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Former New Zealand Cricketer Adam Parore climbed Everest?? - Full Podcast available Sunday 4.30pm.

March 17, 202300:45
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Everest I got stuck in a massive
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collapse in the ice fall
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does it mean you're walking along in the
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The Ice just disappears beneath it was
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after your first failed Summit attempt
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an area literally three meters behind me
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the size of a football field just
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disappeared it was like being in Donkey
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Kong and all I could think of was just
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stay on your feet if you stay on your
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feet you're a chance how far down did it
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drop
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a kilometer yeah just vanished right
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gone and the noise of it was like a 747
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starting up underneath you'll never
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forget the sound we survived we've got
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lucky right dead lucky there's a saying
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Mountain doesn't know you're an expert
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you look at all the best climbers they
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get killed by making amateur mistakes

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, the host recounts a harrowing experience on Everest, where a massive ice collapse nearly claimed their life. The narrative unfolds like a cinematic thriller, with the tension building as they describe the surreal moment when the ground beneath them vanished, reminiscent of a scene from a video game. The chilling sound of the ice cracking, likened to a 747 roaring to life, adds to the intensity of the tale. Listeners are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as the host reflects on the fine line between expertise and danger in the unforgiving world of mountain climbing. This episode serves as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability and the sheer luck involved in survival against the odds.

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    Most shocking
  • 92
    Biggest twist
  • 90
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  • 90
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Episode Highlights

  • The Ice Fall Collapse
    A massive collapse in the ice fall leaves climbers in peril, with ice disappearing beneath them.
    “It was like being in Donkey Kong.”
    @ 00m 17s
    March 17, 2023
  • Survival Against the Odds
    In a moment of chaos, the climbers realize the importance of staying on their feet.
    “Stay on your feet, you're a chance.”
    @ 00m 21s
    March 17, 2023
  • The Sound of Danger
    The terrifying noise of the ice collapse is compared to a jet engine.
    “The noise of it was like a 747 starting up underneath you.”
    @ 00m 28s
    March 17, 2023

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Ice Fall Collapse00:02
  • Descent into Chaos00:17
  • Survival Instincts00:21
  • Sound of Danger00:28
  • Expert Mistakes00:36