The Ledge - Snap Classic

About this episode

The episode tells the intertwined story of two climbers facing a life-threatening situation on a mountain.

Strapped in a harness, on the edge of a mountain, the snow bridge lets out a hollow crack as it gives way. The story of two climbers whose fates are intertwined by a length of rope. Big thanks to Jim Davidson for sharing his story! Jim wrote a book with Kevin Vaughan about surviving the fall on Mt. Rainier, called The Ledge. He also wrote a book about his experiences during and after the Nepal earthquake called The Next Everest. Check them out! Produced by Justin Kramon, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Snap Classic - Season 17 - Episode 16 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Host: Snap Judgment

Topics covered

• mountain climbing
• survival
• personal stories
• adventure
• natural disasters

Keywords

• climbing
• survival story
• adventure
• earthquake
• mountain

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Ledge, The Next Everest

Places: Mt. Rainier, Nepal

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