Quicksand isn’t just Hollywood drama—it’s real! Watch as we unpack the chilling true tale of Austin Dirks, a 33-year-old Colorado backpacker who plunged knee-deep into icy quicksand on the Hayduke Trail near Courthouse Wash, Arches National Park (Dec 7, 2025). Solo and freezing, his Garmin SOS triggered a high-stakes Grand County rescue with ladders and boards.
Bust myths (buoyancy saves you from sinking fully!), learn pro escapes like slow weight shifts, and get desert trail safety tips from physicist Daniel Bonn: Stay calm!
Perfect for Hayduke hikers and adventure fans. What’s your worst trail scare?
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Full story: https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/hiker-trapped-quicksand-arches-national-park/
Reddit article – https://www.reddit.com/r/backpacking/comments/1pgz26p/i_had_to_be_rescued_off_the_hayduke_trail_today/
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