Episode 185 - Cindy and Paul from 48 Peaks - Alzheimer’s Association, Rescue on Franconia Ridge, Man lives with Goats
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Release Date: 02/14/2025
Episode 195 - Search and Rescues in the White Mountains, Mount Liberty, History of the White Mountains - 1920s
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Welcome to Episode 195 of the Sounds Like A Search and Rescue podcast. This week - Search and Rescue is back in the news in New Hampshire - Recent incidents on Kilkenny Ridge, The Skookumchuck Trail, and the Lincoln Brook Trail. We will fill you in on all the details. Plus, tick season reminders, the story of a hunter who accidentally shot his friend after separating, its old man on the mountain day, a hiker gets rescued on mount fuji, loses his phone and decides to go back for it, triggering another rescue incident. Hiking boots review, A discussion...
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Episode 194 - From the The AMC Four Thousand Footer Club Awards Ceremony
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This week, we recorded from our booth at the The AMC Four Thousand Footer Club awards show. A recap of the awards, and a cavalcade of special guests. Also - Stomp returns so listeners who miss Stomp can get their fix. Nick and Mike cover an intro about the format of the Awards and then we move right into the guest segments. Enjoy!
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Episode 3 - So You Wanna Hike - The Belknaps
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So You Wanna Hike - The Belknaps! Nick and friend of the podcast, Peter give an overview of all things Belknaps! Enjoy!
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Episode 193 - Welcome Christian - Single Season Winter 48, AT History, Rescue in the Desert, Wildcats
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Episode 193 - Welcome Christian - Single Season Winter 48, AT History, Rescue in the Desert, Wildcats Welcome to Episode 193 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by Christian Hikes the Whites, Christian is an avid White Mountain Hiker having completed a single season winter 48, the NE 67, the seasonal 48s, casually gridding and generally getting out and hiking in all seasons. Plus Wally the lost dog, tips for luring your dog back to you if it gets spooked, revisiting the AT reroute away from Gorham, AMC Awards...
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Episode 192 - Andy from the Cog Cohosts, A Stomp update, Winter Hiking on Mount Katahdin
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Welcome to episode 192 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week I’m joined by cohost Andy Vilaine, who when he is not co-hosting here or out hiking is the TrainMaster at the Cog Railway. Andy will be giving us a detailed trip report of his recent solo winter hike to Mount Katahdin - we will break down everything you need to know about hiking in Baxter State park. Plus an update on Stomp, when will Ice Out on Lake Winnipesaukee be declared?, a hiking based film is coming to Lincoln this summer and they are putting a call out for...
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Episode 191 - White Mountains History - Bemis Crew and Miriam Underhill, Bonds & Guyot Overnight Trip
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Welcome to Episode 191 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast, Stomp is on an international espionage assignment so I’m joined by Nick Sidla of the PUDS Podcast and Lynn Swezer of the Hiking Buddies. This week we have a history segment - The Bemis Crew and the Story of Miriam Underhill and the creation of the 4000 Footer club. Plus a rescue on the presidential range, some updates on projects in the White Mountains, the second half of a hiker diary from 1971 covering the NH Appalachian Trail section. Plus recent hikes in the Belknaps...
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Episode 190 - Welcome to IBTAT, Belknap Range Hike, Ossipee Range Hike, Rescue on the Twinway
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Welcome to the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week Mark Lindenberg, (Knobbie Hikes) sits in for Stomp as our cohost. Later in the episode we are a joined by guest of the week thru hiker and photographer, IBTAT who is setting off on the start of his 2nd round of Triple Crown thru hikes starting with the PCT, plus - parking enforcement in the White Mountains, a look back to 1971 through the eyes of a thru hiker making their way through the NH section of the Appalachian Trail, Black Mountain Ski area has a successful ski season with new...
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Episode 2 - So You Wanna Hike - Welch Dickey
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This week, a new episode of So You Wanna... This time Stomp's "stomping" ground - Welch Dickey! A Gem of a hike near Waterville Valley. Stomp breaks down all the details! Will be back next week for Episode 190. Show Notes How to get there: Nearest Towns: Campton, WV, Plymouth, Lincoln/ Woodstock Historical Notes: Thornton was incorporated on July 6, 1763, and named for Doctor , a signer of the . Historical Markers Nearby: None listed Good Eats Nearby: - - Good Brews Nearby: ; Fugaki Overnight Accommodations: AirBNB range from $150 to $500. Plenty of options...
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Episode 189 - Middle Sugarloaf Bushwhack, Entering New Hampshire advice for AT Thru Hikers
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Welcome to Episode 189 of the Sounds like a Search and Rescue Podcast - this week, Stomp and Daveshits bushwhack middle sugarloaf - the plan, find the hardest route on the easiest mountain. The execution was flawless so we recorded a short segment post hike to talk about bushwhacking, route finding, and strategy for going off trail. Plus, the Thru hikers are making their way north, we will go over a guide for thru hikers so they can be prepared for their visit to New Hampshire. All this plus recent search and rescue, a guide to Via Ferratas, dad...
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Episode 1 - So You Wanna - Mount Monadnock
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This week - a preview of a new SLASR series "So You Wanna". Patrick Hummel, who previously worked as the Manager of Mount Monadnock State Park joins us to talk about the trails, history and general information about one of the regions most popular mountains. Show Links - One of NH’s best breweries! Outlooks: Unique Spots: Bogs: - And “South Pond” - Cool vernal pools along upper Pumpelly Trail. Water Crossings/ Springs: Out & Back: is Old Halfway House to White Arrow. Traverse: Lollipop:
info_outlineWelcome to episode 185 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week our friends from 48 Peaks - the Alzheimer’s Association join us as we join the fight against Alzhiemers by encouraging everyone to participate in the 2025 The Longest Day - 48 Peaks hiking and fundraising event. Cindy is a multi time guest on SLASR and Paul is a personal hiking buddy of mine so we will get some updates from Cindy on her adventures and Paul will probably spill the beans on hiking with me over the last year or so plus he will share his personal story of how alzheimers has impacted his family and his journey to raise funds through 48 Peaks. All this plus huge snowfalls coming to NH, some reminders about staying prepared for adverse weather conditions, a rescue on Franconia Ridge, more place name changes in the news, and the story of a man who was adopted by a herd of goats.
This weeks Higher Summit Forecast
About this week's Guests - Alzheimer’s Association
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Learn more and find resources for you and your family at alz.org
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Our 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900
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To learn more about 48 Peaks and to join us, head to alz.org/48peaks
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Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/48Peaks
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/48peaksalz/
Topics
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Stomp is missing, Cindy in going to be the cohost
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Location sharing apps and the relationship drama
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Snowsafe Summit - come see Mike
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Big Snow Storm coming in this weekend
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Trailhead preparedness for your car
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Rescue on Franconia Ridge
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Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl - Taylor Swift and Halftime Show
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Earthquake, Hawaii, Man becomes goat
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Name Change Drama -Denali and Gulf of Mexico/America
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Gear Review
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Paul correctly answers the dad joke of the week
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Beer Talk, Recent Hikes
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Guests of the Week - Welcome Cindy and Paul - 48 Peaks - The Longest Day fundraisers
Show Notes
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8.0 earthquake off the Carribean triggers tsunami warning for US
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The Alaska Legislature passes a resolution asking for Denali to be retained.
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Tiny new gadget to consider before heading out on camping and hiking trips
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Guy gets arrested at the Airport in India over his Garmin InReach 2
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