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a remote camping expedition ends in tragedy

September 15, 2024 / 00:39

This episode covers Aaron Bacon's experience with North Star Expeditions, a wilderness therapy program, and the impact it had on his life.

In March 1994, two men entered Aaron Bacon's bedroom to take him to the program, which his parents hoped would help him overcome his drug addiction.

The episode discusses the challenges Aaron faced during the 63-day program and the rigorous routines he had to follow.

Key moments include Aaron's reflections on his time in the wilderness and the lasting effects of the experience on his personal development.

Listeners gain insight into the controversial nature of wilderness therapy and its implications for troubled teens.

TLDR

Aaron Bacon recounts his harrowing experience in a wilderness therapy program aimed at overcoming addiction.

Episode

0:39
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on an early morning in March 1994 two strange men entered 16-year-old Aaron Bacon's bedroom and told him that
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they were there to take him away Aaron's parents had signed him up for a 63-day Wilderness therapy program called North
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Star Expeditions in the hopes that some time following a disciplined routine in the natural world would help Aaron kick
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his drug habit and regain his Focus but none of them had any idea what lay in store
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Episode Highlights

  • Wilderness Therapy Program
    Aaron Bacon is taken to a 63-day wilderness therapy program to help him overcome his drug habit.
    “They were there to take him away.”
    @ 00m 08s
    September 15, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • They were there to take him away.
    a remote camping expedition ends in tragedy
  • None of them had any idea what lay in store.
    a remote camping expedition ends in tragedy

Key Moments

  • Unexpected Visitors00:02
  • Wilderness Therapy00:11
  • Foreshadowing00:31