Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 17 - So You Wanna - Grand Traverse

    This week, Stomp and Dave discuss the Grand Traverse! Enjoy!

    44 min
  2. Episode 234 - Welcome Dan "Row-Bot" Forget - Rowing Machine Hiker, Trail Updates, Franconia Ridge

    May 29

    Episode 234 - Welcome Dan "Row-Bot" Forget - Rowing Machine Hiker, Trail Updates, Franconia Ridge

    https://slasrpodcast.com/         Welcome to Episode 234 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we welcome Dan "Row-Bot" Forget. Dan is an avid outdoorsman, hiker and rower who combines his love of rowing with hiking and he is currently pursuing the NH 4000 footer list with the added challenge of carrying his rowing machine up every 4000 footer and completing a 2000 meter rowing session on the summit of every mountain. There is nothing better than a good gimmick hiker (except maybe a dog) so we wil talk with Dan to learn about his project and will also talk vintage campers, beer and he will sit in on some other topics like a NH trivia challenge, we have a Dave S***s in the Woods Appalachian trail update, some summer trail reminders including talking about the Lincoln woods trail closure, the Falling Waters trail redirect, water crossing reminders, some public service announcements from the forest service, a heart warming fathers day story, Nick;s music minute, a recent hike on Franconia ridge and Notable hikes, even though I gave out the notable hike of the week in person.  Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams Stomp's new Mustache Wax Instagram Page About our Guest Dan's Instagram Page   Topics Welcome Dan Hampton Beach hooligans and secret beach spots Hiker finds and old sword Alzheimer's story Dave S***s on the AT update White Mountains Trail news, water crossings Ticks conspiracy  Wildlife Reminder  Father Days Hiking horror story and men's fashion discussion NH Trivia contest  Gear Talk Music Minute Recent Hike - Franconia Ridge Notable Hike of the week Guest of the Week - Dan "Row-bot" Forget   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Creek Farm in Portsmouth  Sandy Point Hiker finds 6th century sword in Norway Facing a rare case of early Alzheimer's, health insurance said Mass. woman was too young for treatment  Lincoln Woods Trail is due to be closed June to November Reminder use the Government Water crossing Data - East Branch of the Pemi Peabody River in Gorham  Residents Urged to Leave Fawns and Other Young Wildlife Alone PSA as we get into MDW from NH F&G Medical Emergency on Hersey Mountain in Sanbornton A Heart Warming Fathers Day Hiking Story  Mango Clothing Photon Matrix mosquito zapper in development Hypershell launches ambitious effort with international SAR teams Burgeon Hoodie   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

    2h 3m

  3. May 22

    Memorial Day Trail Mix 2026

    Happy Memorial Day everyone! This week I'm sharing a preview of some of the tracks I'll be spinning at the Mount Washington Road Race, Race the Cog and the Aravaipa Series. Enjoy!   ~ Stomp

    1h 42m

  4. May 15

    Episode 233 - Welcome Meghan & Cindy - 48 Peaks Alzheimer's Association, Hiking the Bonds, Mount Paugus

    https://slasrpodcast.com/       Welcome to episode 233 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by Meghan and Cindy to highlight the annual 48 Peaks Alzheimer's event. Cindy and Meghan will update us on the plans this year and we will also catch up on their own hiking adventures. Plus an update on roadside camping in the whites, a Dave S***s in the woods Appalachian Trail update, Hikes getting killed by volcanos and hikers needing rescues on Franconia Ridge, Mt. Washington is still getting snow, the Feds have announced that Hubbard Experimental forest and research facility will remain open, Bear attack in Glacier plus recent hikes on Boncliff, Mount Paugus, and back to Zealand, Guyot, Bond and West Bond. Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams Stomp's new Mustache Wax Instagram Page   Topics Dave S***s AT Update Sawyer River road is closed and it's never opening again, get over it.  Roadside Camping discussion  Massachusetts is going to regulate eBikes Hikers killed in volcano hike  3 Hikers rescued on Old Bridle Path Dave S***s in the Woods Appalachian Trail update - ⅓ of the way through  Vail Epic Pass tax lawsuit  Update on Forest Service Research Facilities in NH  AI Tool assists in simulating lost hiker behavior Bear Fatality in Glacier National Park  Brain Eating Amoeba Stomp's mustache wax  Recent Hikes - Nick Hikes - Bondcliff out and back, Nick hikes Zealand, Guyot, West Bond, Bond out and back, Mike Hikes - Mount Paugus Traverse  Notable hikes  Guests of the Week - Cindy and Meghan from the Alzheimer's Association   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Tripoli Road Camping Roadside Camping Options New Mass micromobility regulations take effect to curb reckless e-bikers 3 hikers killed during Indonesian volcano eruption 3 Hikers rescued from Old Bridle yesterday - 12 hours and were still 2 miles from the trail head Mt. Wash saw a wintry start to May  Vail to drop Epic Pass tax for NH skiers  Hubbard Experimental Forest to remain open, Bartlett Experimental Forest still set for closure Hubbard Brook Website New AI Tool tries to think like a missing hiker  White Paper describing the system Body of missing Glacier National Park hiker identified  Covered Bridges of NH, Google map Brain eating amoeba found at National Parks  Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

    2h 11m
  5. Episode 232 - Pemi Black Bear update, Hiker Fatality, Brush Fires, USFS HQ Move, Belknaps, Greylock, Kinsmans, SAR News

    May 8

    Episode 232 - Pemi Black Bear update, Hiker Fatality, Brush Fires, USFS HQ Move, Belknaps, Greylock, Kinsmans, SAR News

    https://slasrpodcast.com/        Welcome to episode 232 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, catching up on SAR news, Recent hikes, and Notable Hikes. Plus a fatality on the Kinsmans, the Pemi / Liberty Springs problematic Black Bear has been removed, some early season fires in the Whites, recent hikes in the Belknaps, Moosiluake, Bald Peak and Kinsmans, the federal government is moving the Forest Service HQ out of Washington DC plus recent search and rescue news.  Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams   Topics Dave S***s AT Update Stomp's new hip Hangover and College Adventures Snow is gone, three season hikers are starting too early  Will Peterson FKT on the AT Pemi Bear Hiker Fatality Brush Fires  NH Rest Area Politics Gear Talk  US Forest Service moving headquarters More Gear Talk Music Minute - Pixies Recent Hikes - Belknaps 12 Finish Recent Hikes - Greylock  Recent Hikes - Kinsmans / Bald Peak Recent Search and Rescue News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Will peterson (@_will.peterson) • Instagram photos and videos He has long trail supported FKT Pemi Bear Missing Hiker Located Deceased in Lincoln  Fire crews battle multiple brush fires in Hart's Location Drama surrounds the NH Liquor Store Rest Area Bidding process Forest Service moves Headquarters from Washington DC to Utah Re-Organization of the Forest Service Information webpage Outside Magazine Article on the move Flash Grenade for Bear deterrence Injured Hiker on Sabbaday Falls Trail - 3/14 Injured Hiker Rescued from Lowe's Path - 3/15 Hikers Rescued on Mount Flume in Lincoln - 3/19 One Injured Hiker on Mount Monadnock - 3/22 Injured Hiker on Mount Major - 3/27 Injured Hiker Assisted Off of Gap Mountain in Troy - 3/29 Snowboarder Seriously Injured on Cannon Mountain - 3/30 Injured Hiker on Iron Mountain - 4/24 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17J3in5K69/  Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

    1h 45m
  6. Episode 231 - Welcome Dann Van Der Vliet, Highlighting the Adirondacks, Search and Rescue spike in April

    May 1

    Episode 231 - Welcome Dann Van Der Vliet, Highlighting the Adirondacks, Search and Rescue spike in April

    https://slasrpodcast.com/       Welcome to episode 231 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by our friend Dann Van Der Vliet. Dan is an accomplished hiker focusing on the entire northeast region and brings a lot of knowledge not only in the White mountains but across Vermont and the Adirondacks. He has put together some notes to compare the Adirondacks to the Whites so we will get to know Dann and learn about the Adirondacks. Plus, a recap of the live Mountain Wanderer show from last week, recapping the 4000 Footer Awards Ceremony, Mike has a game to play for Nick and Dann, Spring weather with search and rescue calls over the weekend on Mt. Washington, Rocky Branch Trail and Falling Waters, Breaking Dave S***s news - an update on his Appalachian Trail progress including ponies, NH news including Ice Out, Squam Trail updates, tips for mud season and river crossings, national news, plus gear talk, North Carolina talk, a music minute, dad jokes, recent hikes on Greylock, Moosilauke, Blue Hills, and Bald Peak/Kinsmans Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams   Topics Well Dann Marathon Monday recap Live show at Mountain Wanderer - Thanks Again!  AMC Four Thousand Footer Award Ceremony Dave S***s - AT progress update NH News - Ice Out on Winnipesaukee, Squam trails reopened   Mud Season Tips High Water crossing tips National News - Nova Scotia hiking ban, Gatorade dyes  Moose Roadkill and the strange culture of road kill collectors  Gear Talk and North Carolina adventures Guest of the Week - Dann   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Ice out is official Squam trails reopen on April 17th, after mudseason closure Mud season hiking tips High water crossing tips Nova Scotia hiking ban ruled unconstitutional  Gatorade switches to plant-based dyes after pressure from administration  After totaling their car,  Laramie couple returns to find someone stole their moose roadkill. Ultraprocessed foods turning people's thoughts into marbled steak Drone neutralizer Hyperlite Waypoint 35 New trekking poles for Nick new umbrella from gossamer gear - 5.8 ozs Hoka Speedgoats,  O.V. Yonders.   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer  Open for new members Three Mass. Hikers Rescued from Falling Waters Trail - 4/17 Two Hikers Rescued from Mount Washington - 4/18 Lost Hiker on the Rocky Branch Trail - 4/20 Unprepared Hikers assisted on Mount Monadnock - 4/10 Injured Hiker on Mount Chocorua - 4/18

    2h 17m

  7. Apr 24

    Episode 16 - So You Wanna - Owls Head

    This week, Nick and Mike are joined by friends, Jake and Peter to discuss the quiet giant in the center of the Pemigewasset Wilderness -  Owls Head. We cover the history, trail options and all the details to prepare hikers for tackling this 4000 Footer.

    46 min
  8. Episode 230 - Live Show from The Mountain Wanderer

    Apr 17

    Episode 230 - Live Show from The Mountain Wanderer

    Our live episode from The Mountain Wanderer bookstore!  Thanks to Enjoy Woodstock and Woodstock Inn Brewery for hosting a great afterparty!  Thanks to everyone for joining us!    Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

    1h 41m
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