Wild Curiosity
by Mandalynn Carlson
Latest episode
20: In Her Footsteps, The End of a Climbing Dynasty
20: In Her Footsteps, The End of a Climbing Dynasty
About this podcast
Wild Curiosity is a documentary-style podcast uncovering real survival stories, wilderness disappearances, unsolved mysteries, ancient ruins, and remote destinations. Hosted by Mandalynn, each episode takes you on an immersive journey into strange history, backcountry legends, true crime in nature, and the secrets hidden in wild places. If you crave hiking adventures, eerie tales, and off-the-map exploration, this podcast is your trailhead to the unknown.
STAY CURIOUS, EXPLORE THE WILD.
Episodes
- 20: In Her Footsteps, The End of a Climbing Dynasty · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 20In 1995, mountaineer Alison Hargreaves made history on Everest as the first woman to summit completely solo and without supplemental oxygen. Months later, she lost her life on K2…
- 19: Dead of Winter, The Colorado Cannibal · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 19A quick one for you today! And fr, go check out this area of Colorado and the Alpine Loop Rd. In the dead of a Colorado winter in 1874, six men entered the snow-choked San Juan…
- 18: The Emperor Underground, Inside the Sealed Tomb of Qin Shi Huang · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 18Explore the mystery of the unopened tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor. From rivers of mercury and the Terracotta Army to ancient traps and buried treasure, this…
- 17: Locked Away in a Tower, A Real Life Fairytale Nightmare · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 17In 1483, two royal brothers vanished inside the Tower of London, Centuries later, their fate remains one of history’s greatest mysteries. Were they murdered by their uncle…
- 16: Treasure or Trap? The True Story of The Lost Dutchman's Mine · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 16A deadly treasure, a missing map, and hundreds who never came back. Deep in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, a secret mine is said to be hidden—one so rich with gold it could…
- 15: Ashes and Aliases, the Burning Mystery of the Isdal Woman · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 15Sorry guys I told you this week would be about a shipwreck but instead we are heading back to shore for a mystery over 5 decades old. The Isdal Woman In November 1970, the…
- 14 : Terror in the Atlas Mountains, Murder on Morocco's Highest Peak · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 14like, subscribe, and follow! And pleeeease spread the word! it helps ALOT! xo, M [email protected] insta: wildcuriositypodcast Terror on the Trail: The Mount…
- 13: Where'd you go Gil? The Strange Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 13*After the episode comment below and tell me what you believe happened to Gil* On June 24, 2006, 47-year-old Gilbert Gilman parked his car at the Staircase Ranger Station in…
- 12: Trapped on trail, Survival Under Pressure · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 12Trapped on Trail: Survival Under Pressure Boulders don’t warn you before they move. In this episode of Wild Curiosity, we explore four true stories of hikers who were…
- 11: Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Sunday Scaries with Scott · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 11Follow Scott on instagram @s_peluso504
- 10: Vanished in the Death Zone, Mt. Everest's Lost Snowboarder · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 10Marco Siffredi wasn’t just a snowboarder—he was a pioneer who saw the mountains as his canvas. From the extreme slopes of Chamonix to the deadly heights of Everest, Marco…
- 9: Ride or Die in the Wild, Survival Games with Olivia · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 9Hope you guys still enjoyed this episode even though it had to be cut so short! Olivia’s instagram: @oliviamoods Do you think you’d survive?? Take the quiz here and share your…
- 8: Cascade Catastrophe, America's Deadliest Avalanche · 18 minThis week on Wild Curiosity, we’re diving into a chilling tale from Washington’s snowy Cascades. In 1910, one of the deadliest avalanches in U.S. history struck Stevens Pass…
- 7: Frozen in Time, Ancient Secrets of the Ice · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 7Travel into the frozen realms of Siberia and Alaska, where permafrost has safeguarded astonishing relics of the Ice Age. Discover the tale of a 35,000-year-old mummified…
- 6: Island Survival, Lessons from the Tongan Castaways · 22 minThe Incredible Survival Story of the Tongan Castaways This episode of Wild Curiosity delves into the true story of six Tongan boys who, in 1965, were stranded on the uninhabited…
- 5: The Elusive Northwest Passage, The Real Story of Lewis and Clark · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 5Step into the untamed wilderness and join me as we uncover the raw, unfiltered journey of Lewis and Clark's legendary expedition. From surviving grizzly bear attacks and…
- 4: Lost at Sea, True stories of Ghost Ships and Maritime Hauntings. · 21 minThis Halloween, join Wild Curiosity for a bone-chilling journey across haunted waters and forgotten coasts. In this special episode, we dive into the eerie mysteries of ghost…
- 3: A Horror in the Himalayas, the mystery of Skeleton Lake · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this spooky season episode of Wild Curiosity, we take you to the remote Skeleton Lake, also known as Roopkund, hidden deep in the Himalayas. Discovered in 1942, this frozen…
- 2: Eyes on the Horizon, The Legacy of Fire Lookouts · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 2Ever wondered what it's like to stand on the edge of the sky? These remote outposts offer more than just panoramic views—they hold the whispers of solitude, stories of survival…
- 1: Hidden in the Wild, Towns beyond Roads · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 1Howdy! In the first episode of Wild Curiosity, we journey to places where roads don’t reach and isolation shapes life in extraordinary ways. From hidden mountain valleys to…
