Kevin Allison Reacts to 'Gregg Fell Into a Crevasse' Story | RISK! Reacts

The Setup: An Unprepared Glacier Climb

• 🏔️ Kevin Allison, host of RISK!, reacts to a story presented by Scott Johnson from the 'What Was That Like?' podcast.
• 🎨 The story's subject, Gregg LeFevre, an artist on a public art commission in Las Vegas, felt miserable and sought an escape by deciding to climb a glacier.
• unprepared for the endeavor, Gregg drove towards the mountains without a map, proper gear, or any knowledge of glaciers or climbing.
• ⚠️ He underestimated the distance and the terrain, driving for hours and ascending into higher altitudes.

The Fall and Immediate Aftermath

• 🧊 Gregg LeFevre, attempting to cross a gap between a rocky ridge and the glacier, fell approximately 30-40 feet into a crevasse.
• 🤕 He sustained injuries to his shoulder, knees, and shins, and his feet became wedged at the bottom.
• 😨 Panicked, he initially clawed at the ice, injuring his fingers, before calming himself and realizing his precarious situation: no one knew where he was.
• 💧 His water bottle and a small pack with food were lost during the fall, but later miraculously dropped near him.

Survival and Unexpected Encounters

• 🙏 Despite being an atheist, Gregg prayed for help and experienced moments of shivering and low blood sugar, finding temporary relief after eating his sandwich.
• 🦌 He heard voices but found no one, eventually encountering a distressed female deer also trapped in the crevasse, which managed to escape.
• 😮‍💨 Following the deer's path, Gregg found a less steep section and was able to climb out of the crevasse, experiencing overwhelming relief and mixed emotions.

The Revelation and Self-Reflection

• 🚗 Upon reaching his car, another driver informed him that he was not on a glacier but on the last of the winter snowmelt, adding to his realization of his misjudgments.
• artist's success stems from a fearless approach, but this same trait led to his dangerous, unprepared climb.
• 🤔 Gregg reflects on his impulsiveness and the need to balance fearlessness with common sense, considering a tattoo that says "stop and think."

Discussion on Risk-Taking and Storytelling

• 🧠 Kevin and Scott discuss the nature of risk-taking, ADHD tendencies, and the evolutionary theories behind such traits.
• 🎙️ They highlight how stories of failure and near-disaster are relatable and compelling, contrasting with tales of pure success.
• 🎨 Gregg LeFevre is further described as an artist and storyteller, with his own podcast, 'The Compulsive Storyteller,' featuring similar tales of getting into and out of jams.