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. 9h ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Sep 11

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

    This week, all things Smarts Mountain and Mount Cube!

  6. Sep 4

    Episode 245 - Welcome Ryan from Recycled Percussion - Recapping his Hiking the 4000 Footers challenge

    Welcome to Episode 245, this week we are joined by Ryan Vezina of Recycled Percussion. Ryan went viral last fall for participating in a New Hampshire hiking challenge where with no experience, he attempted to hike all 48 of New Hampshire's 4000 Footers in 7 days. He ultimately missed the 7 day mark but was successful in completing the challenge in 11 days total. Ryan gained a lot of attention and some controversy during the attempt and we covered the event on a dedicated episode back in October of last year. We've been in touch with him on and off and schedules have finally aligned to allow us to sit down with him to get his perspective. We will also learn about his background in other endurance activities and he will share more about his music and media activities. All this plus, its time to start planning for the 9-11 memorial on the summit of mount washington, a 91 year old hiker completes the AT, Flash Floods in the Grand Canyon, and we caught up with friend of show Dave S***s in the Woods as he left the White Mountains and is now entering Maine.   About Our Guest  Chaos and Kindness store - https://chaosandkindness.store/ On instagram  On Facebook  Recycled Percussion - https://www.recycledpercussion.com/ On Instagram  On Facebook  Tour Dates - Cake Theater  https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Welcome back Stomp again Search and Rescue trends  SLASR Crew and Ryan rate out summer  9/11 Memorial on Mount Washington next week  Greybeard becomes the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail Full Conditions Update  Rescue Me 5K  Dave S***s in the Woods update  Welcome Ryan from Recycled Percussion and Chaos and Kindness - starts at the 26 minute mark  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 9-11 Memorial on Mt Washington Greybeard completes the AT Rescue Me 5k 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 245 - Welcome Ryan from Recycled Percussion - Recapping his Hiking the 4000 Footers challenge

  7. Aug 28

    Episode 244 - White Mountain Search and Rescue Trends, Hiking the Tripyramids, Roadless Rule change proposal

    Welcome to Episode 244 of the Sounds like a Search and Rescue Podcast. Topics to cover include an update to a regulation change proposal that could impact the White Mountains - we will discuss the Roadless Rule changes being proposed by the federal government that would potentially open up the Whites to additional risk of road development for logging and fire prevention. Plus Dave S***s and Full conditions Event updates, An injured hiker on the lower section of Huntington Ravine suffers a lower leg injury and crawls her way down trail before calling for a rescue, NH is increasing toll prices, 78 year old man is convicted of killing defenseless turtles, Race Car update on Mount Washington, An update on a cold case murder from 1977, a music minute, recent hikes on the Tripyramids, Nick explores the North shore of Mass with a visit to Rockport and Gloucester, Recent SAR news and the topic of the week is an update to SAR data where we share the latest trends and data - a preview - 2026 is shaping up to be the busiest Search and Rescue year since we began tracking media reports in 2019. July alone had 26 search and rescue incidents which is a record.  https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Fenway Park, Mai Tais and Road Trips Nick's new cat Lunar Eclipse Roadless Rule for WMNF Full conditions and Dave S***s on the Appalachian Trail Update Injured Hiker on Huntington Ravine Trail NH Toll Price Increase  Man kills Turtles 1977 murder of Shari Roth  Mount Washington Hill Climb Hoover Dam is drying up Gear Review - Yuka APP food scanner Music Minute - Counting Crows Recent Hikes - Rockport and Gloucester, MA Recent Hikes - Tripyramids  Recent Trends for Search and Rescue Events in the White Mountains 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 Full Lunar Eclipse, Friday at 12:13 AM. Roadless Rule for WMNF  USDA statement Injured Hiker crawls out of Huntington Ravine Lakes Region SAR wrote up a summary of the incident New toll hikes in New Hampshire to take effect Jan. 1 - WMUR NH man, 78, accused of killing 15 turtles with UTV convicted on animal cruelty charges Shari Roth case: Officials release photos, seek information - WMUR Sawyer Brook, Sawyer River Trail confusion  Reddit Thread Scott Speed Obliterates Mount Washington Hill Climb Record in Purpose-Built Subaru WRX Hoover Dam reaches crisis levels,  potentially impacting 40 million plus Hatchet Session IPA and McAteer's Dry Irish Stout Magnolia Woods and Rafes Chasm, Halibut Point State Park Essex County Greenbelt   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 244 - White Mountain Search and Rescue Trends, Hiking the Tripyramids, Roadless Rule change proposal

  8. Aug 21

    Episode 243 - Listener Spotlight - Adrian! Jigger Johnson Recap, Rescue on Franconia Ridge, Hike on Smarts Mountain / Mt. Cube

    Welcome to episode 243 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, we switch up the cohost lineup yet again with Stomp filling in for Mike, tonight we're joined by Adrian, better known as abomb_gram, to talk about chasing the Grid, his recent adventure on the John Muir Trail and more, I was out hiking a portion of the AT with our buddy Dave and was out pacing my cousin Jay in the final half of the Jigger Johnson 50-miler. We check in on Dave's progress through the Whites, hear the current Apostle Point standings, another rescue on Franconia Ridge, fires in Rumney, Notable hikes, search and rescue news, and more!   About our guest  Follow Adrian's instagram  https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Welcome back Stomp + where's Mike Welcome Adrian Jigger Johnson Update DaveShits update and Apostle Points  Full Conditions update Mt. Lafayette Rescue Rescue Me 5K Fire breaks out on Rumney rocks Hiker Dies via lightning strike Recent Hikes - Nick hiked Smarts / Cube with Dave and Liz to support his AT Thru hike Notable Hikes of the week Guest of the Week - Adrian 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 4 hikers Rescued on Mt. Lafayette to be billed Rescue Me 5K  Roundtop Mtn.  Northwoods Law is alive and well on Youtube  Hiker dies by lightning strike on Mt. Etna Young Hiker Assisted out of the Woods in Randolph - 8/11 Hiker Suffers Medical Emergency on Mt. Hale in Bethlehem - 8/12 Injured Hiker - 8/12 Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker Injured at the Zealand Hut in Bethlehem - 8/13 Mount Monadnock Hiker Airlifted - 8/14   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 243 - Listener Spotlight - Adrian! Jigger Johnson Recap, Rescue on Franconia Ridge, Hike on Smarts Mountain / Mt. Cube
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