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. Episode 219 - Welcome Meghan and Paul from 48 Peaks Alzheimer's Association, Ty Gagne Event, Drunk Hiker, Mountain Lions and Bears

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    Episode 219 - Welcome Meghan and Paul from 48 Peaks Alzheimer's Association, Ty Gagne Event, Drunk Hiker, Mountain Lions and Bears

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  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 48 Peaks website Ty Gagne Event at Spyglass Brewing on Feb 7th (Scroll down for info and to register - free event) 48 Peaks Alzheimers Instagram   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 Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Hike safe Card Reminder  Order Hike Safe Card Mount Washington Road Race Lottery is opening up on Feb 10th Wilderness First Aid Classes - SOLO Trail Adoption AMC Trail Adopter Application Program Guidelines Trail Maintenance trips and groups to get involved NH ranked the healthiest state in the nation.  Raise your hand if LED headlights are blinding you.  Will drone ban impact SAR? But wait… The government pivots A really satisfying video of the Conway Scenic Railroad plowing tracks The Cog does the same Drunk hiker could be billed Olympic snowboarder dies is avalanche Hiker killed by Mtn. Lion on New Years day in California  Mountain lion in New York Another sighting in October Wolf in New York as well recent news California homeowner terrorized by squatting bear Stiga Racer  Mountain Wanderer Feathered Friend Release Party Two Massachusetts Men Rescued from Mount Lafayette - 12/12/25 Two Hikers Rescued on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey - 12/19/25 Injured Hiker on Black Mountain - 1/2/26 Injured Hiker Rescued on North Pack Monadnock - 1/4/26 Sponsors, Friends  and Partners 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 13m

  2. JAN 9

    Episode 13 - So You Wanna - The Algonquin Trail

    Opening up 2025 with a So You Wanna Episode - Stomp breaks down the Algonquin Trail!  Enjoy!

    44 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    stompmachine - NYE - 2025

    It's been a minute, or a blink of a minute, since the last mix. Out of hundreds of potential tracks, here are a few comets that kept catching my ear. For 2026, the SLASR family wishes everyone an epic year of adventure, growth and love. Excelsior - Sonus Magicus - Audi et Impera Sonum ~ stompmachine

    1h 15m
  4. Episode 218 - Hiking Comedy with Dave, 2025 Recaps, Whaleback Mountain Hike, White Mountain Mysteries - Louise Chaput and Patric McCarthy

    12/19/2025

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

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   Welcome to the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined for our year end episode by our friend and sometimes cohost, Dave or Dave s***s in the woods fame. Dave will join me and nick with a year end reflection of all the hiking and adventures we did. Listen up and you can start planning for 2026 hiking and hear about some of the moments that stood out the most to us. Plus  some jokes and shenanigans, we have local NH hiking news, recaps of recent hikes on Whaleback, a sunrise hike on Mount Kearsarge and a trip out to Mount Cannon for the December grid. All this and more as we say see ya later to 2025.  Note - we had some audio issues for the last 30 minutes - Nick worked his audio editing magic but just a heads up the audio changes slightly at the end.    Topics Welcome Dave and no one knows Dave's real last name Mike's leave no trace violation and more Mt. Agassiz Nick hosts games - Would you rather? And Two Truths and a Lie Thanks to Mountain Wanderer NH Fish and Game Retirement  MA is too expensive  NH Parks 1st Day Hikes Fiance's family pranks her over a 10k race  Cold Case Murder Update  Gear Talk  Music Minute - Heart  Recent Hikes - Mike, Dave and Stomp hike Whaleback Mountain and Patrick McCarthy Search  Recent Hikes - Nick hikes Kearsarge and Cannon 2025 Highlights  Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Mount Agassiz  Logging RR Poster at the Mountain Wanderer, thanks Forrest! Shout out to Heidi Murphy who is retiring from NH Fish and Game  High cost of living in the Baystate driving period to NH  Register for NH State Parks 1st Day Hikes - good idea for families Families who run - fiance's family pranks bride to be about a fake 10k race Image of backpack from 2001 hiker murder cold case released  Former WM Trail Collective director  to lead guilty to Federal charges of fraud Article with more details  Cat Shield  Snowfeet Walkski Patric McCarthy Case Step Mother Disputes Murder Theory in death of Patric McCarthy Troubled Homelife Preceded Young Boys Death    Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

    2h 12m
  5. Episode 217 - Welcome Forrest from Mountain Wanderer, Christmas in the Whites, Father and kids in Utah, South Moat Hike

    12/12/2025

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

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   Welcome to episode 217 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by the new owner of the Mountain Wanderer bookstore, Forrest Chess. Forrest joined us for a short segment during full conditions but we wanted to invite him back in for a longer discussion to learn about his background and to plug the change in ownership so when you go into the store to buy all your books and white mountain themed gifts and other items you know a little about him. Plus Nick shares some info about Canada Lynx, Missing person in maine, Christmas activities in and around the whites, Search and Rescue Otters, Bad parenting, Gear Reviews for Osprey backpacks, music minute, notable hikes, recent hikes on South Moat and Blue hills and sound search and rescue news. Im Mike, and I'm Nick, lets get started.    About Mountain Wanderer Mountain Wanderer Website Shop Online   Topics Snow Storm in NH Missing hiker near Dracula's castle Race to the Clouds returns to Mount Washington  Missing Person on Maine Island Christmas things to do in and around the White Mountains Rescue Otter Alaska long night Bad Fathers - Kidney donor story and recent rescue of a father and kids in Utah New Gear from Osprey Dad Jokes, Music Minute, Recent hikes in the Blue Hills and South Moat Welcome Forrest from Mountain Wanderer Franconia Notch Highway Recent SAR News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Hiker missing near dracula's castle in Romania Race to the Clouds returns this August  Canada Lynx in Northern NH Missing person on Maine Island  https://nestlenookfarmnh.com/  Cutting a Christmas Tree in the White Mountains Santa's Village - some dates are sold out Conway Scenic Railway - Santa Express Santa on the Cog - select dates in Dec A Christmas Carol in Lincoln, NH Meet Splash, the first SAR otter Polar night returns in Alaska Meet Splash, the first SAR otter Polar night returns in Alaska Worst father ever  Son got the transplant from someone else Later sentenced to 42 years in prison Utah Father Charged with Abuse and torture for dangerous Hike with his young children Reddit SAR Discussion Connor O'Brien Skiing YouTube Missing Hiker - 11/25/25 Hiker Injured on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey - 11/22/25 Lost Hikers on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey - 11/23/25   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

    2h 10m
  6. Episode 216 - Rebecca Sperry and Andy from the Cog - White Mountain History, Winter Hiking Advice, Tragedy in Patagonia

    12/05/2025

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

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   Welcome to episode 216 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week, we are joined by Rebecca Sperry, Rebecca has been a guest and stand in cohost for us and we wanted to have her come back in to update us on her recent adventures, including the white mountain redline / trace adventures she has been up to. Andy from the cog is here to share some history about old logging roads, - where are they, what are they, how did they get here and more. Plus a reminder, don't forget about the good samaritans, a new White Mountain Almanac book is now available, search suspended for missing hiker on Blood mountain in GA, Deadly beer attack in Canada, Tragedy in Patagonia, Winter hiking advice, recent hikes on Mt. Garfield and Aggassiz, and some search and rescue events on Mt. Monadnock.    Topics Message SLASR Podcast to buy Nick's 2026 calendar Road Closures - Snow Full Conditions reflections  Good Samaritan Rescues  White Mountain Almanac  Update on missing man Blood Mountain GA  Bear attack in Canada  O Circuit Hiker Deaths  Winter Hiking Advice - Backpacks, mounting snowshoes on packs, when to wear snowshoes and when to use microspikes  Dad Jokes, Music Minute, Beer Talk  Recent hikes - Mt. Garfield, Mount Agassiz, Kearsarge North, Mt. Avalon Notable listeners  White Mountain History - Logging Roads and rail lines in the White Mountains   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Scouts assist hiker off Lafayette  White Mountains Almanac Search Suspended on Blood Mountain for missing man Deadly bear attack in Canada  Tragedy in Patagonia for O Circuit Hikers Logging Railroads of the White Mountains, C. Francis Belcher Appalachian Mountain Club Books JE Henry's Logging Roads: The History of the East Branch & Lincoln and Zealand Valley Railroads by Bill Gove  Logging Railroads of the Saco River Valley by Bill Gove Logging Railroads Along the Pemigewasset River by Bill Gove  The Life of James Everell Henry Where the Wild River Flows    Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

    2h 19m
  7. Episode 215 - Live Full Conditions Event

    11/28/2025

    Episode 215 - Live Full Conditions Event

    Donate to the New Hampshire OutDoor Council 109 Below Film   Welcome to the Full Conditions Winter Kick off with the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast crew, joined by Ty Gagne, and special guests Joe Lentini and Paul Cormier of Mountain Rescue Service . This week we are enjoying the screening of the film 109 Below - We will start off with our guests discussing the film and they will share some stories and experiences of their involvement in search and rescue in New Hampshire.    We're also excited to have co hosts Stomp and Nick joining us, Stomp is like Michael Jordan now but he will be making a rare post retirement appearance for one night only and Nick was able to break free from baby duty to be here. Also joining us are our friends and sometimes cohosts Andy from the Cog and Dave of DaveShitsinthewoods fame. Andy will share some details on recent rescues that happened on Mount Washington where 20+ hikers got caught above treeline in severe conditions,  We will also be joined by Reklis Steve to update us on all things Reklis brewing. Forrest Chess will stop by to update us on his transition into owner and caretaker of the legendary Mountain Wanderer book store and we will be joined by Burgeon Outdoors as well.  All this plus Dad Jokes, and more surprises.   Show Notes Welcome and Thanks Joe Lentini, Paul Cormier and Ty Gagne - 109 Below Forrest from Mountain Wanderer and Nick from Burgeon Andy From the Cog and Dave join us - Mt. Washington Rescues Rek Lis Steve  Paul Cormier of MRS Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com The Mountain Wanderer  Rek Lis Brewing 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee

    1h 44m
  8. Episode 214 - Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker, Missing Hiker on Blood Mountain, Winter Hiking, History, and Hiking the Belknaps

    11/21/2025

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

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  Welcome to Episode 214 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by Taylor, the Nahamsha Hiker. Taylor is a well known thru hiker and content creator with a large following on Youtube. She has hiked the AT a couple of times and is an avid NH and Northeast hiker. She will sit in with us tonight and later will find out about her hiking background, the process of creating her videos, advice for future thru hikers as we quickly approach the spring, and her future plans. Plus, an update on the Full Conditions live event, Winter Hiking basics, a missing hiker on Blood Mountain in GA, some history segments, Hiking gear for parents of little kids, new winter hiking backpacks, a music minute and Nick hikes the Belknaps.  JOIN SLASR, REKLIS AND FRIENDS LIVE IN NOVEMBER AT FULL CONDITIONS EVENT - TICKETS HERE About Taylor Taylor's Website Nahampsha Gifts YouTube Channel Winter Hiking Mistakes   Topics Welcome Taylor Full Conditions Prep Headlamps Winter Hiking Recap  Missing Hiker and Blood Mountain Tails Gear Talk and Kids hiking  White Mountains History - Blueberry Rebellion and Presidential Range Naming weirdness Music Minute - Witch Post Recent Hikes - Nick on the Belknaps Welcome Taylor, Nahamsha Hiker   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Intro to Winter Hiking Episode - Part 1 Intro to Winter Hiking Episode - Part 2 Blood Mountain - GA - Missing Hiker Blood Mountain - Case of Meredith Emerson  Gary Hilton - The National Forest Killer  Mishansha Child Hiking Boots Osprey Poco Carrier Pack New REI Flash 50 Backpack Wildcraft 45 Liter Rucksack  Witch Post Twin Fawns Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee

    1h 49m
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