Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

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Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

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 179 - SLASR 2024 Recap, Lost Pass Hike, Recent SAR News

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 179 - SLASR 2024 Recap, Lost Pass Hike, Recent SAR News

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  This week we recap 2024, we have new year resolutions, Favorite hikes, new gear, memorable moments, an update on a backpacking youtuber who died in Sweden, Stomp and Dave hike a lost pass in Waterville Valley, Recent Search and Rescue news including a missing hiker in the Adirondacks and a hiker who tried to warm up on a snow cat at the summit of mount washington and ended up getting a ride down the mountain after realizing he was woefully prepared for the weather conditions. This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Donations Conservation Officer to run Boston Marathon in memory of Levi Frye and suicide awareness.   Topics Home Alone Vibes Homework for Stomp - Favorite Christmas Songs and New Years Resolutions Favorite Hikes of 2024 New Gear  We joined PUDs Podcast this week  A look back at some guests from 2024 Events coming up Update on YouTuber Death in Sweden TrailsNH  Pop Culture Talk Recent Hikes - Webster Cliffs, Ossipee Range Stomp hikes the Lost Pass with Dave - Some History of the Area Recent Search and Rescue News    Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Michael W Smith - No Eye Had Seen Atlas Helium Snow Shoes Lowe Backpacks PUDs Podcast KaBoom X Freestyle Show free park days for 2025 the Eaglet Youtubers death in Sweden the Outdoor Boys DIY pull-pin firestarter for backpacking 2nd method with cotton rounds Snow Depth Report Injured Hiker on Shoestring Gully Missing Hiker in the Adirondacks Two Hikers lost on Mount Chocorua Unprepared Hiker driven off the summit of Mount Washington Rescuers recount rescue in the Maine wilderness Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha

    1h 50m
  2. Episode 178 - Ty Gagne Joins us to talk about The Lions of Winter - Part 2 of 2

    DEC 13

    Episode 178 - Ty Gagne Joins us to talk about The Lions of Winter - Part 2 of 2

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com    This week, writer Ty Gagne joins us to discuss the release of his new book, The Lions of Winter, the story of a search and rescue of two young climbers on Mount Washington, Hugh Herr and Jeff Batzer. The book chronicles the events of this multi-day rescue that took place in January of 1982 focusing on the men and women involved in the rescue including Albert Dow a young member of the rescue team that lost his life in an avalanche below the Lion Head area. This is the second part of our discussion.    Note - This episode contains spoilers. If you have not read The Lions of Winter,    This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Donations Conservation Officer to run Boston Marathon in memory of Levi Frye and suicide awareness.   About Ty Gagne/ Lions of Winter Ty Recommends Purchasing the book from local bookstores. Here are some options:  Mount Washington Observatory Bookstore Bondcliff Books Gibson Bookstore Full Conditions NH Website   Topics Welcome Back Ty Part 2 of our discussion about The Lions of Winter   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha

    1h 28m
  3. Episode 177- Ty Gagne Joins us to talk about The Lions of Winter - Part 1 of 2

    DEC 6

    Episode 177- Ty Gagne Joins us to talk about The Lions of Winter - Part 1 of 2

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com    This week, writer Ty Gagne joins us to discuss the release of his new book, The Lions of Winter, the story of a search and rescue of two young climbers on Mount Washington, Hugh Herr and Jeff Batzer. The book chronicles the events of this multi-day rescue that took place in January of 1982 focusing on the men and women involved in the rescue including Albert Dow a young member of the rescue team that lost his life in an avalanche below the Lion Head area. To start the show, we have forest road updates, the first avalanche of the year on Tuckerman Ravine, the countdown to winter, a sinkhole swallows a grandma in Pennsylvania (a cat is involved in this situation), plus some recent search and rescue events in NH.  Note 1 - This episode contains spoilers. If you have not read The Lions of Winter, Ty's segment starts around 45 minutes into the show. We get into more specific details (caution - spoilers)  around the 60 minute mark.   Note 2 - We turned on Ads from our Podcast Publisher this week as a test. Will determine if we keep them on for next year.  This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Donations Conservation Officer to run Boston Marathon in memory of Levi Frye and suicide awareness.   About Ty Gagne/ Lions of Winter Ty Recommends Purchasing the book from local bookstores. Here are some options:  Mount Washington Observatory Bookstore Bondcliff Books Gibson Bookstore Full Conditions NH Website   Topics Welcome Ty Winter is here because the annual Snowshoe / Posthole social media arguments have begun Live from the Woodpecker Studio - Mike recording in the same room with Stomp Forest Road  Avalanche in Tuckerman - Eastern Snow and Avalanche Workshop Full Conditions Rek Lis Event Pushups and Situps / Planet Alignment Lady falls down a sinkhole in PA Leavitt’s Bakery Lawsuit goes to trial in February  Recent Search and Rescue News Ty Gagne - Intro and Background info - Pinkham Notch / SAR (Timestamp - 45 minutes)  Ty Gagne - Part 1 of an overview of Lions of Winter (60 minute mark)    Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Wild Raven Endurance Coaching Forest Rd update Video captures skier triggering small avalanche ESAW Record for most push-ups in an hour by a woman has been broken Sinkhole may have swallowed grandma Another Article - 3am, looking for her cat Doughnut shop to get their day in court, this February Youtuber dies in Swedish Wilderness Hikers rescued from Lincoln Brook Trail Littleton man recovered from Kinsman Ridge   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha

    1h 43m

  4. NOV 27

    Full Conditions DJ Mix 2024

    Originally slated for the recent Full Conditions Live event at Rek'lis Brewing, in support of the New Hampshire Outdoor Council, this set was delayed for time. Here it is in it's original form, as planned for the show. Hope you enjoy it, and Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Stomp

    1h 39m
  5. Episode 176 - Live Show from Rek’Lis Brewing - Full Condition Fund Raiser Event

    NOV 22

    Episode 176 - Live Show from Rek’Lis Brewing - Full Condition Fund Raiser Event

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   This week we are at Rek Lis Brewing for their annual Full Condition event. Ty Gagne is joining us, Ty has a new book coming up so he is going to drop a details about the upcoming book,  Ken Bosse is back for another comedy set, I’ll share some recent search and rescue data and trends, plus the Rek lis team, Andy from the Cog Railway along with Camryn, Patrick from Mt. Washington State Park, Mike and Jay from the Mt.Washington Weather Observatory,  Cindy from the Alzheimer's Association, and Lynn from the Hiking Buddies. All this plus some surprise guests. This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Donations Conservation Officer to run Boston Marathon in memory of Levi Frye and suicide awareness.   Topics Welcome Littlefoot Welcome Ty Gagne (12:00)  Recent Search and Rescue Data (25:00)  Ken Bosse  Rek’Lis Steve and Marlaina  Lynn from Hiking Buddies, Cindy from Alzheimers  Welcome Patrick from Mt. Washington State Park and Andy from the Cog Railway Mike from Mount Washington Weather Observatory Q&A   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Search and Rescue Data updated for 2024 The Lions of Winter - Ty Gagne   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

    2h 25m
  6. Episode 175 - Welcome Amy - Hiking all of the Maine Mountain Guide, Dave finishes the NH Highest 100, Mt. Greylock

    NOV 15

    Episode 175 - Welcome Amy - Hiking all of the Maine Mountain Guide, Dave finishes the NH Highest 100, Mt. Greylock

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   This week Stomp is off preparing for our live Full Conditions Event at Rek Lis Brewing so we have our friend Dave joining me to cohost. Dave recently finished New Hampshire Highest 100 so he will talk about his experience pursuing this list which is heavily focused on Bushwhacks. Later in the episode we are joined by Amy Niemczura Sowa who recently completed hiking all the trails in the Maine Mountain guide. We tend to focus on NH Redlining but our friends in Maine have their own crazy hiking pursuits so Amy will join us to talk about this accomplishment. Plus some White Mountain history, follow up on some true crime cases, a recap of the Rescue Me 5K, a preview of the upcoming Full Conditions Event at Reklis, A recent hike review of Mount Greylock,and Updated Search and Rescue Data for 2024  This weeks Higher Summit Forecast  Donations Conservation Officer to run Boston Marathon in memory of Levi Frye and suicide awareness.   About Amy Amy's Blog - Maine - The Way Life Turned Out  https://www.instagram.com/thewaylifeturnedout/  Topics Welcome Dave Man fakes drowning, runs off to Uzbekistan Insurance Scammers use Bear costume to trash cars  Hikers carry 150 lbs worth of gear up Mt. Whitney and things go terribly wrong 2024 SAR Data  Arrest made on man who staged a fake bear attack Rescue Me 5K was a success Reklis Full conditions event is this weekend CO running the Boston Marathon to raise funds for Suicide Awareness White Mountain History - The Randolph Town Forest  Gear Review - Emergency Signal Balloon Beer talk and Dad jokes Mount Greylock Hike  Welcome Dave - NH 100 Highest list Welcome Amy Niemczura Sowa - Redlining / Hiking all of the Maine Mountain Guide Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Wild Raven Endurance Coaching Guy fakes his own death and fled to Uzbekistan  A TikTok Video emerges that lays out his plan Missing Hiker Kevin Race  Guys try to scam insurance using a Bear Costume while trashing their cars. The Video is hilarious  Hikers carry 150 lbs of gear including 5 gallons of water - trip goes horribly wrong and they need a rescue SAR Case Write Up Updated 2024 Data is coming up Update on the case of a man who staged a crime to look like a bear attack Guy has quite a history White Mountain / NH History - The story of the Randolph Town Forest Emergency Balloon NH !00 highest Amy's Instagram  Amy's Blog - Maine - The Way Life Turned Out  Purchase the Maine Mountain Guide Section Hiker Summary of the MMG Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

    2h 21m
  7. Episode 174 - Welcome Thru Hiker Oats from Sawyer! Franconia Ridge Hike and Trail updates

    NOV 8

    Episode 174 - Welcome Thru Hiker Oats from Sawyer! Franconia Ridge Hike and Trail updates

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  This week we are joined by thru hiker Oats from Sawyer. You likely know Sawyer as the go to company for water filtration products for hikers. Oats is their community manager and an experienced Thru Hiker so she is going to join us for a segment to talk about her experience as a Thru Hiker, she’ll give us advice on the AT, an update on how recovery efforts are going in Western North Carolina, we will talk about Sawyer’s various product offerings and she will even tell some stories about her super cool Husky. All this plus a backpacker is murdered in Montana, A look at the story of the Kodiak Bear Whisperer Timothy Treadwell, a recent hike on Franconia ridge with some updates on the extensive trail work done this summer and fall plus some recent Search and Rescue news,  This weeks Higher Summit Forecast Donations Go Fund Me - Peter Gibney   About Katie “Oats” Houston and Sawyer Products @Oatshikes instagram Oats Linktree Sawyer  Sawyer Products Topics Rescue Me 5K  REI Limits Customers Returns Backcountry Crimes staged to look like bear attacks Tim Treadwell - the Alaskan Bear Whisperer gets eaten by a Bear Recent Hike on Franconia Ridge - Reviewing Trail updates Notable listener Hikes  Welcome Katie “Oats” from Sawyer Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Wild Raven Endurance Coaching Rescue Me 5K REI is limiting some customers ability to return items Brutal murder of backcountry camper in Montana  A wild story out TN - Hiker killed, Murderer attempted to make the crime scene look like a bear attack Some Sightings of the suspect Timothy Treadwell Story  Grizzly Man Documentary Tilted Compass Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

    2h 1m
  8. Episode 173 - Welcome back Shawn “Larry the Log” Mahoney, White Mountains hiking - Crescent and Randolph Mountains

    NOV 1

    Episode 173 - Welcome back Shawn “Larry the Log” Mahoney, White Mountains hiking - Crescent and Randolph Mountains

    https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   This week we are joined by Shawn Mahoney. Shawn is known as the guy who hikes with one of the biggest hiking celebrities in the region - Larry The Log. Shawn has been hiking with his log for the last few years and has now completed the triple crown of thru hiking - having done the PCT and CDT since he last joined us on episode 79. In addition to catching up with Shawn we have some weather predictions for the winter, we talk about whistle usage, Road closures, a woman drops her phone in a crevice and ends up stuck upside down for hours, missing elderly couple in Maine, Gear Reviews, Recent hikes on Crescent Mountain and Mount Randolph, and local search and rescue news.   This weeks Higher Summit Forecast  Donations Go Fund Me - Peter Gibney   About Shawn Mahoney NH Chronicle WOKQ Article   Topics Happy Halloween  Welcome Wild Raven Endurance Coaching!  Stick Season is here!  Daylight Savings is coming  Mike Travels to London Whistle safety discussion NH Farmers Almanac forecast Forest Roads Status Stuck between a rock and a rock Elderly people going missing  Trail Talk Highpoint Podcast (Thanks Al) Heart health Cold Turkey Plunge at Waterville Valley Gear talk Ty Gagne’s new book preview Welcome Shawn Mahoney - Larry the Log returns!  Recent Search and Rescue news Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Wild Raven Endurance Coaching The oldest door in Westminster Abbey Forest Road Status TrailsNH Woman drops phone,  gets stuck upside down in cave Missing hiker, 72, found near her dead husband’s body in Maine woods kept alive after dog slept on her chest Missing woman in Ossipee, NH Husband offering a reward Follow up on a recent Rescue on Mount Madison Original Story of rescue Heart screenings offered after students death Life Line Screening Services Cold Turkey Plunge Lighting solution for those afraid of night hiking. Video  stocking stuffer The Lions of Winter - Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington Man Slips on Bingham Falls in Stowe, VT, hypothermic and still telling bad jokes Injured hiker, Mt. Roberts Trail Injured hiker, Ammonoosuc Ravine Tr Medical emergency, Mt. Chocorua  Injured hiker, Tripyramids  Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

    1h 52m
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