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 239 - Avoiding Crowds on 4000 Footers, SAR Marriage Proposal, Baxter State Park, Black Mountain and Doublehead

    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to Episode 239 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week Mike and Nick are solo. Plus in NH news - Wild Weather and Canadian Wildfires, NH is rated the best state to move to, A hiker gets injured on Kearsarge and then gets a wedding proposal while in the carry out litter, hikers getting in trouble near Huntington Ravine Trail again, A Dave S***s in the woods update, this time entering new england, NH lawmakers behaving badly, Teenager does a full send off Glen Ellis Falls and wins a trip to the hospital… plus - the least crowded routes to hike 4000 footers, Grandpa gets launched into the air by an angry bison, a preview of an upcoming trip to Baxter State Park and recent search and rescue news. I'm Mike, and I'm Nick, lets get started.  Support Seek the Peak - Andy from the Cog's Seek the Peak Fundraiser  Topics Seek the Peak / Raymond Cataract / Square Ledge in Pinkham Notch Wild Weather and Canadian Wildfire haze NH is the best state to move to Mt. Kearsarge Rescue with a marriage proposal Another Huntington Ravine Rescue Cher's son is still in jail in NH Dave S***s update - in CT  NH Politician drives like a maniac  Kid jumps off Glen Ellis Falls and it does not go well Least crowded trails to climb 4000 footers Planning the SLASR + Friends 4 day trip to Baxter State Park  Grandpa attacked by an Angry Bison - dumb tourists in Yellowstone Noah Kahan Concert Nick's golf weekend and hiking Black Mountain and Doublehead Mountain  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 Injured Hiker - 7/4 Wild Weather coming into northern New England tonight Hiker injured on Mount Kearsarge and Boyfriend Proposes while she is in the litter NH Is the Best State to move to  Hiker injured on Mount Kearsarge and Boyfriend Proposes while she is in the litter Another Rescue in the Huntington Ravine Trail area Official NH Fish and Game News Report Cher's Son was arrested this Spring and is still in jail New Hampshire Lawmaker fighting reckless speeding cases using Legislative Privilege claim  Kid does a full send off of Glen Ellis Falls and it does not go well Grandpa gets too close to a Bison and is launched when the beast charges him Tourons of Yellowstone https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/injured-hiker-on-piper-trail-on-mt-chocorua/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/injured-hiker-on-champney-falls-trail-2/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/hiker-injured-on-mt-lafayette/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/distressed-hiker-at-lonesome-lake/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/multi-team-rescue-conducted-on-mt-washington/  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19Q7sBmdEP/  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 239 - Avoiding Crowds on 4000 Footers, SAR Marriage Proposal, Baxter State Park, Black Mountain and Doublehead

  2. Jul 10

    Episode 238 - Amy Swift - Flume Gorge Manager, Huntington Ravine Rescue, Mt. Isolation, Osceolas, Missing Hiker on Mt. Washington

    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to Episode 238 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by Amy Swift. Amy is the Manager of the Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park and will join us to talk about the Flume Gorge, her experiences in the White Mountains including her time involved in volunteer search and rescue. Plus, it's a busy time of the year for Search and Rescue - there was a helicopter rescue in Huntington Ravine, a missing hiker on Mount Washington and a number of other injuries and medical emergencies over the last week or two in the Whites. All this plus tick bites, A missing AT thru hiker, our friend Dave sent in an update from his AT journey, the former head of Pemi Search and Rescue recently sat down for an interview and shared his most memorable moments as the President of Pemi SAR, Fish and Game Budget details, child get rabies after a bat is found in his mouth, Asiatic Bears are attacking people in Japan, Hiker fatality in Florida due to an alligator attack, Nick finally buys the Helinox ultralight camping chair, Nick hikes Mount Norwottuck and then goes back to the Osceolas for Round 2 but this time even hotter…  Please help if you can - Support the McDewell Family About the Flume Gorge - Flume Gorge Website   Topics July 4 recap Huntington Ravine Fundraiser For the McDewell Family Tick Safety Reminders  Dave S***s in the Woods AT Update  Alan Clark of Pemi Search and Rescue New Article  Missing hiker on Mt. Washington NH Fish and Game Budget Talk  Boy dies of rabies Bears attack in Japan  Hiker attacked by an alligator in Florida Gear Talk - Hands Free Drone Umbrella and the Helinox Ultralight chair  Pop and Music Minute - Village and The Naked and Afraid Recent Hikes - Nick on Mount Norwottuck Recent Hikes - Nick goes back to the Osceolas Recent Hikes - Mike on Mt. Isolation via Glen Boulder and out Rocky Branch Guest of the Week - Amy Smart from the Flume Gorge and former SAR volunteer rescue team member 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 Injured Hiker Rescued from Huntington Ravine Trail by National Guard Helicopter  Avalon Equestrian NH Instagram Long Time Rescuer Recounts Hardest and Most Satisfying Rescues Search for Missing Man Ends Successfully on Mt. Washington - 7/3 A deeper look into Fish & Games budget sources Deep Dive into annual report Boy dies of rabies after bat found on his mouth Wave of fatal bear maulings rocks Japan Hiker has both arms ripped off by alligator John Tse creates autonomous flying drone umbrella Helinox Chair Zero LT | REI Co-op Lead singer of Village People dies Carryout of Injured Hiker from Snapper Trail - 6/20 Hiker Suffers Medical Emergency on Mount Lincoln - 6/24 Injured Hiker Rescued from Valley Way Trail - 6/25 Pennsylvania Man Carried off Falling Waters Trail - 6/25 Injured Hiker Rescued on Cascade Brook Trail in Lincoln - 6/27 Hiker Medical Emergency - 7/2 Injured Hiker - 7/4 Multiple Injured Hikers Rescued in Lincoln - 7/4 Multiple Injured Hikers Rescued in Lincoln - 7/6   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

  3. Jul 3

    Episode 18 - So You Wanna - Mt. Waumbek and Mt. Starr King

    Happy 4th of July! This week a new So You Wanna episode - Mt. Waumbek. Lots of history and fun facts in this episode. Enjoy!

  4. Jun 26

    Episode 237 – Dave, Liz and Stomp are back - Appalachian Trail Update, Welcome Lori Goes Hiking, Close Call on Franconia Ridge

    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to episode 237 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, Stomp joins us as we catch up with our friend Dave for an update on his Appalachian trail adventures. Plus a close call on franconia ridge Friday night - two separate groups faced cold conditions, rain and hypothermia coming down Greenleaf and old bridal trails. Plus recent hikes - Nick hikes Osceolas via East pond loop and included bushwhacks out to middle and west Osceolo, Mike takes a 17 mile Pemi River Traverse from Lincoln Woods out to Ethan Pond, all this plus notable hike of the week, dad jokes and more, im mike, im nick and im stomp - lets get started.  Check out Lori's YouTube Channel - Lori Goes Hiking  Topics Welcome back Stomp, Intros - Dave, Lori, Liz Stomp Deep Dive  Franconia Ridge Rescues from Friday June 19th Fee increases in NH Car Racing on MT. Washington Bear Safety Bike Week Dad Jokes Pop Culture Recent Hike - Nick on the Osceolas  Recent Hike - Mike on a Pemi River Traverse  Welcome Dave, Lori and Liz - Reflections on AT thru hike Georgia to PA and looking ahead to New England   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 Rescuee apologizes for triggering an intense Rescue on Mt. Lafayette. F&G article F&G propose fee increases but governor not onboard Car racing comes to Auto Road this August Unprotected Poultry and Birdfeeders Continue to Cause Human–Bear Conflicts in New Hampshire 103rd Motorcycle Weeks wraps up with lowered attendance, safety concerns     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 237 – Dave, Liz and Stomp are back - Appalachian Trail Update, Welcome Lori Goes Hiking, Close Call on Franconia Ridge

  5. Jun 19

    Episode 236 – Delisted 52 With a View Peaks, Bug Season, Franconia Love Connection, Mt. Adams

    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to Episode 236 (again) of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we once again attempt to record a show about the delisted mountains from the 52 with a view list. Plus, its bug season, a love connection on franconia ridge, bird attack, forest service proposal to turn Black Pond Bushwhack into an official trail, Hiker fatality on Monadnock, some Randolph Mountain club history, teens in NY wander into tunnels and cause a panic, bungee jump death in Brazil and I'll explain to you how not to die when going on vacation, Recap of the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Alz hike plus a recap of the lost episode Topics Weird trail encounter Bug season hiking Franconia Ridge love connection Red-winged blackbird attack Black Pond Bushwhack proposal Monadnock fatality Dave S***s AT update Randolph Mountain Club history 71 teens rescued from sewer tunnels Brazil bungee jumping tragedy Vacation excursion safety Everest robotics project Gear Review Pop Culture Daniel Tosh Live Off Campus (Amazon Prime) Team SLASR 48 Peaks recap Delisted 52 With a View peaks Recent hikes Notable listener hikes Search & 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 Hiking love connection on Franconia Ridge  Poster also has a cool guitar video from the top of Mt. Jefferson Band is Descent Theory Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? To Get to Its Nesting Site Minus 33 expands SAR clothing kit program Black Pond Trail Reconstruction and Lincoln Brook Trail Segment Decommission  Hiking Fatality at Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey RMC June 2026 Newsletter - Ghost Trails of the RMC: The New Spur 71 Teens rescued while hiking in sewer Another Story Brazil woman dies after bungee-jumping instructors fail to attach cord More details including arrests Study finds Skrillex music repels mosquitoes  Paradox Brewery  Craft Beer Center -East Branch Organics   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 236 – Delisted 52 With a View Peaks, Bug Season, Franconia Love Connection, Mt. Adams

  6. Jun 12

    Episode 235 - Welcome Liz Fay, Quadrobics, Hancocks, Mt. Madison, Jennings Peak, Sandwich Dome, AT Trail Culture

    https://slasrpodcast.com/         Welcome to Episode 235 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we welcome back friend of the show Liz Fay. Liz recently spent time on the Appalachian Trail visiting our favorite thru hiker Daveshitsinthewoods, she's working her way through the Monadnock 50 Finest, tackling trail maintenance projects, chasing the New Hampshire 500 Highest, and we'll find out what other adventures she has planned for the summer. Plus, we'll talk about a strange new hiking trend called quadrobics, get another update from Dave as he makes his way through Pennsylvania on the Appalachian Trail, discuss the ongoing closure at Lincoln Woods, explore whether the White Mountains are really part of the Appalachians, look at a growing human waste problem on Colorado's Blue Lakes Trail, a grizzly attack survivor in Glacier National Park, and the death of Yellowstone's last working payphone. We'll also review the Osprey Poco LT child carrier, celebrate the opening of the AMC High Mountain Huts for the season, talk about Mike's hike on Jennings and Sandwich Dome, Nick's adventures on Hancock and Madison, highlight some incredible listener hikes including Liz Fay's East Osceola and Hale Brook Trail maintenance project, dive into recent search and rescue news, and take a look back at one of the greatest albums of the 1970s, Breakfast in America by Supertramp. Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams Stomp's new Mustache Wax Instagram Page   Topics Recording issue - missing episode Welcome Liz Planning for Alzheimer's 48 Peaks Hike this weekend  Only Fans Hiking Influencer on the PCT Quadrobics Update on Dave S***s AT Journey Recycled Percussion guys at it again Trail and Hut updates  Are the White Mountains part of the Appalachian Mountains?  People pooping too much on trail Grizzly Attack Payphones and how phones worked in the before internet days.  Recent Hikes - Jennings Peak, Sandwich Dome, Hancocks, Madison and Blue Hills Guest of the week - Liz Fay Recent SAR 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 Viral OnlyFans star rescued off Mt. Whitney (from Knobbie) Background Article Reddit Discussion 'quadrobics' gaining popularity in the hiking world Justin from Recycled Percussion tackles a new challenge White Mountain National Forest | Lincoln Woods Trail Closure AMC High Mountain Huts are all open for the season Byyoursideoutfitters the Whites are not part of the Appalachian Mountains Colorado's Blue Lakes Trail Has a Massive Human Waste Problem Hiker survives grizzly attack, Glacier NP The last working payphone in Yellowstone is dead.  Osprey Poco LT Child Carrier Monadnock 50 finest list Injured Hiker Rescued on the Lonesome Lake Trail in Lincoln - 5/21 Overdue Hiker - 5/26 Injured Hiker Airlifted from Bondcliff Trail - 5/28 Injured Hiker Rescued on the Old Bridle Path in Franconia - 5/29 Missing Person - 6/1 Massachusetts Man Assisted off Falling Waters Trail - 6/4 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 235 - Welcome Liz Fay, Quadrobics, Hancocks, Mt. Madison, Jennings Peak, Sandwich Dome, AT Trail Culture

  7. Jun 5

    Episode 17 - So You Wanna - Grand Traverse

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

  8. 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

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