In 1959, nine young hikers ventured into the freezing Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia, never to return. Tonight, we explore the chilling mystery of the Dyatlov Pass incident. Ten adventurers from the Ural Polytechnic Institute embarked on a challenging route led by Igor Dyatlov. Yuri Yudin had to turn back due to health issues, unknowingly saving his life. Diaries and photos reveal the group's high spirits and camaraderie. Yet, the indigenous Mansi people warn of spirits in these mountains, and a peak ominously named 'Dead Mountain.' When the group vanished, a search revealed a partially collapsed tent, slashed from the inside, and eerie footprints leading into the wilderness. The first bodies found showed signs of hypothermia and frantic activity. The last four, discovered in a ravine, had mysterious internal injuries, sparking endless theories—avalanches, secret military tests, infrasound, or supernatural guardians of the mountain. Despite official conclusions, the tragedy remains unresolved, a haunting testament to nature's power and the mysteries beyond our understanding. Imagine standing alone on that forbidding slope at night, where the forest's silent beckoning bodes ill. Some claim the heartbreak is not just the deaths but the enigma: each hiker perished without the world ever knowing why.

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Signals
00:40 Setting the Scene: The Ural Mountains
01:26 The Adventurers and Their Journey
02:52 Mansi Legends and Early Challenges
03:39 The Mysterious Disappearance
05:14 The Search Begins
06:13 Uncovering the Tent
07:25 The First Bodies Found
09:08 The Final Four and Theories
10:45 Endless Speculation and Theories
13:57 Modern Investigations and Legacy
21:45 Conclusion and Reflections