1KHO 830: Is the Adventure Worth It? | Devon O'Neil, The Way Out
6/17/202657 min
A father and a teenage boy headed out for a short ski near a backcountry hut and vanished into a Colorado snowstorm. What followed became one of the most gripping survival stories I've read in years. In this conversation, Devon O'Neil shares the true story behind The Way Out and the years of reporting that went into uncovering what happened. We talk about adventure, risk, fatherhood, preparation, community, and the difficult reality that a meaningful life can never be made completely safe. This episode will make you think differently about the outdoors, the people you love, and what it means to truly be alive. Get your copy of The Way Out here Learn more about Devon and read his articles here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This episode is sponsored by Fora Travel. You know, one thing we've realized through all of our travels as a family of seven is that trip planning is almost an art form. Between finding the right places to stay, mapping out experiences, coordinating schedules, and helping other families figure out what actually works with kids, it takes a real skill set. And honestly, a lot of people are already doing this naturally for friends and family without realizing it could become something more. That's why I think Fora is such an interesting idea. Fora is a modern travel agency built for people who want to create a meaningful travel business on their own terms. Maybe you've spent years organizing trips, helping others plan adventures, managing details, and building relationships. Those are real transferable skills. And the great part is you don't need prior travel industry experience to get started. Fora provides the training, technology, and support system to help you build at your own pace. Plus, you get access to a community of experienced advisors who are doing the same thing. There are no sales quotas or minimums, so it can fit alongside your current season of life while you build something meaningful. Your next act starts here. Become a Fora advisor today at foratravel.com/1000hours. That's F-O-R-A travel.com/1000hours. And make sure you tell them we sent you, foratravel.com/1000hours. [upbeat music] Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. My name is Jenny Erd. I'm the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, and I have just read a page-turner of a book, and also been exposed to a different kind of writing that I wasn't, I d- I didn't really know existed, which is about adventure,