Buried Alive: Anna Conrad's Five-Day Fight Beneath the Snow | E 143
In this episode of the Crux True Survival podcast, hosted by Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, listeners are transported back to the catastrophic avalanche at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe on March 31, 1982. The story centers around Anna Conrad, who miraculously survived five days buried under the snow after the avalanche. Despite the immense snowfall and treacherous conditions, a German Shepherd named Bridget ultimately found Anna, who was trapped in a small air pocket created by fallen debris. Anna's survival is attributed to her mental strength and ski patrol training. The hosts reflect on the deadly event—which claimed seven lives—and discuss how it changed avalanche safety protocols forever. They also highlight the continuous dangers avalanches present at ski resorts even today. The episode serves as both a tribute to the victims and a cautionary tale about the power of nature.