Episode
114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
54:02
Published: Mon Dec 05 2022
Description
Ada and the rest of the expedition team struggle to find food resources and they are all getting weak. Lorne develops a terrible case of scurvy and when the ship they are expecting doesn't show up, they become desperate for survival. 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 episodes, 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. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Reel: Use our link and code NPAD at checkout for 30% off your first order plus frere shipping. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5. Skylight Frame: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame with promo code PARK.
Chapters
Ada Blackjack reluctantly joined an expedition to Wrangel Island as a seamstress and cook, but struggled upon arrival.
00:00 - 02:13 (02:13)
Summary
Ada Blackjack reluctantly joined an expedition to Wrangel Island as a seamstress and cook, but struggled upon arrival. The expedition was led by explorer Stephenson with the intention of colonizing the island.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The article discusses how to avoid polar bear attacks, emphasizing the importance of not running or making quick movements, keeping the polar bear in sight, and appearing non-threatening to the bear.
02:13 - 10:12 (07:58)
Summary
The article discusses how to avoid polar bear attacks, emphasizing the importance of not running or making quick movements, keeping the polar bear in sight, and appearing non-threatening to the bear.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Ada's arctic hysteria about Alan had passed and the currents that came with the melting ice took away the seals and walruses to other parts of the ocean.
10:12 - 15:00 (04:48)
Summary
Ada's arctic hysteria about Alan had passed and the currents that came with the melting ice took away the seals and walruses to other parts of the ocean. The episode also discusses the timeline of polar bear hibernation.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The USS Jeanette gets stuck in ice in the Arctic while on a search for a mythical route and the crew must survive for two years, stranded on a remote island with limited supplies and resources.
15:00 - 19:52 (04:52)
Summary
The USS Jeanette gets stuck in ice in the Arctic while on a search for a mythical route and the crew must survive for two years, stranded on a remote island with limited supplies and resources.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The team stranded on Wrangel Island thought they would be rescued as the ice melted in the summer but were disappointed when September arrived and they realized they would be stuck for another winter, causing people to question their leader's influence.
19:52 - 26:33 (06:40)
Summary
The team stranded on Wrangel Island thought they would be rescued as the ice melted in the summer but were disappointed when September arrived and they realized they would be stuck for another winter, causing people to question their leader's influence.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In 1923, two men, Alan and Lauren, were left stranded in the Arctic with no one else and no idea when or if they would be rescued.
26:33 - 34:15 (07:41)
Summary
In 1923, two men, Alan and Lauren, were left stranded in the Arctic with no one else and no idea when or if they would be rescued. Despite the challenges they faced, including illness and weakened sled dogs, they were able to survive for several months and make a remarkable journey across the ice to safety.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker shares their experience of being like a college freshman trying to learn how things logistically operate, using examples of beer bongs and dunking bread into melted fat.
34:15 - 41:57 (07:42)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of being like a college freshman trying to learn how things logistically operate, using examples of beer bongs and dunking bread into melted fat.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In a survival situation, a husband tells his wife she deserved to be treated poorly and she can't give him more food.
41:57 - 45:31 (03:33)
Summary
In a survival situation, a husband tells his wife she deserved to be treated poorly and she can't give him more food.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Despite being in a desperate situation, a mother in the Alaskan wilderness continued to give the best and most nutritious parts of the scarce meat she caught to her sick son in hopes of saving his life.
45:31 - 51:45 (06:14)
Summary
Despite being in a desperate situation, a mother in the Alaskan wilderness continued to give the best and most nutritious parts of the scarce meat she caught to her sick son in hopes of saving his life.
Episode114: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Part 2
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast episode has three different sections and required three parts to cover all the content.
51:45 - 53:56 (02:11)
Summary
This podcast episode has three different sections and required three parts to cover all the content. Check out the show notes for special discount codes and sources from this episode.