Mon May 12 2025

In this episode of The Crux, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen explore Mount Fuji's beauty and dangers. They discuss the sensational case of a student rescued twice in four days, examine the risks of altitude sickness, and share both tragic accidents and heroic rescues on Japan's iconic peak. Through expert analysis and storytelling, they reveal the delicate balance between natural wonder and mortal danger that Mount Fuji represents to the 200,000 climbers who attempt it annually.