Stuck and Alone on the Trail | Thru-Hike Gone Wrong on the Continental Divide Trail

In March 2015, Stephen "Otter" Olshansky planned an extensive thru-hike along the California coast, heading east through Oregon to Idaho, where he heard of a proposed trail around the state's edge. It was August around this time he made this decision to complete the Continental Divide Trail, a very late time to hike this trail CDT toward New Mexico. Otter was eager to begin his trek, as he had a commitment as a golf pro awaiting him. On November 14, 2015, Otter was dropped off at Cumbres Pass by a trail angel, who requested Otter to call when he reached Ghost Ranch, 75 miles south. Carrying a substantial two-week supply of food, Otter set off down the snowy trail. Unfortunately, the angel would never receive that anticipated call as Otter was snowbound in the Northern New Mexico section of the trail. 0:00 Introduction 0:46 The Continental Divide Trail 2:57 Otter Olshanky's CDT Trek Begins 8:58 Snowbound on the CDT 10:24 Otter Speaks About His Situation 12:56 Snowbound on the CDT (Continued) 15:24 The Search for Otter 17:50 Otter Attempts to Survive 25:15 Otter Found 29:48 Aftermath 31:08 Conclusion Merch now available! https://outdoordiasters.creator-sprin... If you haven't yet, please subscribe by clicking here:    / @outdoordisasters   Music by Scott Buckley "Omega" DISCLAIMER: All materials in these videos fall within the guidelines of fair dealing/fair use. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners. If you are, or represent, the copyright owner of materials used in this video, and have an issue with the use of said material, or have any questions, feedback, suggestions, etc, email OD at [email protected] #continentaldividetrail #thruhike #disaster Copyright © 2023 Outdoor Disasters. All rights reserved. #Disaster #WildernessSurvival #Survival

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