Eruption in the Andes: Veil of Ash

April 1, 2026 · 52 min · Season 1 · Episode 140

About this episode

Jeff Brydon's hike in Chile turns into a terrifying evacuation amidst a volcanic eruption.

Jeff Brydon sets out on a hike across some of Chile’s most awe-inspiring scenery, within touching distance of several of the country’s magnificent volcanoes. But when he awakes to find the world smothered in a haze of ash, Jeff must scramble to evacuate. All signs of the trail have been eliminated. A twisting, terrifying journey ensues… A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. Written by Heléna Lewis | Produced by Ed Baranski | Assistant Producer: Luke Lonergan | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Matt Peaty | Assembly edit by Rob Plummer | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Ralph Tittley. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you’d like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: John Hopkins

Topics covered

survival
hiking
volcanoes
evacuation
adventure
nature

Keywords

survival story
hiking
volcano
evacuation
Chile
Andes
adventure
nature

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Chile, Andes