
SOS - Wilderness Mysteries
SOS - Wilderness Mysteries features true, disturbing, and mysterious wilderness stories from the internet. The podcast presents captivating narratives with compassion, hosted by Kyle Hates Hiking.
Episodes

The Kim Family Disappearance on Bear Camp Road
Today we’re starting in Oregon, where one wrong turn sent a young family deep into the wilderness, trapping them on a road they never should have been on.Then, we’re heading to Vancouver Island, where people vanish in ways that are hard to explain, hard to prove, and even harder to stop thinking about.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Moab Campsite Murders
We’re starting outside Moab, Utah, where two women warned their friends about a creepy man near their campsite... and then suddenly stopped texting. What happened next became one of the most disturbing cases in Utah history.Then, we’re heading to Vermont, where a missing hiker case became so mishandled that it didn’t just devastate one family, it forced an entire state to change its laws.Be sure t

The Day Everest's Sherpas Finally Fought Back
Today we’re starting on Mount Everest, where a small confrontation between three elite climbers and a group of Sherpas nearly spiraled into something that has almost never happened on the mountain before: murder.Then, I’m going to tell you three rapid fire stories about hikers who vanished randomly… and then were somehow found years later?Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 st

The Disturbing Truth About Zion National Park
Today we’re starting in Zion National Park, where beautiful canyon walls can turn deadly in seconds — and some of the park’s darkest stories still don’t feel fully resolved.Then, we’re heading to Argentina, where a climb left behind conflicting stories, frozen bodies, and a suspicious camera that resurfaced decades later.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you e

The Everest Climber Who Ignored Every Warning
Today we’re going to Mount Everest, where a woman ignored warning after warning on her way to the summit — only to learn that reaching the top is not the same thing as surviving the mountain. Then, we’re heading into a remote Utah canyon, where a solo hiker became trapped in a situation so impossible that his only way out was almost too brutal to believe.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave

The Disturbing Truth About the Florida Everglades
Today we’re starting in the Everglades, where bodies have been dumped, people have vanished, and some of the darkest crimes in National Park history have quietly taken place, and then, we’re going underground at Vortex Spring, where a diver ignored one of the most terrifying warning signs I’ve ever seen… and he paid for it.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you

The Most Haunting Day in Yosemite National Park History
Today we’re going to Yosemite National Park , where a protest on the edge of El Capitan was supposed to prove a point — until one wrong move changed the entire argument in less than twenty seconds. Then, we’re heading to Nepal, where a solo trek through the Himalayas became a nightmare of changed stories, false arrests, unanswered questions, and a family forced to investigate a foreign disappearan

The Unsolved Mysteries of Crater Lake National Park
Today we’re exploring the dark side of Oregon’s wilderness. We’ll start by covering the most disturbing mysteries from Crater Lake National Park, and then, we’ll head deeper into the Oregon woods for the Cowden family case. A family camping trip that looked normal from the outside, until their empty campsite turned into one of the most disturbing unsolved mysteries in the Pacific Northwest.Be sure

The Chilling Disappearance of Emily Sotelo
Today, we’re looking at two stories where people entered the wilderness with a plan, and then slowly ran out of every single backup option they thought they had.First, a 19-year-old girl sets out alone in a national forest… but a few missed details turn a dream hike into a nightmare. Then an entire family leaves society behind for the Colorado wilderness, believing they’re protecting themselves fr

The Most Disturbing Ultramarathon Disasters
Ultramarathons are supposed to hurt, but in today’s stories, two races went far beyond anything the runners agreed to. Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Disturbing Truth About Yellowstone National Park
Today I’m going to tell you the truth about what’s going on in Yellowstone National Park, I’ve compiled numerous stories that have left behind some truly disturbing unanswered questions. Then we’re heading to the Grand Canyon, where one singular man turned one of America’s most famous national parks into the scene of a massive manhunt. Two parks. Two very different kinds of danger.Be sure to hit t

The Climber Who Survived His Own Death
Today’s episode starts with a climber whose fall into one of the deadliest places on Earth set off a rescue that almost doesn’t sound possible. Then, we head to the Sierra Nevada for the disappearance of a legendary park ranger, who vanished in the mountains he knew better than almost anyone. Finally, we follow the bizarre story of a man who disappeared from normal life… and somehow reappeared yea

The Missing Hikers of Glacier National Park
Today’s episode starts in Glacier National Park, where a series of missing hikers, abandoned cars, and strange clues reveal just how unforgiving the park can be. Then, we head to Mount Everest for the controversial story of Sandy Hill Pittman, who survived the infamous 1996 disaster... and came home to find the world had turned her into the villain?Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the s

The Love Story Behind K2's Deadliest Day
Today you'll be hearing two of the darkest love stories imaginable, starting with Rolf Bae and Cecilie Skog, two elite adventurers whose dream climb on K2 slowly turns into something much darker. Then, we head to the Grand Canyon for the strange disappearance of newlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde, whose ambitious honeymoon adventure left behind WAY more questions than answers.Be sure to hit the follow

The Most DISTURBING Wilderness Mystery From Every U.S. State⚠️
50 states. 50 stories. And zero clean explanations.From hikers who vanish mid-trail… to footprints that lead somewhere they shouldn’t… to disappearances so weird they still don’t make sense years later—this is one wilderness mystery from every state in America.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐For sponsorships or business inquires, please reac

People are DYING on Mount Baldy and NOBODY Is Stopping It.
People are dying left and right on Mount Baldy in Southern California, and nobody is doing anything about it. It’s bad, I’ll tell you the full story and then, I’m going to tell about one of the biggest scumbags, and most disturbing individuals in the history of hiking. Finally, we will close out with a bonus story about a bizarre disappearance on the Pacific Crest Trail, one that nobody talks abou

This Everest Disaster PISSES Me Off on a Visceral Level
I found ANOTHER Everest story that pisses me off so much, and once you hear it I think you’re gonna be pissed too. I’ll tell you the entire uncensored story, and then, if you can handle it, I’m going to tell you about one of the most disturbing disappearances to ever take place in the Alaskan wilderness. And finally, I’m going to tell you the full story of one of Yosemite National Park’s most haun

There's Officially a CRISIS at Mount Rainier National Park.
Today I’m going to give you 5 chilling examples of why you can never go alone in the Appalachian Mountains. And once I’ve finished those stories, if you can handle it, I’m going to tell you a bonus story about a man who lived through every hiker’s worst nightmare.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐For sponsorships or business inquires, please r

DON’T GO Camping In Canada. I Have Proof They WON'T Protect You.
Have you ever come across a situation where you think someone is lying, you just can’t prove it? That’s exactly how I feel about today’s story, and frankly, the stakes in this one are extremely dark. I’ll tell you the entire story and then, I’m going to tell you a bonus story about the most deranged man to ever walk the Appalachian Trail.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 sta

What They’re Doing to Everest in 2026 Is DISGUSTING
2026 is shaping up to be the DARKEST year in Mount Everest history, and nobody is stopping it. I’ll tell you multiple stories that show exactly why experts are quietly panicking about Everest in 2026, and then I’m going to tell you a bonus story about two girls who vanished on a simple hike, but left behind some of the most disturbing evidence that I’ve ever seen.Be sure to hit the follow button,

You CAN'T GO to the Grand Canyon Anymore. The Numbers Are Horrifying.
Today I’m going to tell you four of the most disturbing stories in Grand Canyon history, you can’t even go there anymore. And then, I’m going to do something a little different and tell you the top 5 most dangerous encounters that I’VE had in the wilderness. Nothing like a trip down memory lane, although these are memories I’d rather forget.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5

She’s Why You DON’T Go Into National Parks Alone Anymore...
Today I’m going to give you a chilling example of why you CAN’T go alone in National Parks, not anymore. Then, I’m going to tell you the dark truth about the most famous bodies left in Mount Everest’s Death zone, and finally, I’m going to tell you the chilling story of a man who straight up ignored the warning signs in the wilderness, and paid for it dearly.Be sure to hit the follow button, and le

How a YouTuber SOLVED a 67-Year Cold Case Police Called "Impossible"
Sixty-seven years ago, police gave up on a case, called it impossible and walked away. Fast-forward to today… and some random YouTuber quietly hits “upload” on a video that solves the cold case. You’re going to be shocked, and then I’m going to tell you a bonus story about a man who chose the one day he should never have gone into the woods… and why he paid for it dearly.Be sure to hit the follow

I HAVEN'T SLEPT Since I Heard This Tape Recording. You Won’t Either.
Today I’m going to tell you the story of what happened when searchers exposed a Missing Hiker's horrifying secret, and I do not use that word lightly. Then, I’m going to tell you the story of how a woman’s vanlife dream turned into a living and deadly nightmare. Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐For sponsorships or business inquires, pleas

She is Why You CAN'T Ignore the Warnings in a National Forest. Ever.
Today I’m going to give you a disturbing example of why you CAN'T ignore warnings in a National Forest when you’re all alone. And, I’m going to tell you the story of the suspicious disappearance of a woman nicknamed the "GoFundMe Hiker". And speaking of suspicious, I’m going to close this episode by telling you about a park ranger who vanished on the job under EXTREMELY suspicious ci

ENOUGH: I’m Exposing What’s REALLY Happening in National Parks
I’m exposing what’s really going on inside national parks, and I’m going to do it by telling you 3 horrifying and true stories that Park Rangers want you to forget about.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐For sponsorships or business inquires, please reach out to: kyle.s.ogrady@gmail.com

DON’T GO to Appalachia. Ever. Trust Me.
Today I’m going to give you 5 chilling examples of why you can never go alone in the Appalachian Mountains. And once I’ve finished those stories, if you can handle it, I’m going to tell you a bonus story about a man who lived through every hiker’s worst nightmare.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐For sponsorships or business inquires, please r

She is Why You CAN'T Go Alone in National Forests Anymore...
Today I’m going to give you a chilling example of why you can’t go alone in National Forests anymore. And once I’ve finished that story, I’m going to tell you an even more disturbing story of what is most definitely the worst death in the history of backpacking. And make sure you stick around until the end, because I’m going to close this episode out by telling you 3 rapid fire stories that are go

I CAN'T Stay Silent About the Smoky Mountains Any Longer (it's getting BAD)
I can no longer stay silent about what’s going on in the Smoky Mountains. I’ll be telling you 5 of the most disturbing stories in Great Smoky Mountains National Park history, and then, if you can handle it, I’m going to tell you a bonus story about what has to be the most unhinged day in Mount Everest History.Be sure to hit the follow button, and leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I Uncovered the OTHER “Into the Wild” Story...and I'm NOT Okay
First I am going to tell you the dark story of the "Christopher McCandless" (Into the Wild) people don't talk about nearly as often... then, I'm going to tell you about the DISTURBING discovery police made at Hoosier Pass…Be sure to leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐For sponsorships or business inquires, please reach out to: kyle.s.ogrady@gmail.com

You CAN'T GO to Yosemite National Park Anymore…
What the hell is going on in Yosemite National Park?! First, I am going to tell you 9 of the most disturbing stories in Yosemite National Park history. Then, I am going to tell you a new story that the Mount Everest Industry wants you to forget.Be sure to leave the show a 5 star review if you enjoyed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐For sponsorships or business inquires, please reach out to: kyle.s.ogrady@gmail.com
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