The Rescue Behind the Seven Teacups: Ryan Wardwell's Astonishing Survival | E182

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the harrowing story of Ryan Wardwell's three-day ordeal trapped behind a waterfall at the Seven Teacups in California. Despite hypothermic conditions, Ryan's resilience and survival instinct kept him alive long enough for an incredibly complex multi-agency rescue operation to succeed. The hosts discuss the advanced technical skills required for navigating the Seven Teacups, an expert-level canyoneering route that has gained dangerous popularity through social media. They also cover the tragic 2024 drowning of three experienced canyoneers in the same location, emphasizing the perilous nature of hydraulic water conditions and the importance of preparedness and situational awareness in wilderness adventures.