Episode
13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
1:17:20
Published: Mon Apr 19 2021
Description
Check the weather before you head out on this adventure and leave any metal objects at home. In this episode we head to Grand Teton National Park and follow the journey of a group of climbers from Idaho who head out to summit the Grand Teton. When a lightning bolt hits 6 climbers at once, their only chance of survival are the Jenny Lake Rangers, the most elite group of rescue climbers in the entire United States National Park system. Come follow along with their journey, based from the book and true story, A Bolt from the Blue by Jennifer Woodlief. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Sources: A Bolt From the Blue by Jennifer Woodleif
Chapters
Author Jennifer Woodlief's book "Bolt from the Blue" highlights the Jenny Lake Rangers, the most elite rescue group in the National Park system, and their rescue efforts in Grand Teton National Park.
00:00 - 05:32 (05:32)
Summary
Author Jennifer Woodlief's book "Bolt from the Blue" highlights the Jenny Lake Rangers, the most elite rescue group in the National Park system, and their rescue efforts in Grand Teton National Park.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Learn about the history of Grand Teton National Park and the elite rescue team, the Jenny Lake Climbing Rangers.
05:32 - 10:38 (05:06)
Summary
Learn about the history of Grand Teton National Park and the elite rescue team, the Jenny Lake Climbing Rangers. Also, discover a funny local saying about the weather.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The story follows a team of men who are trained in technical climbing, high altitude rescues, emergency medical care, setting anchors, raising systems, patient packaging, and high-risk helicopter operations, and their bond developed through their shared experiences and dedication to their craft.
10:38 - 19:34 (08:55)
Summary
The story follows a team of men who are trained in technical climbing, high altitude rescues, emergency medical care, setting anchors, raising systems, patient packaging, and high-risk helicopter operations, and their bond developed through their shared experiences and dedication to their craft.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The main difference between sport climbing and mountaineering lies in the environment and the height of the climb.
19:34 - 27:20 (07:45)
Summary
The main difference between sport climbing and mountaineering lies in the environment and the height of the climb. Mountaineering involves scaling a mountain while sport climbing is done in a contained environment like a climbing gym or on shorter runs outdoors.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A group of athletic, experienced climbers on the Exum Ridge route of the Grand Teton were forced to come to a complete stop due to overcrowding caused by inexperienced climbers on the route.
27:20 - 32:20 (05:00)
Summary
A group of athletic, experienced climbers on the Exum Ridge route of the Grand Teton were forced to come to a complete stop due to overcrowding caused by inexperienced climbers on the route.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Dave's group was already at the top of friction pitch on El Capitan when two other climbing parties cut off the group behind him.
32:20 - 37:40 (05:20)
Summary
Dave's group was already at the top of friction pitch on El Capitan when two other climbing parties cut off the group behind him. They quickly led their group down the escape route and the safest way while avoiding being roped in.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A man describes the disturbing scene of a lightning strike victim, including burned and shredded clothing, bulging eyes, and a dry, blackened throat.
37:40 - 42:58 (05:17)
Summary
A man describes the disturbing scene of a lightning strike victim, including burned and shredded clothing, bulging eyes, and a dry, blackened throat.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Jenny Lake Rescue Team divides into different groups based on their skill levels and abilities to plan a high-stakes rescue mission.
42:58 - 49:42 (06:43)
Summary
The Jenny Lake Rescue Team divides into different groups based on their skill levels and abilities to plan a high-stakes rescue mission. The team must pass a series of tests and interviews to ensure compatibility with the team and trust in the pilot.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A rescue team is faced with a difficult decision of which climbers to rescue first in a life-threatening scenario.
49:42 - 56:30 (06:48)
Summary
A rescue team is faced with a difficult decision of which climbers to rescue first in a life-threatening scenario. They must assess each climber's condition to prioritize their rescue and ensure their safety before nightfall.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A free solo climber named Jim climbed up to the top of a difficult section of a climb to help rescue two injured climbers who were stranded on a rope on Grand Teton mountain in Wyoming.
56:30 - 1:06:28 (09:57)
Summary
A free solo climber named Jim climbed up to the top of a difficult section of a climb to help rescue two injured climbers who were stranded on a rope on Grand Teton mountain in Wyoming.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast episode tells the heroic story of a group of climbers that got stranded on the mountain and the rescue team that came to their aid.
1:06:28 - 1:15:57 (09:29)
Summary
This podcast episode tells the heroic story of a group of climbers that got stranded on the mountain and the rescue team that came to their aid. The episode also highlights the expertise and skills of the rescue team and their preparation for emergencies in national parks.
Episode13: A Fatal Lightning Strike and the Jenny Lake Rangers - Grand Teton National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The hosts of the National Park After Dark podcast announce an upcoming exclusive story, only available to their Patreon members, and encourage listeners to join.
1:15:57 - 1:17:20 (01:23)
Summary
The hosts of the National Park After Dark podcast announce an upcoming exclusive story, only available to their Patreon members, and encourage listeners to join. They also remind listeners to reach out with their own stories and wish them a happy National Park Week.