Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast
The Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast - where we discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
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Episode 148 - Tatra Mountains of Slovakia and Poland, Moosilauke and Welch Dickey, White Mountain Trail Collective Fraud case
04/19/2024
Episode 148 - Tatra Mountains of Slovakia and Poland, Moosilauke and Welch Dickey, White Mountain Trail Collective Fraud case
This week we highlight a recent trip to the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia - we love the White Mountains and New Hampshire but occasionally we highlight other areas. We’ll break down the travel, the logistics and the culture around this beautiful part of the world. Plus recent hikes on Moosilauke and Welch Dickey, tick season reminders, more eclipse news, the head of a non profit trail association accused of fraud, and some highlights of NH’s historical markers. Topics Thanks to Dave and Eric for sitting in last week Tick season - Ant odors and Zombie Deer Disease Volunteer Opportunities Happy birthday Xylo and cat rescues and climbers Eclipse Wrap Up 21 Types of hikers Hiking Exoskeletons AMC Awards Ceremony - SLASR will be there White Mountain Trail Collective caught up in a fraud scandal Guy runs the length of Africa and survives Zealand Road Update Recent Hikes - Moosilauke and Welch Dickey - accidental bushwhack Segment of the Week - Poland and Slovakia Historical Markers Show Notes Krakow and Slovakia Historical Markers Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 147 - Eric Todd Sweet - Dave Sh*ts in the Woods - 48 Peaks Alzheimer's
04/12/2024
Episode 147 - Eric Todd Sweet - Dave Sh*ts in the Woods - 48 Peaks Alzheimer's
Episode 147 of the Sounds like a Search & Rescue Podcast This week, while Mike is galavanting about in Europe, Stomp is joined by Eric Todd Sweet and Dave Shits in the Woods, live and in the flesh at the Woodpeckers Studio to discuss the apoc-eclipse, modern art, granny afghans, geocaching, some new gear ideas, recent hikes and people falling off cliffs out west. Later in the show we’ll be joined by Cindy Hession and Alana Barrett from the Alzheimer’s Association; They’ll tell us all about the great fundraising event, ‘48 Peaks ALzheimer’s.’ Show Notes: 00:00:00 - 04:58:08 - 06:13:09 - Show opener 07-16-084 - Eclipse talk 15:08:113 - Dave Shits is a Sweezer 16:10:139 - 17:18:645 - 18:49:087 - 21:49:606 - Geocaching chat No wilderness or alpine zones. How does Leave No Trace fit with Geocaching, if at all? 25:00:441 - History Segment - East Pond Mill - - Camp 24 - Livermore Town 29:02:774 - 30:39:593 - Dad Joke - Eclipse Edition 32:07:630 - Pop Culture Talk - - The Joker Part II - Curb Your Enthusiasm - GOT - Dark 35:46:299 - SLASR’s GEAR REVIEW - Eddie Bauer - - Look great for backpackers / through-hikers 39:01:782 - 41:39:468 - 42:36:801 - 43:07:828 - Recent Hikes - - - Dave’s - - 54:28:466 - SLASR’s GUEST(s) OF THE WEEK - Eric Todd Sweet ADK’s - snowshoes required - mud season 150 Mt. Washington summits - Jenny Craig of Mountaineering - - 1:08:34:860 - Dave Shits in the Woods - Squatters ruining passage for hikers on private land. Infinite Storm spruce trap 1:14:18:037 - SLASR’s NOTABLE HIKE OF THE WEEK - Who will it be?????? 1:23:43:570 - SLAR’s HIKING TOPIC OF THE WEEK - 48 Peaks ALzheimer’s with Cindy Hession and Alana Barrett. Learn more and find resources for you and your family at Our 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900 To learn more about 48 Peaks and to join us, head to Facebook page: Instagram: First responder training: 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia: 2:01:34:963 - Search & Rescue News One comment is worth the article. 2:08:23:102 - Grammie afghan 2:10:33:000 - Classic TV show talk 2:13:56:000 - Outro
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Episode 146 - Welcome Jack Kingsley from The Caretaker, Eclipse Chasers, an Old Timer shares some stories
04/05/2024
Episode 146 - Welcome Jack Kingsley from The Caretaker, Eclipse Chasers, an Old Timer shares some stories
This week, we are joined by Jack Kingsley, Jack is the subject of the short film. which was released recently via the production company . We were joined by Josh Bogardus in episode 143 who discussed the behind the scenes process of making them film. We are now joined by the man who was the main subject of the film. Jack will share some of his experiences as the caretaker of the Harvard Cabin, we will dive into his hiking and climbing background and learn about his more recent pursuits including his work as a firefighter where he is currently stationed in Australia. All his plus a review of a recent hike on Mount Chocorua, and Eclipse planning - we will break down our safety tips and suggested hikes - hint, stay south… and we will also tell the story of an older gentleman I met this week and a rabbit hole about a tragic fatal last hike in maine from the 90s This week's Guest Topics The power went out and the show was delayed - sorry from the management Coming up with a name for Eclipse visitors Call for volunteers to help with an adaptive hiker Norovirus on the Appalachian Trail Hikers are outraged over modern art display in a state park Giants located in Nevada Big Wind Day on Mount Washington Eclipse Segment - General Info, Safety Reminders, Recommended hikes Stomp spots a helicopter Recent Hikes Mike meets a hiking veteran - Ron Marquis Jeffrey Rubin and Fort Mountain in Baxter State Park - Maine Guest of the week - Jack Kingsley Recent Search and Rescue News Show Notes Adaptive Hiker contact - Nate Hanson at Eclipse Info Eclipse Hiking Suggestions , , The Bulge Rogers Ledge Old Speck Madison/Adams Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 145 - Vaucluse Gear, Summer Hiking Gear, Place Names, Evans Notch
03/29/2024
Episode 145 - Vaucluse Gear, Summer Hiking Gear, Place Names, Evans Notch
This week, we welcome back our friend Brice from Vaucluse gear to give us some updates on all things Vaucluse - we will talk about the Ultralight Backpack Ventilation Frame, some updates to the product as well as some new plans. Keeping the summer is coming theme in mind, we also have a breakdown of some of the gear you are going to need to swap out as the warmer weather arrives, we will also break down the top recommended hikes this summer in Evans Notch, we’ve often talked about Evans Notch so its time to remind everyone once again of one of the best but also most overlooked areas in the white mountains. Also, an update on the reconciliation in place names committee, some fun facts about toilet paper use in the white mountains, animals news, subscription prices for alltrails, and some recent search and rescue news. This week's Guest Topics Stomp gets fact checked Hiking Drama - Hiking overalls Toilet Paper use in the Pemi District All Trails Subscription price Animal News Satellite Technology Update on the Reconciliation in Place Names Committee Solar Eclipse planning and Earthquakes in NH Avalanche On Mt. Washington Summer Hiking Tips Evans Notch Recommended hikes Notable Hikes Welcome Brice from Vaucluse Recent Search and Rescue News Show Notes connected to ? Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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A Wintry Mix - stompmachine
03/24/2024
A Wintry Mix - stompmachine
A house and progressive set featuring some of the latest EDM music. Enjoy... ~ Stomp
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Episode 144 - Winter 4000 Footer Wrap Up, Lodge 2 Dodge, White Mountains History
03/22/2024
Episode 144 - Winter 4000 Footer Wrap Up, Lodge 2 Dodge, White Mountains History
This week, we discuss the journey of completing the winter 4000 list. We have a White mountain history story about the loss of life during a 1928 Dartmouth outing club hike, Stomp has a new studio set up, the revival of a once desolate region of Utah and Arizona, Lodge 2 Dodge news, notable hikes, and recent search and rescue news. Topics Stomp’s new studio Updated Hiking Buddies clips + The wives are traveling Ice has cleared in Lake Winnipesaukee Pierce Brosnan Pleads guilty to misdemeanor at Yellowstone Upcoming Events - AMC Dinner and 48 Peaks @Reklis FLDS Cult, The emergence of their former compound as a hikers paradise Eclipse Planning for April 8th Stomp’s Lodge 2 Dodge National Park Service sued over refusal to accept paper cash for payment Listener Questions - Airflare App and Glove recommendations Dad Talk, Pop Culture Talk, Stickers, Coffee Beer Talk, Recent Hikes - Mount Hale Notable hikes White Mountain History - The Death of Judson Young Winter 4000 Footer Recap - stats, tough hikes, easy hikes, gear evolution Recent Search and Rescue News Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 143 - Josh Bogardus - “The Caretaker”, plus recent Hike on Mt. Was
03/08/2024
Episode 143 - Josh Bogardus - “The Caretaker”, plus recent Hike on Mt. Was
This week we are joined by Josh Bogardus from , the Warden brand was started with the goal of becoming one of the go-to production partners for outdoor filmmaking in New England and beyond. Josh is here to talk about . The Caretaker is a short film focused on the Harvard Cabin which sits in Huntington Ravine on Mount Washington. The film follows the story of Jack Kingsley, the Harvard Cabin Caretaker who spends his days observing and documenting the snowfall, weather patterns, and wildlife in the area as well as helping to manage guests staying at the cabin. Josh will share the background on the production of the film and provide some details on what goes into filming in and around the White Mountains. All this plus a recent hike via the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail and down the Cog, fire in Thorton, NH, The Kearsarge Fire Tower, the snow is melting everywhere, Mount Everest News, Notable hikes and recent rescues on Monadnock and Mt. Major. About this week’s guest Topics 143 means love Eclipse is coming Thornton Fire AMC Awards Night Kearsarge North Ticks Mt. Everest CA Weather Garmin SOS Data Yosemite Iditarod Calamities Snowmobiler sues over Blackhawk incident Recent hikes on Scaur and Mt. Washington Notable Listener Hikes Guest of the week - Welcome Josh Bogardus from Warden (56 Minutes) Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes - Pemisar member ( Mad River Coffee kitchen manager) (Waterville Employees) Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 142 - Welcome Sir Maps a Lot - Erik Hamilton
03/01/2024
Episode 142 - Welcome Sir Maps a Lot - Erik Hamilton
This week we are joined by Erik Hamilton. Erik is the author of the recently released new book - The Other 52 - A Hiker’s Guide to the lower 52 Peaks of the New Hampshire 100 Highest. Erik is also a longtime blogger along with his wife Alanna and you can check out details of many of their adventures on their website - . WE hope you’ll enjoy hearing from someone who knows where all the less traveled corners of the White Mountains are and will share some stories and advice about places listeners might not always think of to check out but are worth knowing about. Along with our guest we have a review of the Vt. 4000 footers, missing hiker cases and drama in the snowmobile community. About this week’s guest Topics Sick host, driving into Boston Congrats to the Mount Washington Road Race Lottery Winners Mount Washington is getting hammered by crazy winds and cold weather Rich Gambale completes a double presi traverse grid. Hiking Buddies / SLASR SAR Metrics Presentation People going off trail Listener Shout outs Vermont 4000 Footers Beer Talk and Erik’s Chaga Tea Recent Hike on Cannon Mountain Snowmobile crashes and drama Guest of the Week - Erik Hamilton Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 141 - Rescue on Mt. Washington and recap of a Zealand - Bonds Traverse
02/23/2024
Episode 141 - Rescue on Mt. Washington and recap of a Zealand - Bonds Traverse
This week, a recent rescue on Mount Washington involving the Cog Railway and a team of rescuers who had to face challenging weather to cut across the West Side Trail to save a solo hiker, plus Scarlett, Littlefoot finishes her Winter 4000 footer list, Snowmobile Crashes, a tough Zealand Bonds traverse hiking recap and some search and rescue news from Mount Avalon and Welch Dickey. Topics Technical difficulties - Our guest will be here next week Listener in Antarctica Mount Washington Rescue from the weekend Eyewitness account of the event (21:00) Congrats to LittleFoot - Winter 4k finish Boston Outdoor Expo Frostbite medication could be a game changer Misc - Human remains in the Berkshires, Selfie in a zoo lion den, Cougar attacks Recent Hike - Zealand Hut, Zealand - Bonds Traverse Recent Search and Rescue News Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 140 - Valentines Day, Planning for an AMC Hut Stay, Hiking the Southern Presidentials
02/16/2024
Episode 140 - Valentines Day, Planning for an AMC Hut Stay, Hiking the Southern Presidentials
This week, planning for a winter stay in an AMC Hut, snowmobile accidents, Mount Everest news, missing hikers, serial killers, a new movie about the legendary story of Donn Fendler who went missing on Mount Katahdin in the summer of 1939, we cover a recent hike on Mount Pierce and Mount Jackson, Snowmobile season may be over in NH, Notable hikes and recent search and rescue news. Topics Cold Weather, Good hikes for brutally cold weather Show Intro Snowmobile crashes, Wolves in California Valentines Day and Taylor Swift wins the super bowl Mount Everest - packing out the poop Old people giving advice Missing Hiker located deceased in Joshua Tree Serial Killers Car crashes into Pizza shop Donn Fendler Movie Pop Culture - Pop Tarts, Super Bowl tickets, True Detective, Quiet Place Hiking Mount Pierce and Mount Jackson Stomp’s snowmobile update Notable Hikes Planning for an AMC Hut stay in Winter Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes - includes video of avalanche Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 139 - Welcome Patrick Hummel from Mt. Washington State Park
02/09/2024
Episode 139 - Welcome Patrick Hummel from Mt. Washington State Park
This week we are joined by . Patrick is the park manager of Mount Washington State Park. Patrick oversees and manages the operations of the 60 acres of summit on Mount Washington. Patrick has previously worked as the Supervisor of the NH State Parks volunteer program and he also worked as park manager at Monadnock state park. He has a lot of experience and knowledge of the operations, maintenance and logistics of maintaining the summit infrastructure as well as working to coordinate across the various stakeholders that work together to manage all the visits that happen on Mount Washington. In addition to Patrick, we break down the best gift shops in New Hampshire, Puxatawny Phil has spoken and he declares an early spring is on the way, and a recent hike on Mount Pierce. About Our Guest Topics Patrick’s take on the Hiker/Visitor dynamic around the Summit Sign on Mount Washington (6:45) Maintenance of the Mount Washington Summit Sign Lunar New Year & The story of why the Cat is not on the list More Barbie Discussion Best Gift Shops in and around the White Mountains Waterville Valley - Winter Social Puxatawny Phil Location of lost hiker drop Recent Hikes - Mount Pierce Welcome Patrick from the Mt. Washington State Park (48:30) Mount Monadnock and Early Career Patrick’s advice on trails on Monadnock and SAR Activity on Monadnock (1:02:30) Operations around Mt. Washington and coordination of stakeholders on the summit (1:22:15) Post Office operations on Mt. Washington and current status of the Tip Top House (1:30:00) The secret behind the amazing hot dogs and soda - food service (1:39:35) Search and Rescue on Mount Washington (1:45:35) Patrick’s experience in insane summit weather (2:18:30) Show Notes Best Gift Shops , , , (Hooksett Rest Stop) , , - Bridgton, ME Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 138 - Welcome Andy from the Mount Washington Cog Railway
02/02/2024
Episode 138 - Welcome Andy from the Mount Washington Cog Railway
This week we are joined by Andy Vilaine the Train Master for the Mount Washington Cog Railway. The Railway has been open to the Mount Washington Summit since 1869 and has been a right of passage for generations of visitors to the Mount Washington Valley. Andy will join us to talk about the History of the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the various events and activities available at the cog and he will share details about the trains, day to day operations, maintenance of the track and many other details.. All this plus Stomp is shopping for a new backpack, Recent hikes on Mount Madison and Adams, Stomps snowmobile adventures, a refresher on safety protocols and communication/safety devices while hiking, About Our Guest Topics Winter Sled Guy Waterman Winter Bushwhacks Shrouded Memories Stomp’s new backpack Social Media Drama - Barbie and the Grand Canyon Skier stuck on a gondola Pop culture - movie recommendation, Hogwarts Legacy Beer Talk, Recent Hikes, Notable Hikes Welcome Andy from the Mount Washington Cog Railway Hiker Communication - advice and technology discussion Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 137 - Welcome Sherpa Ant, Discussion of hiker fatality on Mount Guyot, Mount Washington name change
01/26/2024
Episode 137 - Welcome Sherpa Ant, Discussion of hiker fatality on Mount Guyot, Mount Washington name change
This week we are joined by KERRY UHLENDORF who is the owner of Sherpa Ant, an online retailer that offers a variety of creative Northeast mountain-inspired illustration, cards, apparel & gifts. Sherpa Ants mission is to HELP OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS PURSUE AND SHARE THEIR PASSIONS WHILE GIVING BACK TO THE community. In addition to her work Kerry is also a prolific hiker, having grown up in and around the northeast so we will talk about some of her favorite areas in the White Mountains. She has also completed the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail so we will ask her to give us her insights about what is going through this year's class of thru hikers head as they prepare to head out on the long trails. Also this episode we will discuss the recent hiker fatality along the Pemi Loop route, an attempt to change the name of Mount Washington has been denied, plus search and rescue news with 3 hikers in trouble on Mount Monadnock and 20 skiers getting lost out of bounds in Killington, Vermont. About Our Guest Use SLASR24 Discount Code for 20% Topics AMC Huts Gear Talk - Electric Hand Warmers and The Scootie Bootie Hiker Fatality on Mount Guyor (starts at 14:35) Mount Washington Name Change to Agiocochook Denied by Board of Geographic Names (start at 32:15) Guy runs a marathon while smoking cigarettes the entire race Dad Joke, Beer Talk, Recent Hikes and Notable Listener Hikes Guest of the Week - Kerry from Sherpa Ant joins us (starts at 1:02:40) Search and Rescue News Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 136 - Listener Spotlight - Dave & Liz, The New Hampshire 4000 Footer List
01/19/2024
Episode 136 - Listener Spotlight - Dave & Liz, The New Hampshire 4000 Footer List
This week we have a listener spotlight with our friends Liz and Dave (of Daveshits in the woods fame) joining us to talk about their hiking and outdoor adventure pursuits. They are both well experienced hikers in the New England area so we will talk to them about their background, we will expose the secret illuminati 500 Highest hiking group to the audience and learn about their gear preference, favorite hikes and plenty of other topics. All this plus the Garden of Eden has been discovered in the Catskills, Hot Tub parties are going to be harder to come by soon, snow shovel road rage, another story of a Vagrant homeless guy who turns out to be rich, a refresher on the rules of the 4000 footer list, gear reviews, pop culture, hikes on Owls head, Hiking and sledding Cannon. Topics Welcome Dave and Liz, Scheduling issues Condolences on recent Hiker Fatality Carnegie Hero Medal Old Forest near Catskills Becoming an Outdoor Woman event coming up Hot Tub closure and Legionnaires disease Shoveling Rage incident leads to three deaths Fun things to do, Haverhill, MA man dies and leaves $70,000 in his backpack Topic of the week - Rules of the 4000 Footer List (33:00 minute mark) Starlink mini dish Dad Joke and Pop Culture Talk Recent Hikes - Owls Head and Cannon (1:05 minute mark) Notable Listener Hikes Guests of the Week - Liz and Dave (1:18 minute mark) Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 135 - Tobey and Meghan from the Mt. Washington Auto Road
01/12/2024
Episode 135 - Tobey and Meghan from the Mt. Washington Auto Road
This week we are back from vacation and joined by our friends at the Mt. Washington Auto Road, Tobey Reichart the Auto Road General Manager and Meghan Moody Scwartz, the Auto Road Marketing and Events Director were kind enough to sit down with us this week to talk about all things Mt. Washington Auto Road. Enjoy the discussion about America’s Oldest Man Made Attraction where we will cover the history of the Auto Road, the operations behind maintaining the road, all the various events and activities available and we will learn about Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center and the Glen House Hotel. All this plus vacation recap, Stomp has been on a hiking kick with trips out to the Osceola, Tripyramids and Tecumseh over the break and some recent search and rescue news About Our Guests Topics Happy New Year, Vacation recap and 1st Day Hikes Apple Watch for hiking Shout outs to @trailsignlove on IG, A Dad Joke and plug for New England Healing Sports Association Mt. Washington Road Race Registration is opening soon Listener Letter - injury on trail Hiking Drama - when to drop your backpack / slackpack Pop Culture - Cameo? Walter and Gus Coffee Donations, Notable Hikes, Beer Talk and Stomp hikes Osceolas, Tripyramid and Tecumseh over the holidays Guests of the Week - Tobey and Meghan from the Mt. Washington Auto Road (57:00 Min) Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes . Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 134 - Fran and Jessica on Franconia Ridge, Flooding across the White Mountains
12/22/2023
Episode 134 - Fran and Jessica on Franconia Ridge, Flooding across the White Mountains
This week, we bring you a fun story of two hikers - Jessica and Fran who experienced trouble on Franconia Ridge - this one is from the perspective that we don’t often think about when talk about hiking - the once a year hiker going out for a fun day of nature mostly unaware of how best to prepare for a challenging day in the mountains. This story turns out okay but it is a lesson in how small decisions can build up and create the potential for big problems. Plus we have an angry mother nature - road closures, washouts, raging rivers, and major flooding across New Hampshire and Maine - the great flood of 2023 this week has wreaked havoc in the Whites and beyond. All this and a Volcano eruption in Iceland, Wolves in Colorado, Lord of the Rings, A recent hike retraces the steps of Darby Field in the Montalban Range and recent search and rescue news Topics Woodstock Studio Flooding Dad Jokes - Housekeeping Updates Winter Solstice has arrived Great Flood of 2023 Iceland Talk and Hiker Rescue New Year's Resolutions Pop Culture - Lord of the Rings, Maestro, The Creator Barbie Movie Recent Hikes - Stanton, Langdon, Mount Parker Notable Hikes Segment of the Week - Fran and Jess on Franconia Ridge Search and Rescue News Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 133 - Welcome Mike Cherim from Redline Guiding
12/15/2023
Episode 133 - Welcome Mike Cherim from Redline Guiding
This week we are joined by Mike Cherim of . Mike has been a fixture within the White Mountains hiking community for many years and we are honored to have him join us to share stories of hiking in the Whites, his guide service and we will get his perspective on safety and preparedness on the trail. Mike’s world centers around adventures. education and he can even hook you up with a cool wedding if you are interested. Get ready for some good stories and helpful information with Mike. All this plus we cover a recent hike in the Belknaps and finally get to some recent search and rescue news. Note - we had some audio files in the last 30 minutes of the episode. Apologies for some background noise. About Our Guest Topics Winter Solstice Winter Hiking Gift Ideas Snowmobiling Pop Culture - Squid Games, Cher’s Christmas Album, Cameo Recent Hikes - Mount Klem on the Belknaps Welcome Mike Cherim from Redline Guiding Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 132 - Danielle & Rebecca White Mountains Redline/Trace completion
12/08/2023
Episode 132 - Danielle & Rebecca White Mountains Redline/Trace completion
This week we are joined by the dynamic duo of Rebecca and Danielle to talk about their recent completion of the White Mountain Redline / Trace. This challenge entails hiking every trail in the white mountain guide and is a feat that very few people complete. They have both been working on their redlines independently for a number of years and have now completed their goals. We are going to ask them to reflect on their accomplishments and go through planning, logistics, struggles, and the triumph of completing what many consider to be the most challenging goal in the White Mountains. In addition we will talk about an incoming storm to hit later next weekend, a lost dog story, what happens when your parachute does not open, more gear reviews, House of Dragons, in our beer drinking segment a deep dive on Artificial Intelligence helping to make IPAs, notable hikes all over the whites, About Our Guests Topics Snow coming in - disputed forecast Hikers get caught in a volcano explosion in Indonesia Lost Dog gets rescued & Walt and Gus the Bernese Mountain Dog Celebrities National Park update - Housing Migrants Lady survives a parachute fall from 14,000 feet Gear Review - Inline boot cover Snow Coverage Map Cambridge implements native american language signage Pop Culture Talk Beer Talk Recent Hikes - Danielle on Monroe via Ammo Notable Hikes Guests of the Week - Welcome Danielle and Rebecca Show Notes Walter and Gus Links - - - . Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 131 - Ken Lindbloom K9 Operational Medicine - TexSAR, Ranking AMC Huts, Belknaps, Kinsmans, Desolation
12/01/2023
Episode 131 - Ken Lindbloom K9 Operational Medicine - TexSAR, Ranking AMC Huts, Belknaps, Kinsmans, Desolation
Welcome to Episode 131 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by Ken Lindbloom from . Ken is a volunteer with TexSAR and has a background in emergency and disaster management, His particular area of interest is medical care for working K9 dogs. Ken has done two separate research projects on K9 operational medicine and is joining us tonight to explain the who, what, why, and how of developing a formal prehospital medical program for SAR K9s. To put this simply - when rescue dogs need medical help - how do SAR teams get enough medical training to make sure the dogs are treated until they can get to a medical facility. In addition to the K9 segment we will be ranking the AMC Huts, recapping our recent live episode at Reklis, we have follow ups on eye protection, a story about spite houses, a story about a very loyal jack russell terrier, recent hikes on the Belknaps, Kinsmans, a bushwhack on Mt. Deception, Winter hiking plans, About Ken Topics Murder indictment - Body buried in Twin Mountain, NH Ranking the AMC Huts Stomp - Carter Notch, Lonesome, Cloud, Greenleaf, Madison Spring, Galehead, Zealand, Mizpah Mike - Cloud, Zealand, Madison, Greenleaf, Galehead, Mizpah, Lonesome, Carter Notch Mount Washington Road Race Selfies and Grizzly Bears The Pink House - Spite House of Newburyport Dog stays with deceased owner in wilderness for 70+ days Reklis Recap Gear Review - Sasquatch Call and Krapp Strap Pop Culture - Alpine Meadows Avalanche Documentary on Netflix Follow up on Eye Protection Recent Hikes -Stomp on the Belknaps and Mt. Desolation Recent Hikes - Mike on the Kinsmans Welcome Ken - K9 Operational Medicine Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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stompmachine - Full Conditions DJ set
11/24/2023
stompmachine - Full Conditions DJ set
This is the warm-up set of house/ progressive music by Stomp for the Rek'lis Full Conditions Kick-off event on November 11th, 2023.
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Episode 130 - Live Show at Reklis Brewing, Celebrate release of Full Conditions - Ty Gagne, Wayne Saunders, Ken Bosse
11/17/2023
Episode 130 - Live Show at Reklis Brewing, Celebrate release of Full Conditions - Ty Gagne, Wayne Saunders, Ken Bosse
Live from Reklis Brewing Company, welcome to episode 130 of the sounds like a search a rescue podcast. The audience is fresh off the Rescue Me 5k and the Full conditions group hike so the smell of hiking and running funkiness is mixing with fresh beer, we need to bottle this up and sell is as SLASR cologne - we are here today to support new hampshire search and rescue teams with the release of Full Conditions IPA. Get ready for a full slate of guests here to talk about hiking, and search & rescue including Ty Gagne, Reklis Steve, Ken Bosse, Wayne Saunders from the Wardens Watch podcast, Floki the cat, and Cindy from the Alzheimers association. About Our Guests Topics Live from Reklis Wild Animal news - Feral Hogs Welcome Ken Bosse Beer Talk - Full Conditions with Reklis Steve and Ty Gagne Recent Hikea Welcome Mel and “Floki” Welcome Cindy from the Alzheimers Association Welcome Darryl from EMS Guests of the Week - Wayne Saunders from Wardens Watch with Ty Gagne Audience Q&A Show Notes Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 129 - Welcome back Stash from Inside the Line Podcast, Mt. Greylock trip review, East Pond Loop
11/10/2023
Episode 129 - Welcome back Stash from Inside the Line Podcast, Mt. Greylock trip review, East Pond Loop
Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we turn west to the Berkshires and the Catskills. Welcome back to our friend Stash from Inside the Line Podcast. Stash is the guy for all things hiking related to the Catskills. He is approaching his 100th episode so we wanted to have him come back in to catch up, he has some updates to share including an ill fated Pemi Loop, we’ll talk about trail maintenance and volunteering and Stash will compare some aspects of the Whites to the Catskills. Continuing our focus of pointing west, I’ll have a hiking recap of a recent trip to Mount Greylock which will include some history and tips for planning a trip out to the berkshires. All this plus Stomp hikes the Watcher and Eaglet, What is in Mrs. Stomps backpack? We snoop in her pack while she is out of town, snow predictions for this winter, when Elk attack, are survival hiking sticks the next big thing and Mr. Beast tries to do a good thing and it goes terribly wrong. About Stash Topics Welcome Stash Rescue Me 5k and Reklis Event Happy Birthday Stomp Woman Killed while feeding an Elk El Nino weather McAfee Knob view is preserved Listener Judy helps out with correct pronunciation of Noah Kahan Gear Review - Survival Hiking Stick and Shoulder pockets for winter Pop Culture Talk Recent Hikes - Mount Greylock, Watcher/Eaglet Mount Greylock History Notable Hikes Segment of the Week - Welcome back Stash Stomp reviews East Pond Loop What's in Mrs. Stomps backpack? Show Notes - Nov. 11th in Lincoln Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 128 - Hiking Welch Dickey, Stick Season and Preparing for Total Solar Eclipse
11/03/2023
Episode 128 - Hiking Welch Dickey, Stick Season and Preparing for Total Solar Eclipse
Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we are guest-less so we plan to do a deep dive on a recent hike to Welch Dickey and we will catch up on some notable hikes. Stomp will be very excited tonight because we can cover one of his favorite areas. All this plus halloween recap, stick season refresher and planning for next year's solar eclipse. Topics Welcome Kristina Halloween Recap Fancy Party DayLight Savings + Stomp safety tips Reklis line up, Rescue Me 5K, Tick Jokes Stomp explains Stick Season and Noah Kahan - super bowl for bushwhackers 32 Feet Up + ChatGTP is amazing Solar Eclipse coming in April SLASR approaching 4th calendar year of existence Segment of the Week - Welch Dickey Hike Notable Hikes Search and Rescue News Show Notes - Nov. 11th in Lincoln Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 127 - Never Trust a Fart with author Kristina Folcik, Huntington Ravine Rescue, Halloween
10/27/2023
Episode 127 - Never Trust a Fart with author Kristina Folcik, Huntington Ravine Rescue, Halloween
Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week, our friend Kristina Folcik of is back to give us a preview of her new book, Never Trust a Fart - if you are a runner you’ll know already but Kristina will talk about the background of writing the book and we will share how you can check it out. Also this week, Halloween is here, will revisit some spooky white mountains topics, review hiking news and review some recent search and rescue news including a discussion about an extremely difficult sounding nighttime rescue off Huntington Ravine. About Kristina Topics Welcome Kristina Moose on the loose in Ludlow, MA Feedback from last weeks episode Kristina’s Photoshoot on the Eaglet Hiking Buddies / Redline Guiding Certification Classes available this weekend Eastern Snow and Avalanche Workshop Mel and Floki made the latest edition of the White Mountain Guide Reklis Event and Rescue Me 5K Misc. Hiking News stories Pop Culture Talk Guest of the week - Kristina talks about her new book and other topics Halloween Talk Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes - Nov. 11th in Lincoln . Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 126 - Rusty Talbot Joins Us To Talk White Mountains Rock Climbing
10/20/2023
Episode 126 - Rusty Talbot Joins Us To Talk White Mountains Rock Climbing
Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This episode marks our first big deep dive into New hampshire's rock climbing scene, with one of the area's most respected climbers, Rusty Talbot. Rusty is a prolific outdoor recreationalist, cyclist, guide, SAR & adaptive sports volunteer and owner of the popular in Littleton, NH. Rusty has been kind enough to join us, fresh off the Rumney Rocks, for a root and branch look at the exhilarating and challenging world of rock climbing. Plus - Dog Rescue on Wildcat, Smelly backpacks, SAR insurance, a new Gen Z fad called Silent walking (should we tell them Stomp?), Mike and Knobbie are miserable failures on Mount Adams, Window Cling Order Form About Ruaty Talbot Topics Welcome Rusty, Stomp mistaken for a priest, Smoots at MIT, Running in the dark Body discovery on Mt. Baldy Dog Rescue on Wildcat - New SAR Group, NH Paw Rescue Washing your backpack Black Mountain is going to open this season Hiking Insurance AT Thru Hiker Season Wrap up - New FKT, 32 Feet Up, Nahampsha Hiker New Fad called Silent Walking sounds a lot like hiking Wardens of the North and Rusty and Stomp reminisce about their time on North Woods Law Beer Talk Recent hike s on Scaur, Franconia Ridge, Chemin Des Dames Notable Hikes of the Week Guest of the Week - Rusty talks Rock Climbing Show Notes - Nov. 11th in Lincoln Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 125 - Kim Varney Chandler from Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
10/13/2023
Episode 125 - Kim Varney Chandler from Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Episode 125 - Kim Varney Chandler from Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we are going to focus on some history. We are joined by Kim Varney Chandler, author of the book, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. In addition to her writing Kim maintains the and of the same name. She is also a researcher, amateur genealogist, photographer, bird watcher, and dog lover. She even has a dog named Pemi! Kim is here to share some stories about Covered Bridges, the history and people behind these iconic landmarks in New Hampshire and the larger Northeast region. All this plus - snow on Mount Washington, Avalanche tragedy in the Himalayas, Yeti sightings, Gear Reviews, and recent search and rescue news. Window Cling Order Form About Kim Varney Chandler Topics Friday the Thirteenth Snow on Mt. Washington Avalanche in the Himalayas Fish and Game reminders to be prepared! Bigfoot/Yeti sighting in Colorado Full Conditions and Rescue Me 5K update Vermont Woman killed on rail trail Gear talk Recent Hikes Notable Listeners Quest of the Week - Kim joins us to talk about Covered Bridges Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes - Nov. 11th in Lincoln
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Episode 124 - Listener spotlight with Ethan Banks, Stomp’s backpacking adventure, 2013 North Conway Abduction Case
10/06/2023
Episode 124 - Listener spotlight with Ethan Banks, Stomp’s backpacking adventure, 2013 North Conway Abduction Case
Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we are joined by our friend Ethan Banks. Ethan is a prolific trail runner and hiker in the Whites. He recently met up with Stomp and hit it off so we thought it made sense to have him sit in on an episode. Ethan is a route creator, runner, hiker, podcaster and all around interesting guy so he is going to share some of his experience with us and we are going to learn about the Squamathon and some of his other crazy pursuits in the Whites. In addition to Ethan we will give our predictions for winter snowfall totals, Stomp has discovered he cannot sleep well while backpacking so we are going to conduct a therapy session, Grizzly bear attack in canada, mail truck burns in NH - Mrs. Stomp is ok, The Abby Hernandez abduction in North Conway, Haunted Happening and things to do and recent search and rescues on Tuckerman and Monadnock. Window Cling Order Form About Ethan Banks Topics Sober October begins Weather predictions for a rainy, warm winter Stomp’s backpacking challenges and lack of sleep Knobbie Hike’s insane hiking plans Grizzly Bear attack in Canada Rescue Me 5K update Mail Truck on fire 32 Feet Up - update National Park locations used to house migrants in New York The abduction of Abby Hernadez - connection to Lousie Chaput? Reklis - Full Conditions Event Drunk guy in West Virginia arrested after calling in a fake bear attack Things to do this weekend in New Hampshire Gear Review - Ultralight Camp Chairs Recent Hikes - Stomp’s overnight adventure on Cannon Mountain Notable Hikes Segment of the Week - Welcome Ethan Bank Show Notes - Nov. 11th in Lincoln Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 123 - The Strange Case of Kevin Race, Some history, Hiking Drama on the AT and White Mountains Fall Foliage Planning
09/29/2023
Episode 123 - The Strange Case of Kevin Race, Some history, Hiking Drama on the AT and White Mountains Fall Foliage Planning
Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we enter fall and it is foliage season. Stomp is going to give everyone a refresh on his fall foliage tips for October as we enter what better be a spectacular leaf peeping season given how much rain we’ve received. We’ll have the trails, the drives and the secret spots to check out to avoid the crowds and find the views. All this plus a Xylo the cat update, a History segment, a mystery segment and a hiking drama segment - For history we learn about Benjamin Ball of Ball Crag fame on Mount Washington, for mystery we learn about the strange disappearance of Kevin Race on Mount Washington and for hiking drama we discuss the 32 Feet Up family who are currently hiking the AT. But wait there's more - Taylor Swift breaks the NFL, The Bachelor is letting elderly people compete, and recent search and rescue news. Note - this week's episode has some racy language and references self harm in one of the segments. Proceed with caution. Window Cling Order Form Topics Higher Summits Forecast Quad Injury Hiking Buddies - Tip of the week Portsmouth High School Gear Drive XYLO was neutered this week and is recovering History Segment - The story of Benjamin Lincoln Ball - Name origin of Ball Crag on Mt. Washington Stomp and Mike running in the Rescue Me 5k in Lincoln - SLASR Team XYLO got a cool photo print named in his honor - shout out to Mike Weinhold Photography Hiking Drama Segment - 32 Feet Up Family hiking the AT White Mountains Mystery - The Strange Case of Kevin Race Beer Talk / Recent Hikes / Notable Hikes Segment of the week - Fall Foliage in the White Mountains - Drives, Hikes and Safety Recent Search and Rescue News Show Notes - Nov. 11th in Lincoln Kevin Race Links Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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Episode 122 - Yosemite National Park and Ben from Hiking Buddies
09/22/2023
Episode 122 - Yosemite National Park and Ben from Hiking Buddies
Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we revisit a recent backpacking trip to Yosemite National Park. Thinking about planning a trip to Yosemite and need some ideas for an itinerary? We have you covered as this episode will review our travels throughout Yosemite including Camping outside of Glacier Point, Views of Mount Starr King, Illilouette Falls, The Panoramic Trail, Nevada Falls, Little Yosemite Campground, Half Dome, the Mist Trail, Curry Village and we even saw a Black bear munching grubs by the side of the road surrounded by tourists. All this plus Ben Pease from the Hiking Buddies joins us for an update on all things Hiking buddies, more car break ins, contingency plans in case one of the hosts dies and we need to hire a replacement, Geysers, fake drowning, hiking drama in the grand canyon, and search and rescues all come at the same time in the Whites this week - rescues on Avalon Trail, Jewel Trail, Mt Cube and Monadnock Window Cling Order Form Topics Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies - Tip of the week Half Dome Recap Mel and Floki - Car Break In SLASR Succession plans Random Outdoor News - Geysers, Moose, Bears, Reklis Event - November 11th Kayaker fakes drowning to avoid court Climber accident in Austria New Ultralight Gear company - Near Zero Vote for a SAR team to win an SUV Pop Culture News - Black Bird / Vuelta Espana Recent Hikes - Stomp on Mount Orange Segment of the week - Yosemite National Park Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes ? . Sponsors and Partners
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Episode 121 - Welcome Keith Gentili - Acadia National Park
09/15/2023
Episode 121 - Welcome Keith Gentili - Acadia National Park
Episode 121 - Welcome Keith Gentili - Acadia National Park Welcome to the ! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week, we welcome back our friend Keith Gentili. Keith is the author of White Mountains State - A Four Year Journey Hiking and Summiting New Hampshire’s 48 Highest Peaks. Keith has graciously agreed to come back so we can do a deeper dive into Acadia National Park. Planning a trip up to Bah Harrr-ba and Acadia for the fall? Keith will give us the rundown on the trails to hike, and all the sites to see. In addition to Acadia - we have a gear list review for a 4 night backpacking trip out west, More details emerge on South Baldface fatality, Reach the Beach has a new route through Na Hampsha, there is an active cave rescue in Turkey, and recent search and rescue news on Mount Cabot, Jewell Trail and Arethusa Falls. Keith Gentili’s Info Window Cling Order Form Topics Higher Summits Forecast Keith and Mike bring sports talk radio to the show, Stomp is not amused. Flags on the 48 Update on the fatality on South Baldface Cave Rescue Reach the Beach Reroute Guy gets is GMC Truck stuck on a 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado The Trek - internet resource for Thru Hikers Pop culture - Jimmy Buffett, One Chip Challenge Beer Talk - Treehouse Brewery in Charlton, MA SAR Training and Notable Hikes Guest of the Week - Keith talks about Acadia National Park Recent Search and Rescue News Show Notes Sponsors and Partners
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