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.

Episode 221 - Arctic Cold in New Hampshire, Alex Honnold Climb, History, Author Jo Giese, Rescues and Animal Attacks 01/30/2026

Episode 221 - Arctic Cold in New Hampshire, Alex Honnold Climb, History, Author Jo Giese, Rescues and Animal Attacks Welcome to Episode 221 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by Jo Giese. Jo is an award -winning journalist, lifelong hiker, and the author of the upcoming memoir You'll Never Walk Alone, out February 10, 2026. After a devastating accident left her unable to walk, Jo refused to give up on her love for wild trails. Her journey back was nothing short of remarkable: one tiny step at a time. We are excited to hear from Jo about her journey back from a tough injury. Plus, we discuss Alex Honnold’s recent free solo climb of Taipei 101, Snow and arctic weather hits New Hampshire hard, A new tax on bicycles - so we will discuss again the fascinating fun fact about how Nick never learned to ride a bike and what this means for his kids, two skiers rescued off Mt. Moosilauke, Snow Leopard attacks skier, Hiker in the Catskills is warned by a ranger, tells ranger they are all set and then later needs a rescue, all this a little white mountains history. About our Guest Topics Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of Taipei 101 Snow and extreme cold weather in New England NH Fish and Game getting the word out on Winter safety Two backcountry skiers needed to be rescued on Mt. Moosilauke New Hampshire proposal for annual bicycle registration fee / Nick learning to ride Skier gets attacked by Snow Leopard after attempting to get a selfie Catskills hiker needs a rescue after ranger cautions them to stay safe Everything you ever want to know about winter hiking boots Pop Culture Talk - Patriots going to the Super Bowl and Nick loves Pulp Fiction Welcome Jo Giese - Author of the new book You’ll Never Walk Alone White Mountains History - The History of the Early Hotel used by hikers Show Notes (Scroll down for info and to register - free event) (1/17) Sponsors, Friends and Partners /episode/index/show/soundslikeasearchandrescuepodcast/id/39933700

Episode 220 - Search and Rescue Data for 2025, Andy joins us, Arctic Blast and Extreme Cold Weather hiking, Recent Hikes Jefferson, Pierce, Mt. Martha 01/23/2026

Episode 219 - Welcome Meghan and Paul from 48 Peaks Alzheimer’s Association, Ty Gagne Event, Drunk Hiker, Mountain Lions and Bears 01/16/2026

Episode 219 - Welcome Meghan and Paul from 48 Peaks Alzheimer’s Association, Ty Gagne Event, Drunk Hiker, Mountain Lions and Bears Welcome to episode 219 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast - our first episode of 2026. This week - Meghan and Paul from the Alzheimer's Association join us to highlight their kick off event for the 2026 48 Peaks Hike to Fight Alzheimers event. The kick off event is on February 7th at Spyglass Brewing in Nashua where Ty Gagne will share a live reading from the Lions of Winter and speak about how his fathers dementia diagnosis impacted his writing and family. Plus, we are kicking off the new year with hiking reminders on safety, volunteering and spring and summer events. We will have updates on local NH outdoor related news, and some national news including a hiker killed by a mountain lion, black bear living in a crawl space in California and the homeowner is not able to remove it, Nick breaks down how the Adirondack and the Olympic range in Washington State used to be connected, plus recent hikes on Jefferson/Adams, Liberty/Flume, Moosilauke, Willey Tom, Field and Avalon and sledding down the cog. All this plus recent search and rescue news. About This Weeks Guests (Scroll down for info and to register - free event) Topics Welcome Paul and Meghan from the 48 Peaks Alzheimer’s Association Beginning of the year reminders NH is the healthiest state LED Lights are too damn bright Proposal to ban Chinese Drones Conway Scenic Railroad Drunk hiking Olympic Snowboarder dies in an avalanche Mountain Lions and Black Bears Adirondack are really ancient mountains Slow Sleds Music Minute - Meatloaf Mountain Wanderer Beer Release party Recent Hikes Mike - Jefferson/Adams Traverse, Sledding down the Cog Railway Recent Hikes Nick - Mount Agassiz, Liberty/Flume, Moosilauke, Willey, Tom, Field, Avalon Welcome Meghan and Paul from the Alzhemier’s Association - 48 Peaks kick off with Ty Gagne Recent SAR News Show Notes Trail Adoption . . But wait… e - 12/12/25 - 12/19/25 - 1/2/26 - 1/4/26 Sponsors, Friends and Partners /episode/index/show/soundslikeasearchandrescuepodcast/id/39756810

Episode 13 - So You Wanna - The Algonquin Trail 01/09/2026

stompmachine - NYE - 2025 12/25/2025

Episode 218 - Hiking Comedy with Dave, 2025 Recaps, Whaleback Mountain Hike, White Mountain Mysteries - Louise Chaput and Patric McCarthy 12/19/2025

Episode 217 - Welcome Forrest from Mountain Wanderer, Christmas in the Whites, Father and kids in Utah, South Moat Hike 12/12/2025

Episode 216 - Rebecca Sperry and Andy from the Cog - White Mountain History, Winter Hiking Advice, Tragedy in Patagonia 12/05/2025

Episode 215 - Live Full Conditions Event 11/28/2025

Episode 214 - Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker, Missing Hiker on Blood Mountain, Winter Hiking, History, and Hiking the Belknaps 11/21/2025

Episode 213 - Welcome Back Ken Bosse, Mystery of Abandoned Tent, Hawaii Hiking, SAR News 11/14/2025

Episode 213 - Welcome Back Ken Bosse, Mystery of Abandoned Tent, Hawaii Hiking, SAR News Welcome to Episode 213 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, good friend of the show and author Ken Bosse joins us. Ken recently published his 4th book - “They Said It’s Dangerous” - a light hearted look at some of the dangers hikers can be faced with. This is Ken’s 4th book and as always, all profits from Ken’s books go to the NH Outdoor Council which supports local search and rescue teams. Ken will sit in with us today and will catch up on a bunch of topics including the mystery of an abandoned tent in the White Mountains that has made national news, a rough day on Mount Washington, the Cog railway had to say upwards of 20 hikers who were ill prepared for an early burst of winter like conditions. Plus naked hikers, NH declared the best place to raise a family, Siberian Log Fires, an overview of some hiking in Hawaii, and we catch up on recent search and rescue news. About Ken’s New Book New Book - Topics Welcome Baby Ethan Full conditions Aurora Borealis Abandoned Tent Mystery Naked Hiker NH is the Best place to raise a family NH Lifts Fire Ban SAR Topics List Siberian Log Fire Mount Washington Rescues - 20+ people taken down by the Cog Missing Two Year Old Waterville Valley Expansion Two guys recreate Sam and Frodo journey from Lord of the Rings Yosemite Chaos Gear Talk Music Minute - Til Tuesday Recent Hikes - Hawaii and Blue Hills Guest of the week - Ken Bosse - New Book Recent Search and Rescue Show Notes - 10/1 - 10/4 - 10/5 - 10/7 - 10/7 - 10/9 - 10/13 - 10/18 - 10/19 - 10/25 - 10/26 (covered) - skip - Sponsors, Friends and Partners /episode/index/show/soundslikeasearchandrescuepodcast/id/39033675

Episode 12 - So You Wanna - The Kinsmans 11/06/2025

Episode 212 - Stomp and Dave Talk Creepy Stuff 10/31/2025

Episode 11 - So You Wanna - White Mountain Waterfalls 10/24/2025

Episode 211 - Craig Heiselman - AMC Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator, Jefferson - Clay - Washington Hike, All Trail Mishaps 10/17/2025

Episode 210.5 - Emergency Breaking News Episode - Recycled Percussion / Chaos and Kindness 10/15/2025

Episode 10 - So You Wanna - Mt. Whiteface and Passaconaway 10/10/2025

Episode 10 - So You Wanna - Mt. Whiteface and Passaconaway “Passaconaway Path” – now called the Dicey Mill Trail – cut in 1891. And McGrillis (Flat Pond - Sandwich - long trip Whiteface Only Common Approaches (all out and backs) Southeast approach from Ferncroft trailhead, Blueberry Ledge Trail & Rollins Trail out and back, 8.4 miles & 3150’ Southwest approach from Whiteface Intervale Road, Flat Mountain Pond Trailhead, Flat Mountain Pond Trail, McCrillis Trail, & Rollins Trail out and back, 10.4 miles & 3450’ North approach from the Kanc Highway, Downes Brook Trail, Kate Sleeper Trail, & Rollins Trail out and back, 12.6 mile and 2850’ Winter notes: Ferncroft usually plowed out, Blueberry Ledge trail is the most popular route, most folks go out to Passaconaway and head down Dicey’s Mill Trail. The upper portion of Blueberry Ledge (T25) has a ledge section that can be sketchy with ice, crampons might be needed in certain conditions. Passaconaway Only Common Approaches: North approach, Oliverian Brook Trail, Passaconaway Cutoff, Square Ledge Trail, & Walden Trail out and back, 10 miles & 2900’ (option to add 1.2 miles and 200’ to loop over Square Ledge ex-52wav) South approach from Ferncroft, Dicey’s Mill Trail out and back, 9.2 miles and 2900’ Loops from Ferncroft using Dicey’s Mill trail for Descent Old Mast Road, Walden Trail, & Dicey’s Mill Trail, 9.4 miles and 3300’ Wonalancet Range Trail, Walden Trail, & Dicey’s Mill Trail, 9.8 & 3400’ Bagging Whiteface & Passconaway North from the Kanc, Oliverian Brook Trail, Passaconway Cutoff, Square Ledge Trail, Walden Trail, Dicey’s Mill Trail to summit of Passaconaway, Rolling Trail out and back to summit of Whiteface, Kate Sleeper Trail, Downes Brook Trail, and 1 mile roadwalk on Kanc to Oliverian Brook trailhead loop, 15.5 miles and 3950’ South from Ferncroft (by far the most common loop route), Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Whiteface Summit, Rollins Trail to Dicey’s Mill Trail out and back to Passconway Summit, back down Dicey’s Mill Trail Lollipop loop, 12 miles and 4000’ of gain. Winter, most people will use this route in winter to grab both peaks. Random notes: Worth mentioning, amazing trail system in the Wonalancet area/Sandwich Range Wilderness, lots of options. Paugus current 52wav, Square Ledge/Hibbard ex-52wav, Kelley Trail box canyon, good stuff. If you’re ambitious go for a Sandwich Range Traverse with Whiteface/Passconaway/Tris with a carspot or roadwalk! Kate Sleeper trail across Sleepers is a super cool area, East Sleeper is a NEHH and both are NHHH peaks. Plenty of opportunity here to get off the beaten path and find some peace even on popular summer days (loop of square ledge/paugus back in Sept of ‘23). /episode/index/show/soundslikeasearchandrescuepodcast/id/38537205

Episode 210 - Marylyn Styles, Race Director of Aravaipa Running - White Mountain Endurance Race Series, King Ravine, Hawthorne Falls, ADKs 10/03/2025

Episode 9 - So You Wanna - Mount Cabot, The Bulge, & The Horn 09/26/2025

Episode 209 - Welcome Stash, Bad Parenting, Drugged up Hikers, Baldpate Range, The Mt. Washington Cog Railway 09/19/2025

Episode 208 - Steven and Brad from the Randolph Mountain Club - Letters From the Mountain 09/12/2025

Episode 8 - So You Wanna - Cannon Mountain 09/05/2025

Episode 207 - Welcome Zara - SAR Story, August Search and Rescue Rundown, Hiking the Blue Hills 08/29/2025

Episode 206 - Brittany joins us, Pemi Loop Deep Dive, Tay’s Summit Challenge, FKT Updates, Hiker Drama, Baldfaces 08/22/2025

Episode 205 - Episode 205 - Welcome Christy from Bristol Peak Rustics, White Mountains History - Brutus the Dog, Patric McCarthy, Canada Hiking Ban 08/15/2025

Episode 7 - So You Wanna - White Mountains Slides 08/08/2025

Episode 204 - The Summit Sistahs join us, Groundhogs, History, Presidential Traverse, Pemi Bear, Rescue in the Pemi 08/01/2025

Episode 203 - Welcome Peter and Jake - White Mountain Redline, Fatality on Mt. Washington, Kilkenny Ridge, Stomp returns 07/25/2025

Episode 203 - Welcome Peter and Jake - White Mountain Redline, Fatality on Mt. Washington, Kilkenny Ridge, Stomp returns Welcome to Episode 203 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by friends of the show - Peter Clemons and Jake Dalbec. Peter is the rarest of hikers having just completed his White Mountain Redline which entails hiking all the trails listed in the White Mountain Guide - i believe Peter completed the 31st edition Redline. He will share his perspective on this accomplishment and Jake will add some color as he acted as Peter’s primary partner on the more obscure sections of the Redline. Stomp and Nick release and start the show with a summary of how the music production process evolved. Plus we will break down our recent on the Kilkenney ridge trail, NH SAR Teams are recognized by Governor Ayotte, Tips for finding Moose, A new Direttissima FKT by Andrew Drummond and recent Search and Rescue news including a fatality on Mount Washington and a successful rescue of three teenagers on Camels Hump in Vermont. About this Weeks Guests Topics Music Minute - Hard Sun Release - Stomp is back with Nick (4:15 to 23:49) RIP Ozzy Rescue incidents - Kids on Camels Hump and Missing man found deceased on Mt. Washington NH Governor recognizes NH SAR Teams Man runs the length of NH Moose Spotting Landslides in Adirondacks SAR News in NH NH History Segment - Why did Darby Field Climb Mt. Washington? Mountain Lions News and Moose/Deer Collisions Gear Discussion - exploding water bottles SWAG, Coffee, Beer, Recent Hikes Recent Hikes - Galehead / Twins out and back Kilkenny Ridge Traverse with Peter and Jake Guests of the week - Peter and Jake - finishing the White Mountain Redline Debut release of Hard Sun (2:40:00) Show Notes . Sponsors, Friends and Partners /episode/index/show/soundslikeasearchandrescuepodcast/id/37545075

Episode 6 - So You Wanna Hike - The Wildcats 07/18/2025

Episode 202 - Dave’s Hits in the Woods - Wantastiquet Monadnock, Dry River, Wachusett, and the 1988 case of James Foley 07/10/2025

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