

To a lone hiker, the woods teem with threats. Louisa: A warning that this episode contains discussion of suicidal thoughts. Stillhouse makes award-winning bourbon, vodka, and whiskeys that come in unbreakable 100% stainless steel cans… because the good times go where glass can’t follow. This season of Out Alive is brought to you by Stillhouse, the official spirit of adventure. In this story, we explore what happens when the biggest obstacle to survival, and only hope, is oneself. Inner demons can be as powerful as a stroke of lightning or a sudden blizzard. But for some, worse than the fear of the woods themselves are the ruthless fabrications of one’s own mind, especially in stressful situations. There are the looming risks of dehydration, starvation, and the terror that comes with the fall of darkness. There are wild animals, of course, and exposure to the elements. Check out more seasons and episodes here. Out Alive is a podcast about real people who survived the unsurvivable. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
