In this episode, Daniel Stih shares why he chooses not to bring his phone or Garmin inReach on solo climbs—and why putting too much faith in tech can be a dangerous mistake in the wilderness. Daniel recounts real experiences where his inReach malfunctioned: false SOS signals, failure to power on when needed, and confusion about his location. He contrasts this with a recent discovery about his phone’s satellite messaging capabilities and how, in some ways, it outperforms the inReach. But even that has its limitations.
More than a gear review, this is a mindset shift. Daniel explains his process for staying safe when climbing alone, the backup systems he uses, and why any tech—whether a GPS, satellite phone, or rescue beacon—should be treated as icing on the cake, not the main course.
If you adventure solo or venture into the backcountry, this episode offers a critical reminder: self-reliance still matters.
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Because You Can: How to Succeed Under Difficult Circumstances: Lessons Learned From Climbing Mountains That Had Never Been Climbed
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