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Joe Meanen recounts his harrowing escape from the Piper Alpha oil platform disaster in 1988, where he jumped 175ft into the North Sea to survive the explosions and fire that killed 167 people. He details the initial blast, failed safety protocols, the desperate decision to jump, and the long-term impact on his life.
An experienced outdoors person recounts getting lost in the Idaho backcountry, prompting an investigation into wilderness survival. The article explores why even seasoned individuals can become lost, featuring harrowing accounts of survival from a former instructor, climbers in Yosemite, a hiker in Glacier National Park, and an Inuit man in the Arctic. It delves into the psychological stages of being lost, the dangers of overconfidence and groupthink, and emphasizes the critical role of mental fortitude, preparedness, and basic navigation skills in surviving extreme outdoor emergencies.
