Chapter
The Dark Side of the Yosemite Plane Crash
57:48 - 1:03:02 (05:13)
While the story of the Yosemite plane crash of 1977 may seem like a happy one with money falling from the sky, the reality is that it had a darker side, including deaths and trauma. Despite the fond memories some have of the event, others remember it negatively and chose not to speak about it.
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Some climbers hitting it big during Yosemite's golden age changed their lives forever, but for others, it came with negative outcomes.
57:48 - 59:39 (01:50)
Summary
Some climbers hitting it big during Yosemite's golden age changed their lives forever, but for others, it came with negative outcomes. While some invested and lived lavishly, others succumbed to addiction and ruin.
ChapterThe Dark Side of the Yosemite Plane Crash
Episode134: Dirtbags of Dope Lake. Yosemite National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
After her husband's plane crashed and he was presumed dead, Pam Gilsky had dreams and heard rumors that her husband was still alive and living in Cancun.
59:39 - 1:02:34 (02:55)
Summary
After her husband's plane crashed and he was presumed dead, Pam Gilsky had dreams and heard rumors that her husband was still alive and living in Cancun. However, his body was later found in the wreckage, but Pam felt there wasn't enough follow-up from the government due to the plane's association with drugs.
ChapterThe Dark Side of the Yosemite Plane Crash
Episode134: Dirtbags of Dope Lake. Yosemite National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In the early 90s, a group of teenage climbers in Yosemite National Park would climb a nearby peak to obtain cannabis.
1:02:34 - 1:04:34 (01:59)
Summary
In the early 90s, a group of teenage climbers in Yosemite National Park would climb a nearby peak to obtain cannabis. This story is briefly explored in the documentary "Valley Uprising."