148 | Surviving the Marathon Des Sables
From Tragedy with a View · 35:05
Show by Kayla Kowalski
In 1994, around 80 runners stepped up to the starting line of the Marathon Des Sables, a grueling multi-day running event that takes place across the Moroccan Saraha Desert. When an intense sandstorm rolled it, it caused several runners to become disoriented, loosing sight of thier route to safety. While many were affected, one man, above all, found himself in trouble. Mauro Prosperi hunkered down during the storm, but as it settled and the landscape changed, he started moving again... in the wrong direction. The days that followed, as Muaro wandered hundreds of miles off course, officials were looking for him. Everyone expected him to be a skeleton by the time they found him, they just hadn't expected he would still be breathing. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Merch is now available here! https://5c8ffc-3.myshopify.comFor episodes just like this one, ad free episodes, exclusive content and more, join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TragedywithaView?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator If you want more, us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information:https://www.instagram.com/tragedywithaview?igsh=MTN2ZDF3dWhobHI2Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AxRPt2xGs/?mibextid=wwXIfr If you have a story of your own involving paranormal encounters, close calls while hiking, wildlife experiences, a survial story of your own, funny camping mishaps, or explained events, please email your story to Kayla at [email protected] for the opportunity to be featured in a Campfire Confessional episode in the future. For more episodes just like this one, head over to Patreon for the entire AD-FREE catalog of episodes, bonus content, exclusive stories and early access to all episodes!Join in each week to hear the unforgettable moments that remind us that nature always has the final word. Love adventure, mystery, community and conservation? Tragedy with a View is the podcast for you. Here you will find stories of times people set off into nature, and found out what all could go wrong. Step into the darkerside of nature and join the growing community of morbid outdoor enthusiasts. If you have a story of your own involving paranormal encounters, close calls while hiking, wildlife experiences, a survial story of your own, funny camping mishaps, or explained events, please email your story to Kayla at [email protected] for the opportunity to be featured in a Campfire Confessional episode in the future. For more episodes just like this one, head over to Patreon for the entire AD-FREE catalog of episodes, bonus content, exclusive stories and early access to all episodes!Join in each week to hear the unforgettable moments that remind us that nature always has the final word.
More episodes of Tragedy with a View
More episodes
- 147 | Among Bears: Timothy Treadwell
- 146 | The Illegal Legend of Yosemite
- 1| Falling for Zion: Angels Landing - Zion National Park
- 2| Cold Caving: Schroeder's Pants Cave
- 3| Celestine Pool - Yellowstone National Park
- 4| Beyond the Bear: Bear Attack near Alaska’s Russian River - Part 1
- 5| Beyond the Bear: Bear Attack Near Alaska’s Russian River- Part 2
- 6| Lady of the Lake: Crescent Lake- Olympic National Park
- 7| 21 Gone: Ultramarathon Disaster
- 8| Wall of White: Part 1
PodSearch is a free, independent podcast search engine. Read about PodSearch, the privacy policy or contact us.