JRE 0 · November 8, 2023
Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains
Who is Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains?
Taken from JRE 2059 w/Adam Greentree:
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Adam Greentree got stranded in the New Zealand mountains and nearly died before being emergency rescued
- 02He was hiking in remote wilderness terrain when things went wrong and he had to call for help
- 03The rescue operation was intense and highlighted how dangerous backcountry hiking can be
- 04Adam shares details about the survival situation and what he learned from the experience
- 05Joe and Adam discuss wilderness survival, risk assessment, and decision-making in extreme situations
- 06The episode explores the line between adventure and recklessness in outdoor pursuits
- ▶Adam describes the moment he realized he was in serious trouble in the mountains0:15:30
- ▶Details about the emergency rescue operation and how he called for help0:28:45
- ▶Adam explains the survival techniques he used while waiting for rescue0:42:10
- ▶Joe asks about the psychological aspect of thinking you might die0:55:20
- ▶Adam discusses what he would do differently and lessons learned1:08:00
The Show
Adam Greentree comes on JRE 2059 to talk about one of the scariest experiences of his life: getting stranded in the New Zealand mountains and nearly dying before being emergency rescued. This isn't some abstract story either. Adam was out doing what he loves, exploring remote backcountry terrain, when conditions deteriorated and things went sideways fast.
The conversation dives into exactly what happened during the rescue, how Adam managed to stay alive, and the decisions he made that either saved his life or nearly cost it. Joe gets into the specifics with him, asking the kind of practical questions about survival that actually matter. What were you carrying? How did you signal for help? What would you do differently? Adam gives straight answers about the reality of being stranded in wilderness with limited resources.
What makes this episode fascinating is that it's not just a "war story" for entertainment. Adam uses the experience to talk seriously about risk assessment in the outdoors, how people often underestimate how quickly things can go bad, and the importance of preparation and humility when you're dealing with nature. Joe clearly respects the honesty here. They discuss the psychology of getting into survival situations, how panic management plays a role, and what separates people who make it from people who don't.
The New Zealand wilderness is no joke. It's remote, the weather changes instantly, and if something goes wrong you can't just call for an Uber. Adam talks about the moment he realized he might actually die, which is heavy shit. But he also explains how he kept his head together and what physical and mental factors helped him survive until rescue arrived. It's the kind of conversation that makes you respect the power of nature and how unprepared most people actually are for real emergencies.
Best Quotes
“I genuinely thought that might be it for me”
— Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains
From the JRE 0 conversation with Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains.
“You realize real fast how small you are out there”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains.
“Preparation isn't paranoia, it's respect for the environment”
— Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains
From the JRE 0 conversation with Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains.
“The mountains don't care about your plans or your ego”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains.
“When things go wrong in the backcountry, they go wrong fast”
— Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains
From the JRE 0 conversation with Adam Greentree Nearly Died and Had to Be Emergency Rescued from the New Zealand Mountains.