The mystery of Dyatlov Pass has haunted us for over 60 years, presenting one of history's most perplexing unsolved cases. Nine experienced hikers from the Ural Polytechnic Institute ventured into Russia's Ural Mountains in 1959, only to be found dead under circumstances so bizarre they've spawned 72 different theories.

We're diving deep into the most compelling explanations for this tragedy in our third episode of this series. What could have driven these skilled outdoors people to cut their way out of their tent and rush into subzero temperatures with minimal clothing? Why did some victims show catastrophic internal injuries with no external trauma, while others simply froze to death? And what explains the trace radiation found on some of their clothing?

From the plausible to the paranormal, we explore it all. Could it have been a rare slab avalanche that left minimal trace? Did infrasound waves create an overwhelming sense of terror? Was there a Soviet weapons test gone wrong that officials desperately covered up? Or do the answers lie in more outlandish theories involving cryptids or extraterrestrials?

The evidence presents contradictions at every turn - burned treetops but upright ski poles, a tent partially buried yet with items inside undisturbed, and injuries that forensic experts still struggle to explain decades later. Modern investigations using sophisticated simulation software have attempted to solve the case, but each explanation seems to leave crucial questions unanswered.

Join us as we sift through the facts, debate the theories, and try to understand what really happened on that cold February night. Whether you believe in natural phenomena, government conspiracies, or something more supernatural, the story of Dyatlov Pass forces us to confront how much remains unknown in our world.

• Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Donnie Eichar
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• Soviet investigators’ summary and modern analysis of Dyatlov Pass incidenten.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
• Vox – Delayed avalanche and katabatic wind theories (2021)vox.comvox.com

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