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. 3d ago

    Episode 251 - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Part 2 with Dave, Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe, 2026 is the busiest Search and Rescue year

    Welcome to Episode 251 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week - more tales from the AT and a ton of listener questions for Dave S***s in the Woods. Dave also has some cool stats about his 208 day Thru hike that we will break down for you. Plus with September and October, search and rescue media reports for 2026 have increased significantly this year. We will break down some of the trends in 2026, Nick gets out and hikes Mount Eisenhower and Mount Monroe on a crystal clear day, all this and notable hikes, pop culture talk, dad jokes and the government is increasing fees for some visitors in US National Parks.   Full Conditions Tickets are now available! https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FullConditionsWinterKickOff2026    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Halloween talk and Dinosaur survival  Whitehorse Ledge Free Climber gets stuck  The SLASR Instagram and the awkwardness of filming videos on trail  Upcoming Events  Search and Rescue metrics for 2026  Search and Rescue News  Increased fees at National Parks for Foreign visitors Pop culture talk - Blair Witch and Mike Tyson  Sober October was a disaster  Nick hikes Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe Notable Hikes  Dave's AT Thru Hike - listener questions and advice    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 SLASR Instagram Hiker injured on Mt. Cardigan coming down the Holt Trail  Group of hikers lost in the dark at Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham Pine Bend leg injury - walk out rescue Doublehead Mountain Rescue (Sandwich, NH)  Mount Moriah Rescue - leg injury $100.00 foreign visitor fee impacting national park tourism A brand new National Park Dave's AT Stats    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

    Episode 251 - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Part 2 with Dave, Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe, 2026 is the busiest Search and Rescue year

  2. Oct 23

    Episode 250 - Welcome Jay and SB, Mount Adams Hiking, Falling Boulders, Search and Rescue news

    Welcome to Episode 250 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by Jay and SB who will recap some of their hiking adventures with Nick over the years and recap some recent ultra running events like the Jigger Johnson and Jay Peak races. Plus - a new Pemi loop FKT, Giant boulder crashes at the polar caves, injured hikers on champney falls trail, old bridal and a group of young hikers needed a rescue after being irresponsible. Its the 43rd anniversary of missing hiker michael miller, we talk about trail etiquette, the SLASR crew is failing miserably at sober October, Nick hikes Mt. Adams. Full Conditions Tickets are now available! https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FullConditionsWinterKickOff2026 https://slasrpodcast.com/ Topics Episode 250 and the SLASR Origin Story Welcome Jay and SB Stomps new Ironing board Upcoming Events Pemi Loop FKT Polar Cave Mysterious boulder crashes SAR News - Champney Falls, Old Bridle and Wapack rescues Michael Miller - missing hiker Trail Etiquette Gear Talk Recent Hikes - Nick hikes all over Mt. Adams Guest of the week - Jay and SB - Ultra races, Vermont, hiking 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 SLASR Instagram New Pemi Loop FKT - just over 5 hours - congrats to David Sinclair Pemi Loop FKT Progression over the years Polar Cave's Hanging Boulder goes the way of the Old Man Video walkthrough Injured Hiker on Champney Falls Old Bridle Carry Out New Ipswich Rescue - 5 unprepared hikers 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

    Episode 250 - Welcome Jay and SB, Mount Adams Hiking, Falling Boulders, Search and Rescue news

  3. Oct 16

    Episode 249 - Dave joins us - Appalachian Trail thru hike, Stomp at Artist Bluff, Review of new Falling Waters trail

    Welcome to Episode 249 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by friend of the show Dave S***s in woods, Dave is here to recap his Appalachia Trail hike that he recently completed. He has had a couple of weeks to reflect on the achievement and will share his fond and not so fond memories, we will pin him down on who he felt gave him the best support on trail amongst our friend group - spoiler alert, its going to be me… all this plus some Maine and NH hiking updates, recent search and rescues in an around NH - including a fatality this week on Mt. Major, plus recent hikes on Franconia Ridge and Stomp was large and in charge at Artist Bluff this weekend. We will find out all the happenings with the peak of foliage season upon us   Full Conditions Tickets are now available! https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FullConditionsWinterKickOff2026    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Stomp working at Artist Bluff and Welcome Dave fresh off the Appalachian Trail  Upcoming Events - Full Conditions, Rescue Me 5K, Rek'lis Halloween  Katahdin is closed for the season Falling Waters Trail is now open - SLASR crew reviews Recent Search and Rescues in NH  Walking around the world  Pop Culture Talk  Recent Hike - Franconia Ridge  Newport Half Marathon Notable Listener Hikes Guest of the Week - Dave reflects on his Appalachian Trail journey 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 SLASR Instagram MLB seeking use of Grand Teton for a stand-alone baseball game.  Falling Waters Trail is officially open  Rescue in Mt. Chocurua Hiker Fatality on Mt. Major Injured Hiker on Mt. Willard Medical emergency on Mt. Chocorua A British man completes a walk around the Earth 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

  4. Oct 9

    Episode 248 - Return to Mount Katahdin, Hunting Season Stories, Search and Rescue News, Mount Pemigewasset, Doubleheads, Boott Spur Rescue

    Welcome to Episode 248 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are catching up on recent hiking news and search and rescue activity in and around the Whites. Plus event reminders, Bubba's Backyard update, hunting season updates and why hunters getting shot is not as uncommon as you think, search and rescue news including two hiker fatalities and a bizarre rescue story on Mt. Washington of the hiker who kept quitting his hike and then un-quitting it and his hapless friends who were not able to control him… plus recent hikes - Mike was on Mt. Katahdin this weekend for a perfect fall day. Nick and family were on Mount Pemi, Doubleheads, Black Mountain, Diana's Baths and Echo Lake (Conway).    Episode corrections  Mike said this was Episode 284 incorrectly, this is episode 248…  We did not get to the Katahdin history, which will be covered in a later episode.  Full Conditions Tickets are now available! https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FullConditionsWinterKickOff2026    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Happy Anniversaries Check out our Instagram and give us a follow - East Coast / West Coast rivalry  Winter is coming  Dave S***s Finished his AT Hike and has earned his first Notable Hike of the Week award 48 Peaks Alzheimers update and a record year for fundraising Events for the fall reminders - Full Conditions and Rescue Me 5k  Falling Waters Trail is officially open  Bubba's Backyard Ultra - this years race has become legendary  Ultra Running podcasts for New Hampshire  Hunting and Wildlife segment  Hunters accidentally shooting other hunters  Search and Rescue News - 2 fatalities this week  Heart Health discussion  Artist Bluff  Hiker rescued on Boott Spur  Baseball Game in the Tetons People Working at National Parks Pop culture and Music talk  Recent Hikes - Katahdin, Mt. Pemi, Doubleheads, Black Mountain, Fryeburg Fair Notable Hikes  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 SLASR Instagram First snow of the season recorded on Mount Washington as winds gust to 110 mph - CBS Boston Be Prepared, Aware, and Responsible When Exploring the Outdoors This Fall and Winter Rescue Me 5k Falling Waters Trail is officially open Bubba's Backyard Ultra White Mountain Endurance Podcast Run the Whites Podcast  Live Stream of the Race Course Report Wildlife Crimes Hunting Season Date Reminders Hunting Safety Reminders Stories about hunters shooting people they mistake for animals  One of the most tragic cases Hiker Fatality in the Squam Range (Morgan Percival Trailhead)  Fatality on Mt. Willard Cardiac Calcium Score  Life Scan  Artist Bluff Rescue Guy needs a rescue on Boott Spur Trail after refusing to turn around MLB seeking use of Grand Teton for a stand-alone baseball game.  People ditching high paying jobs to live simpler lives Spring Map  weather app, with focus on hiker safety Back to the Wild 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

  5. Oct 2

    Episode 20 - So You Wanna - Pine Mountain and Imp Face

    Enjoy this episode of So You Wanna - Pine Mountain and Imp Face, these are two great 52 With a View mountains.  Wildfires History Dolly Copp Gorham History Dolly Copp history and free books 1882 account—"In and About Gorham" Imp Face naming discussion berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org gutenberg.org

  6. Sep 25

    Episode 247 - Welcome Patrick Hummel, Mt. Washington State Park - Honor Lights recap and more, Kilkenny Ridge Race, Pine Mountain, Hiker Fatality on Katahdin

    Welcome to episode 247 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week, we are joined by Patrick Hummel, 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 will recap the recent honor summit event and cover all things Mount Washington. Plus Falling Waters reroute, Fall events, Hiker fatality on Katahdin, Rescue on Owls Head, Nick recaps his recent 25k Race on the Kilkenny, Notable hikes, dad jokes and music talk! Let's get started! About our guest  TopoftheNortheast Instagram https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Stomp couldn't make but he has a good excuse Falling waters reroute  Summer is over and Fall begins Fall Event Recaps Hiker Fatality on Mount Katahdin Rescue on Owls Head, Monadnock, Mt. Washington Hiker stuck in a tree, Man gets stuck on an island, using AI for hike planning Dad jokes, Music minute,  Nick recaps Kilkenny Ridge race, Pine Mountain Mike trail building updates Guest of the Week - Patrick Hummel from Mount Washington State Park 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 Foliage Tracker Honor Summit Falling Waters Reroute project page Rescue Me 5k Tay's Summit Challenge  Donations Thru Hiker Fatality on Mt. Katahdin Two Rescues last night - Owls Head and Overnight search in Thorton, NH Leg Injury on the White Dot trail on Mt. Monadnock Hiker Rescued on Mount Washington "Hiker" gets stuck in a tree and needs a rescue 70 year old gets lost on an Island in Isle Royale National Park Hikers who used AI to plan mountain trip had to be rescued, authorities say  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

  7. Sep 18

    Episode 246 - Listener Spotlight - Matt / Vertproject26, Honor Lights on Mount Washington, Sugarloafs, Mt. Crawford, Twins/Zealand Loop, Mt. Monroe

    Welcome to episode 246 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. Stomp is back again. This week, we are joined by… Matt AKA @Vertproject26 a MA based NH hiker working on a yearly elevation gain project. Plus a recap of last week's 9/11Honor Summit on Mount Washington, the SLASR crew was on Mount Crawford and Mount Willard for the event. Stomp is here for a Race the Cog Recap from last Sunday, some Search and Rescue reminders for safety, a dog walker in NH keeps vandalizing trail signs and police are on the lookout, will will talk about pooping in the woods, more details on the Full Conditions event on Nov 21, all this plus search and rescue new and recent hikes on Mount Monroe and the new section of Ammonoosuc Ravine trail, A Twins, Zealand, Hale traverse, and hiking on some central NH snowmobile trails.   About our guest  Vertproject26 - Instagram  https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Stomp is back and North Shore talk  DaveShits update and Apostle Points  Foliage Updates and planning  Honor Summit Recap - North Conway. Middle Sugarloaf, Mount Crawford Race The Cog Recap  AI Being Used to write Guidebooks  SAR Basics and Advice  Guy in Bedford, NH keeps stealing trail signs, police are looking for him Pooping in the woods Full Conditions update and Rescue Me 5k  Jen Friends Fundraisers Mt. Chocorua Fundraiser  Gear Talk  Recent Hikes - Monroe and Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail  Recent Hikes - Twins, Zealand, Hale loop  Kilkenny Ridge Race  Notable Hikes  Guest of the Week - Matt  Recent Search and Rescue News in the Whites  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 Foliage Tracker Honor Summit AI allegedly writing guide books  Petition against it Article with SAR Reminder and Advice  NH Dog Walker keeps stealing trail rule signs Study finds that people who pack their poop out are willing to pay for the privilege USGS vivid 3D Elevation Image  Huge America 250th corn maze at Moulton Farm, Meredith SLASR makes a top 10 NH Podcast list https://www.jensfriends.org/  Thankful rescuee hosts fundraiser for SAR Oreo Chicken Sandwich Nick's New vest Stow bottle for vest pack Injured Hiker on Cardigan Mountain - 9/5 Injured Hiker Rescued on Mount Monadnock - 9/6 Distressed Hiker Rescued from Mt. Washington - 9/6 Hiker Injured on Mount Osceola - 9/6 Injured Hiker Flown from Glen Boulder Trail by NH Army National Guard Helicopter - 9/7 Hiker Assisted Down Jewell Trail - 9/7 Injured Hiker Rescued from Carter-Moriah Trail - 9/10 Hiker Injured on Mount Lafayette - 9/12 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

    Episode 246 - Listener Spotlight - Matt / Vertproject26, Honor Lights on Mount Washington, Sugarloafs, Mt. Crawford, Twins/Zealand Loop, Mt. Monroe

  8. Sep 11

    Episode 19 - So You Wanna - Smarts Mountain and Mount Cube

    This week, all things Smarts Mountain and Mount Cube!

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