Baker Street With Thom Pollard

Under the glow of séance candles a psychic medium sits trancelike at a table, in front of her is a blank notebook. She begins to write the words of a spirit claiming to be George Mallory  - the mountaineer who disappeared with his partner Sandy Irvine high upon the north face of Everest only months previously:“I am Mallory” the words appear from her pen “I can remember still the struggle for breath….and the awful cold.”Today we’re going to explore something truly otherworldly, the automatic writings of Geraldine Cummins, one of the great spiritual mediums of her time….who between November 1924 and January of 1925 wrote numerous scripts based on visits by George Mallory.When you hear the episode you'll become a believer!Send us a text If you've been enjoying the podcast and find value in the content, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Your monthly contribution helps ensuring that we can continue delivering great content for you to enjoy.Click on the link below:https://www.buzzsprout.com/268133/

They say that gong to the summit is only halfway. And nowhere was that more true than on May 10, 1996 on Mount Everest. On that day Everest became the stage for one of the most harrowing disasters in mountaineering history. Eight climbers perished in a brutal storm, and as the world tried to make sense of the tragedy, a chilling truth emerged: success on Everest isn't just about reaching the summit—it's about surviving the descent. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the '96 Everest disaster, we uncover the unsettling facts that point to two ambitious guides, Rob Hall and Scott Fischer, whose decisions played a pivotal role in the events that unfolded. The stakes were high, the clock was ticking, and the mountain demanded its toll.IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN PART 1 YET, HERE IS THE LINK:https://youtu.be/_tEe2p9eKgUIndividuals who lost their lives during storm of 1996-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------South/Nepal:Yasuko Namba (client) - JapanRob Hall (own

Today we hiked two lovely mountains in the Sandwich Wilderness of the White Mountains in New Hampshire....each offered limited views at the summit. MOST IMPORTANTLY, the hike revealed some insights on personal transformation and how one might bring that about.Here is the video about our try at this same hike a few days previously:https://www.patreon.com/posts/best-made-plans-109860264?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThank you to all the channel members for your support and participation.----------------------------Please consider becoming a paid Patron of our Patreon page, where you can also join for Free and that ain't bad!:https://www.patreon.com/everestmysteryPlease consider becoming a Channel Member for access to perks and to become part of a growing community:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinSincerely,Thom DharmaEverest MysterySend us a text Support the Show.

Famed mountain climber and guide Rob Hall once said that if you’re stuck near the summit of Mount Everest you might as well be on the moon. Little did he know that his words would one day come true. This is PART 1 of a two part series on the 1996 Everest disaster that claimed eight lives on May 10 and 11 of that year. We'll look into some of the key decisions that may have had an impact on the outcome of the storm.Key figures we'll be talking about include:Rob HallScott FischerJon KrakauerAnatoli BoukreevSandy PittmanNeal BeidlemanDavid BreashearsEd ViestursSend us a Text Message. If you've been enjoying the podcast and find value in the content, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Your monthly contribution helps ensuring that we can continue delivering great content for you to enjoy.Click on the link below:https://www.buzzsprout.com/268133/supportThank you!Thom Dharma Pollard Support the Show.

Scott Fischer's fateful act may have been the clouded ambition that led him to say they were building a yellow brick road to the top of Mount Everest, and days later he was consumed by the very mountain that had propelled him into the world spotlight as one of the strongest mountaineering guides in the world. (more below time stamps).REFERENCE MATERIALS AND SPECIFIC TIMELINE BACKGROUND USED FOR THIS STORY:Mountain Without Mercy: The Everest StoryTurning Point episode (season 4, episode 14)Forrest Sawyer reports on survivors of a storm on Mount EverestAir date: April 27, 1997LINK to episode found on David Snow:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KefeYxv1xFI&list=PLL2LE34VDpu2LKVpAL_wtGnTWTNnC65Kr&index=3DISCLAIMER: All materials in this video falls within the guidelines of fair dealing. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners. If you are or represent, the copyright owner of the materials used in this video and have an issue with the use of said material, please

Years ago Mount Everest was considered a mountaineer’s mountain, where a climber need only worry most about avalanches, hidden crevasses and the potential to succumb to Altitude Mountain Sickness.But now, something far more hazardous and life-threatening exists on the world’s highest peak. Mount Everest is quickly becoming an EXTREMELY dangerous mountain because of overcrowding.In this video we'll learn just how Everest has become so dangerous in recent years, site some examples, then offer ways to make the mountain safer.Please consider joining our Patreon where you will find exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/everestmysteryPlease consider becoming a Channel Member for access to perks, exclusive content and to become part of a growing community:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinSend us a Text Message. Support the Show.

All that glitters is not gold: How Did This Climber Get Away with So Much for So Long?*In the world of mountaineering and climbing, where the peaks are high and the challenges even higher, there's an unspoken reverence for those who defy gravity and push the limits of human endurance. But what happens when the heroes we idolize hide dark secrets? This is the horrifying story of a well known and talented climber who many people thought they knew, thought they were friends with and looked up to. This is the story of Charles Barrett, sentenced in June 2024 to life in prison for unthinkable crimes against women.**=========================================================*If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. To reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For support outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com.**Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power a

The 2024 Everest climbing season may go down in history for its extraordinary mix of achievements, controversies, and tragedies.  From record-breaking summits and political tensions, lives lost, ignored rules, near misses and disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct allegations on Nimsdai. The Everest guiding industry is at a critical juncture – a point of no return.In this video we cover all the highs and lows, the good, the bad and the ugly, World Records (not), loss of lives and prospects for the future. Ryan Mitchell videohttps://youtu.be/w1mJsdeE81QNims poll questionhttps://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxe564Uftnrd_hK8lvbvSEkyxtYJ8if_VeSzilard Suhajda videohttps://youtu.be/aLfKIuL9o0kAlan Arnette's blogpost from June 5, 2024 -"Everest 2024: Season Summary – Everest at a Rubicon":https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2024/06/05/everest-2024-season-summary-everest-at-a-rubicon/Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.

May 10, 1996: near the summit of Mount Everest a storm of unimaginable ferocity strikes, claiming the lives of eight climbers and leaving others stranded in a fight for survival. This is the story of one of the most controversial and tragic days in mountaineering history.Among the chaos and controversy, one name stands out: Anatoli Boukreev. His actions that day would spark a heated debate that rages on to this very day. Boukreev's name was brought into prominence in Jon Krakauer's book Into Thin Air, which sold over two million copies in the first couple of years after it was published. Krakauer was critical of Boukreev and his guiding style on the mountain, saying it was irresponsible behavior for a guide.Was Anatoli Boukreev a hero, or was he a villain? Let's find out. Please join our Patreon for FREE content:https://www.patreon.com/everestmysteryPlease consider becoming a Channel Member for access to perks and to become part of a growing community:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyN

The cult-like mystique of Bus 142 and the story of Chris McCandless is a magnet for millions around the world. In the heart of the mysterious Alaskan wilderness, where nature's beauty and brutality coexist, there once stood a relic, an accidental shrine—a dilapidated bus that had become a symbol of adventure, solitude, and ultimately tragedy.  Bus 142, the infamous 'Magic Bus.' where the intrepid seeker of wisdom and inner peace Christopher McCandless spent 113 days in 1992 before succumbing to starvation, has become a beacon for pilgrims seeking inner wisdom and greater meaning in life.Ultimately, the Alaskan National Guard removed the bus in 2020 to stop the people from coming. But, still, they keep coming!Since the story was immortalized by Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, there were no less than 15 rescues of people trying to find the bus and two unfortunate deaths. In this video* we details the CULT-LIKE mystique of Bus 142 - the Magic Bus - and Chris McCandless' life and draw paral

He’s 19 years old. His name is Ryan Mitchell. He had a dream that started a year and a half ago. He saved some money that he made from his 2 million subscriber YouTube channel. He went to Mount Everest. And, now he has a summit of Everest under his belt.   He went from picking vegetables on a farm to a 2 million subscriber YouTube channel to Mount Everest. Here is the exceptional story of Ryan Mitchell from Massachusetts and his dream to climb Everest. To follow and subscribe to Ryan's awesome YouTube page, you can find him right here:https://www.youtube.com/@UCzHJie29XpO_3IPH5Z5fJMA Please join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/everestmysteryPlease consider becoming a Channel Member for access to perks and to become part of a growing community:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinSend us a Text Message. If you've been enjoying the podcast and find value in the content, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Your monthly contribution helps ensuring that we can continue de

Here is Part II of my exceptional conversation with Wade Davis about such things as:• Grateful Dead & the internet• Mao Tse-tung• Martin Luther King, Jr.• Biologically race is total fiction & racism the cruelest conceit • Colombia's economic and cultural renaissance• the potential dangers of social media and technology• the importance of liberal education in fostering a flexible mind open to new ideas and data• reflecting on life, death, and consciousness• mixing in some shamanic wisdom.PLEASE COMMENT AND LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTSWithout your support I wouldn't be able to continue producing content for this channel. THANK YOU!==================================Our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/everestmysteryEverest Mystery Channel Member access:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinSend us a Text Message. If you've been enjoying the podcast and find value in the content, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Your monthly contribution helps ensuring that we can

The 100th Anniversary of the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine on Mount Everest on 8 June 1924 with Wade Davis, author of Into the Silence: The Great War Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest. If you've ever put someone on a pedestal only to learn of the cracks in their veneer, this video will resonate. At the same time, Wade delves into the brilliance and authenticity of a generation lost in time. "I think he was very insecure," says Wade Davis, who continued "he wanted to be a writer but wasn't good enough....and, he was a real snob."  Of course, that doesn't do justice to the full story of George Mallory's incredible legacy as well as the legacy of the British Everest expeditions of the 1920's.To mark the 100th anniversary of the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine on Mount Everest on June 8, 1924 we welcome the world's authority on Mallory and the Great War, author of Into The Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of

Hey friends, thanks for stopping by. I want to take a few minutes to talk about the future of Everest Mystery, where we're going and what the future holds for all of us. Thanks for being a part of this wonderful community. Here is a link to the free download of A COURSE IN HAPPINESS:https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-course-in-105263742?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Here is a link to The Happiness Quotient podcast on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-quotient/id1457211236Link to Mystery of Mallory & Irvine playlist on Everest Mystery:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpwZ6gVdGy03uHt2aYVqJrc7gXFfPBPPlease consider becoming a Patreon patron:https://www.patreon.com/everestmysterySome might prefer a one time tip jar:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thomdharmaPlease consider becoming a Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinJake Norton's video Conspiracie

This is PART TWO of a two part series on Everest's worst year. People who want to climb Mount Everest are motivated, goal oriented people with mental and physical toughness. In recent years more and more of these people have come to the mountain in search of adventure. 2023 became, unfortunately, the mountain's most deadly season in history, claiming 18 lives. Here's part one:https://youtu.be/O7IeQ2R1VwULegendary Hungarian Climber Disappears:https://youtu.be/aLfKIuL9o0kSend us a Text Message. Support the Show.

If you ever wanted to climb Mount Everest you will want to watch this video first.I'm going to give you TEN good reasons why not to climb Mount Everest (actually 18). In PART I of this 2-part series we meet half of the 18 people who lost their lives in 2023, as well as about the families that are left devastated by their loss.The toll of human life reached an historic high in 2023. Eighteen people lost their lives in what became Everest's deadliest season. In this video I'll share the stories of each person who lost their life on Everest, why it matters and how it changes the game forever on this once coveted mountain peak. This is a two part video. Please subscribe and hit the bell so you're notified when a new video comes out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/@everestmystery?sub_confirmation=1--Let my sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/everestmystery and enjoy a special discount o

Mount Everest is like a ticking time b*mb or a kettle that's about to boil. With about 50 successful summits and the season half over,  hundreds of climbers are waiting for weather to turn for the better in Base Camp. Climbers on summit day last week were hammered by hurricane force, bitter winds, driving them back down from near the Hillary Step.And what’s worse, the first death of the 2024 season was a high altitude worker, Lakpa Tenji Sherpa, 53, passed away on Makalu, as did Frenchman Johnny Saliba, 60. Both died of non-accident related reasons at high altitude. Much is not known about the situation leading to their passing. Family of Sherpa believe there is negligence on the part of the expedition company.On Everest, two Mongolian climbers went missing on 12 May. Usukhjargal Tsedendamba and Prevsuren Lkhagvajav last made radio contact with Base Camp as they left Camp 4 at 7:30 pm. They planned to reach the summit the following morning but never contacted Base Camp again.In this episode Angela Benevi

These days many people are often very cynical about Mount Everest. When they hear about it or think about it they think Mount Everest is a place with a pile of abandoned bodes, often with images of garbage and human waste and long lines of climbers on the summit ridge.But, there was a time when it was believed Everest was impossible to climb, the early explorers of Mount Everest literally walking off the map to places that were vast unexplored places.In this episode,  Mick Conefrey, author of the book FALLEN: GEORGE MALLORY AND THE TRAGIC 1924 EVEREST EXPEDITION reveals more layers to the complex man called Galahad of Everest, George Mallory. Did he make it to the summit? Was his choice of Andrew 'Sandy" Irvine as his climbing partner his most fatal decision? And, Noel Odell....where were Mallory and Irvine when spotted them on the summit ridge, heading strong for the top.What was Mallory's tragic flaw? Could he have declined his invite to Everest in 1924 in the first place? Could he have chose

Thom Pollard dedicated two whole years of your life to a quest on Mount Everest. A quest to solve the mystery of the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine in 1924. Imagine that you've poured your heart and soul into a pursuit. And, just as you're on the brink of unraveling the truth...  someone drops a bombshell. They tell you that stepping foot on that mountain means you have a 50 - 50 chance of never coming back down alive. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?This is Thom Pollard's firsthand account of being told by Dr. Peter Hackett, the world's foremost authority on altitude physiology, that going back up the mountain could mean certain death.Support the Show.

*The mountaineering world was turned on its head on May 1, 1999 when the remains of George Mallory was discovered by Conrad Anker at about 26,750 feet or 8153 meters on the vast north face of Everest. When the news got out, it set the mountaineering world  on fire.In this presentation about the discovery Thom Pollard gives an in-depth firsthand look at what took place on the day he visited the site with Andy Politz, on May 16, 1999. Included is an excerpt from a talk given in Sydney, Australia in November of 2019 to The Australian & New Zealand chapter of the Explorers Club. *Audio is from Everest Mystery channel on YouTube. Here is the link to that video:https://youtu.be/bJkA7UNgL1kFor exclusive content please consider joining our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/everestmysteryOr, please consider becoming a Channel Member for access to perks and to become part of a growing community:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinSupport the show