Chapter
The Misadventure of George Hopkins at Devil's Tower
22:49 - 30:28 (07:38)
George Hopkins' attempt to climb down Devil's Tower went wrong when he packed a rope that was 200 feet shorter than required, which left him stranded on the tower.
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George Hopkins attempted to climb down the Devil's Tower with a rope that was 200 feet shorter than necessary, assuming he could free climb the remaining distance.
22:49 - 24:24 (01:34)
Summary
George Hopkins attempted to climb down the Devil's Tower with a rope that was 200 feet shorter than necessary, assuming he could free climb the remaining distance. He did not succeed and fell to his death.
ChapterThe Misadventure of George Hopkins at Devil's Tower
Episode122: Stranded on Devil's Tower National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
An aerial supply drop in which supplies for another airplane were dropped by a pilot onto a tower was unsuccessful.
24:24 - 25:49 (01:24)
Summary
An aerial supply drop in which supplies for another airplane were dropped by a pilot onto a tower was unsuccessful. The dropped supplies missed the target, hit the tower, bounced off the top, and fell 50 feet, becoming completely out of reach.
ChapterThe Misadventure of George Hopkins at Devil's Tower
Episode122: Stranded on Devil's Tower National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
After a failed jump from Devil's Tower, a man requested whiskey for medicinal purposes in a note that attracted the attention of over a thousand people.
25:49 - 28:00 (02:11)
Summary
After a failed jump from Devil's Tower, a man requested whiskey for medicinal purposes in a note that attracted the attention of over a thousand people. The following day, he was rescued and supplied with food, warm supplies, and a bottle of whiskey.
ChapterThe Misadventure of George Hopkins at Devil's Tower
Episode122: Stranded on Devil's Tower National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A man named George became stranded on a blimp and couldn't get down due to bad weather conditions.
28:00 - 30:28 (02:27)
Summary
A man named George became stranded on a blimp and couldn't get down due to bad weather conditions. As he waited for rescue, he began to enjoy the publicity and received letters from people offering help and ideas to rescue him.