# 1KHO 830: Is the Adventure Worth It? | Devon O'Neil, The Way Out

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Podcast: [The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1000-hours-outside-podcast-590048)
Published: 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3441

## Resource

A father and a teenage boy headed out for a short ski near a backcountry hut and vanished into a Colorado snowstorm. What followed became one of the most gripping survival stories I've read in years. In this conversation, Devon O'Neil shares the true story behind The Way Out and the years of reporting that went into uncovering what happened. We talk about adventure, risk, fatherhood, preparation, community, and the difficult reality that a meaningful life can never be made completely safe. This episode will make you think differently about the outdoors, the people you love, and what it means to truly be alive. Get your copy of The Way Out here Learn more about Devon and read his articles here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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