Episode
27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
1:22:52
Published: Mon Jul 26 2021
Description
This week we trek to our first National Monument! The 1980 Mount St. Helen’s eruption was the largest in US history, and claimed over 50 lives. Listen along as we meet one of the victims, Harry Truman, who left his mark on the mountain and who’s legacy lives on in the PNW. 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. Thank you so much to our partner, check them out! BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take charge of your mental health. Listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/NPAD Sources: Truman of St. Helens by Shirley Rosen. Wikipedia. USGS. US National Archives. Smithsonian.
Chapters
The story of Harry Truman, a man who poured his love, sweat, and tears into Spirit Lake at the feet of Mount St. Helens, and the catastrophic eruption of the volcano in 1980 that tragically ended his life and the lake he called home.
00:00 - 01:20 (01:20)
Summary
The story of Harry Truman, a man who poured his love, sweat, and tears into Spirit Lake at the feet of Mount St. Helens, and the catastrophic eruption of the volcano in 1980 that tragically ended his life and the lake he called home.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
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A podcaster shares her fascination with a particular spot in the White Mountains and explores the morbid story behind it.
01:20 - 06:34 (05:14)
Summary
A podcaster shares her fascination with a particular spot in the White Mountains and explores the morbid story behind it.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
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This episode explores the life of Harry R. Truman, a man who became famous for refusing to leave his home on Mount St. Helens in the face of an impending eruption, and his legacy as a folk hero.
06:34 - 15:14 (08:39)
Summary
This episode explores the life of Harry R. Truman, a man who became famous for refusing to leave his home on Mount St. Helens in the face of an impending eruption, and his legacy as a folk hero.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Harry takes a break from school to help his family around the house and to work on their homestead where he learns valuable skills such as carpentry and hunting and fishing.
15:14 - 23:47 (08:33)
Summary
Harry takes a break from school to help his family around the house and to work on their homestead where he learns valuable skills such as carpentry and hunting and fishing.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Truman's resort burns to the ground, prompting him to reconsider his business strategy and turn to bootlegging for some extra cash.
23:47 - 36:12 (12:24)
Summary
Truman's resort burns to the ground, prompting him to reconsider his business strategy and turn to bootlegging for some extra cash. His experience in the service leads him to pursue rumors of gold.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
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The speaker discusses their thoughts on buttermilk and the daily tasks of maintaining boat rentals at a lodge.
36:12 - 42:03 (05:51)
Summary
The speaker discusses their thoughts on buttermilk and the daily tasks of maintaining boat rentals at a lodge.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
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Despite their differences, Harry Truman and Rob Wallace had an unconventional and long-lasting friendship.
42:03 - 51:13 (09:10)
Summary
Despite their differences, Harry Truman and Rob Wallace had an unconventional and long-lasting friendship. They would often travel together to escape guests they didn't like at Truman's lodge, and even though they rarely attended family events during peak season, they remained close until Truman's death.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A man living near a mountain refuses to evacuate despite warnings of a potential eruption and dismisses geologists and scientists as "hippies".
51:13 - 1:00:23 (09:09)
Summary
A man living near a mountain refuses to evacuate despite warnings of a potential eruption and dismisses geologists and scientists as "hippies". Meanwhile, a geologist from the U.S. Geological Survey predicts a small eruptive event if the mountain were to erupt.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
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On May 18th, 1980, Mount Saint Helens experienced a massive eruption, removing a mile-wide chunk of the mountain and shooting rocks and gas at 400 miles an hour, with an energy equivalent to 1,500 Hiroshima atomic bombs.
1:00:23 - 1:06:13 (05:50)
Summary
On May 18th, 1980, Mount Saint Helens experienced a massive eruption, removing a mile-wide chunk of the mountain and shooting rocks and gas at 400 miles an hour, with an energy equivalent to 1,500 Hiroshima atomic bombs.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
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The haze and smoke caused by wildfires can reach thousands of miles from the site, affecting air quality across the country, while the environmental impact of powerful volcanic eruptions can devastate entire regions but eventually recover and allow people to return to the area.
1:06:13 - 1:10:45 (04:32)
Summary
The haze and smoke caused by wildfires can reach thousands of miles from the site, affecting air quality across the country, while the environmental impact of powerful volcanic eruptions can devastate entire regions but eventually recover and allow people to return to the area.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast episode talks about what happened to the surrounding forests after the eruption of Mt.
1:10:45 - 1:20:23 (09:37)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about what happened to the surrounding forests after the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, including the revival of about 1 million trees, and the survival of smaller animals versus larger ones. It also features vintage footage and information from the Forest Service about the recovery of the area.
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker discusses the importance of clicking "subscribe" on podcasts as it helps to show support for the creators and also ensures that new episodes are shown in the news feed.
1:20:23 - 1:22:50 (02:27)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of clicking "subscribe" on podcasts as it helps to show support for the creators and also ensures that new episodes are shown in the news feed.