{"podcast":{"title":"The CRUX: True Survival Stories","slug":"the-crux-true-survival-stories-2136323","podcast_index_feed_id":2136323,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/Ze0KQfi5","website_url":"https://bleav.com/shows/the-crux-true-survival-stories/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5011364a-4adb-4853-94db-b451263aae87/26a6691a-0fe1-4191-abca-8860cb8a45af/3000x3000/12227796-1611528718222-33be5e6b80443.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Bleav + Kaycee McIntosh + Julie Henningsen","episode_count":242,"summary":"Are you drawn to thrilling survival stories where characters overcome impossible odds? The Crux: True Survival Stories is your podcast. Join us for gripping tales of resilience and invaluable insights into wilderness survival and the mindset needed to overcome adversity. Hosted by Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, both passionate about wilderness and medicine, our podcast is fueled by real-life stories and the pivotal moments that determine life or death outcomes. Tune in for captivating narratives that entertain and educate. Airing every Monday!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T00:17:09.750435+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories-2136323"},"episode":{"title":"Adirondack Tragedy: The 9-Day Search for Leo Dufour on Allen Mountain | Disaster Strikes | E215","slug":"adirondack-tragedy-the-9-day-search-for-leo-dufour-on-allen-mountain-disaster-strikes-e215","published_at":"2026-02-12T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories-2136323/adirondack-tragedy-the-9-day-search-for-leo-dufour-on-allen-mountain-disaster-strikes-e215","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories-2136323","url":"https://bleav.com/shows/the-crux-true-survival-stories/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=275","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/6c099d/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/5011364a-4adb-4853-94db-b451263aae87/episodes/3e759983-11e4-47a9-88fa-676985da6f7e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=5011364a-4adb-4853-94db-b451263aae87&awEpisodeId=3e759983-11e4-47a9-88fa-676985da6f7e&feed=Ze0KQfi5","summary":"In this episode of 'Disaster Strikes' on the Crux podcast, host Julie Henningsen recounts the haunting story of Leo Dufour, a 22-year-old university student and seasoned hiker from Quebec. Driven by his quest to climb all 46 peaks over 4,000 feet in New York's Adirondack Park, Leo embarked on a solo ascent of Allen Mountain in November 2024 but never returned. An extensive search ensued, conducted by 59 forest rangers battling brutal winter conditions. The episode explores the risks of mountaineering, the resilience of the search teams, and the lessons learned from this tragic incident, emphasizing the indifference of nature and the importance of careful planning and respect for the wilderness.","meta_description":"In this episode of 'Disaster Strikes' on the Crux podcast, host Julie Henningsen recounts the haunting story of Leo Dufour, a 22-year-old university stude…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1510,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-crux-true-survival-stories-2136323/episodes/adirondack-tragedy-the-9-day-search-for-leo-dufour-on-allen-mountain-disaster-strikes-e215/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories-2136323/adirondack-tragedy-the-9-day-search-for-leo-dufour-on-allen-mountain-disaster-strikes-e215.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}