymarie7755 · 2 months ago
"Solitude has teeth." Poetry. Truth. Beautiful.
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@MiMi-tt6yr · 2 months ago
I’ve had the week from hell. Thank you OD for the welcome distraction. Keep doing what you’re doing, your quality is top tier.
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@HauntingEncounters1205 · 2 months ago
I’m really happy everything turned out well in the end.
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@VSChicagoFan · 2 months ago
Thank God he survived!
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@claudiabeckercb3 · 2 months ago
I am so happy he survived 🤩
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