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Episode 165 - Welcome Barefoot Ken, Stuck on Mount Washington during Hurricane Carol in 1954.30 Aug 202402:14:11

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 This week we are joined by Barefoot Ken. Ken is an ultrarunner and writer, based in New York but has traveled extensively including most of the mountains of the Northeast. Ken is a minimalist/barefoot runner and hiker who will share some stories of his adventures and also talk about his approach to outdoor adventuring. Plus, ever wonder what it might be like to be on Mount Washington in the middle of a hurricane? We have a recollection of Hurricane Carol from 1954 from Peter Hood who as a young man was stuck near the summit of Boott Spur with a friend during the torrential rain and high winds of this famous storm and lived to tell the story. All this plus the weather is starting to change, some tips and reminders related to staying safe on trail as it gets cooler, Flags on the 48 is coming up soon, REI had a rough earnings forecast, Yellowstone Tourist gone wild, new OSHA rules related to search and rescue, Lost on a mountain in maine comes to theaters in November, recent hikes on Eagle Cliff, Black mountain and welch dickey, and notable hikes

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 

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Topics

  • Stomp's tips for gear, weather is changing

  • Flags on the 48

  • National Parks receives a big donation

  • REI Struggles

  • Hikers in trouble on a Presidential Traverse - F&G advises to stay out overnight

  • NH Paw Rescue saves another dog

  • Yellowstone arrest

  • Guy gets his leg trapped on a railroad trestle in ADK

  • New OSHA Rules impact volunteer SAR teams

  • Gear talk

  • New Movie comes out in November - Lost on a Mountain in Maine 

  • Recent hikes on Black Mountain and Eagle Cliff

  • Notable Hikes of the week 

  • Welcome Barefoot Ken 

  • Peter Hood's story of being caught on Mount Washington during the Hurricane Carol from 1954

 

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stompmachine - clouds - DJ MIX22 Aug 202402:07:26

clouds

- stompmachine - 

8-22-2024

House music generally falls into the 125-128 BPM range. Progressive EDM can range anywhere from 125 bpm, upwards to 130 bpm and beyond.

Trance has staked its claim at the 138 BPM range. Often called 'uplifiting,' trance is fast-paced and melodic, perfect for power hiking, trail runing and the like...

This 'clouds' mix falls between the 130-138 BPM range. The tracks within are some of my favorite tracks from the past decade+; It's fast and beautiful. This is my favorite mix to date.

Enjoy!

~ Stomp

 

Pic: Mrs. Stomp

 

 

Episode 157 - Nick from the PUDs Podcast, White Mountains History - The Trail Masters, MWRR Recap, Trail Maintenance21 Jun 202402:19:33

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This week, we are joined by friend Nick Sidla. Nick is co-host of the PUDs Podcast - The "Pointless-Up-and-Downs" Podcast.  A podcast about hiking and everything you talk about while hiking. Nick is going to share some stories about his travels out west and we will discuss trail adoption and maintenance for those of you who are interested in getting into trail volunteering. All this plus a history segment where we dive into a period of White Mountain trail building that focused on how a small group of friends worked to  connect  all the major trail systems of the white mountains. Stomp gives a Mount Washington Road Race Recap,we have a  Father days review that includes Stomp making Mrs. Stomp follow him up the Holt Trail, Recent hikes on Adams/Madison, Welch Dickey, The Watcher and more - earthquakes, Mount Everest, Notable Hikes, and Bad Dad Jokes.

 

About Nick

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This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 

Topics

  • Happy Summer Solstice

  • Painter Canyon Rescue

  • Fathers Day Recap

  • Mount Washington Road Race Recap

  • Race the Cog

  • Seek the Peak 

  • Summit for Cindy

  • Maine Couple in trouble for poisoning trees

  • Sick Hikers in Grand Canyon, Earthquake in Grafton County

  • Mount Everest Video

  • White Bison in Yellowstone

  • Suckerpunch pickle juice

  • Beer Talk and Recent Hikes on Adams/Madison/Welch Dickey/and The Watcher

  • Notable Hikes

  • White Mountain History - Connecting the trails - Paul Jenks, Charles Blood, and Nat Goodrich

  • Guest of the Week - Nick Sidla, Trail Maintenance and PUDs Podcast

 

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Episode 73 - Tasha Spuches, and the story of Hannah Duston, Mrs. Stomp sits in, Men and Women dynamics on trail02 Sep 202202:11:57

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week Mrs. Stomp sits in as we dive into some more history by welcoming our friend Tasha Spuches. Tasha is a prolific hiker and the Author of the new book, The Devil Had Been Everywhere. Her book tells the story of Hannah Duston who has come up in discussions a few times during the podcast recently. Tasha will give us the background on Hannah and talk about her book. We are also going to get Tasha's perspective on gender dynamics and etiquette while on trail, we will learn about some of her favorite areas in the White Mountains and get her perspective on hiking with dogs. All this and we will wrap up with some recent Search and Rescue news.

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Topics

  • Guy gets eaten by a lion
  • Mrs. Stomp wants to get eaten by a bear and Tasha is a moose magnet
  • Santa's Village, Storyland and Whale's Tale
  • Gas powered vehicles are going to be banned in Massachusetts
  • Pop culture talk, House of Dragons, Paper Girls, giant TV and Mike loves the Gilmore Girls and 90210
  • Skyline Loop support - Larsen and Travis set the new FKT
  • Rek Lis live Event
  • Sponsors and Coffee Talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Recent Hikes - Timber Camp, Caribou Mountain in Evans Notch
  • Segment One - Welcome Tasha, Hiking Etiquette on trail when Men and Women interact
  • Segment Two - Hiking with Dogs
  • Segment Three - Tasha's new book - The Devil Had Been Everywhere

Show Notes

Episode 72 - Everything you ever wanted to know about a Pemi Loop26 Aug 202201:44:32

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are going to discuss a recent backpacking trip around the Pemigewasset Wilderness. This classic hike is known as the Pemi Loop and we will deep dive on all the logistics, challenges and info you need to plan out a single day, overnight or multi-night trip on the Pemi. Later in the show we have some updates on search and rescues in and around Franconia and Mount Washington   

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Topics

  • Naked Hiker Arrested at Zealand Hut
  • More Mass Shenanigans
  • Leaf Blower Guy is in the Whites
  • Geeking out on TV Shows
  • Mrs Stomp is a star! 
  • Skyline FKT kicks of Saturday at 6am
  • Event at Rek Lis
  • Kilkenny Ridge Race on Sept 17th
  • Hiker Ed and the Grid
  • Random Talk - Yellowstone, Venice Canal, Colorado River, Bear Attacks
  • Sponsors and Coffee Talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Notable Listener Hikes
  • Topic of the Day - Pemi Loop
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

 

Episode 71 - Mrs. Stomp joins the show to discuss the Stomps 4000 Footer Journey19 Aug 202201:23:35

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Mrs. Stomp who will give us the entire backstory of Stomp's hiking journey and share her own tale of completing the 4000 footers. All this and some recent search and rescue news. 

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Topics

  • Mike is out of the office, replaced by a mystery cohost
  • The Stomps last Pemi Float of the year.  
  • Reklis live event of September 11th
  • Skyline FKT on August 27th
  • waternomee bomber crash site near Moosilauke 
  • Funeral goes haywire - son knocks over moms casket
  • 13 Lives Movie 
  • Umbrella impales woman at the beach
  • Sponsors and Coffee 
  • Welcome Mrs. Stomp to the podcast
  • Beer talk without drinking any actual beer
  • Recent Hike on Welsh Dickey - nighttime hike to overlook 
  • Notable Hikes - Frankenstein Cliffs and Tom, Field and Willey
  • Topic of the week - Stomps origin story and Mrs. Stomps 4000 Footer journey
  • Recent Search and Rescue News. 

Show Notes

Episode 70 - Brittany talks about Tay's Summit Challenge, Mount Jackson and Webster, Recent SAR News12 Aug 202202:20:15

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Brittany from the Taylor James Steeves Foundation. Taylor was a young man who unfortunately passed away from cancer. His legacy and love of the outdoors continues on through the foundation so we will talk to Brittany to learn about the foundation and the upcoming Fundraiser - Tay's Summit Challenge.

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Topics

  • Truck Driver Found Not Guilty in horrific crash 
  • Live Show at Rek Lis on September 11th
  • Larsen's Skyline FKT
  • Entertainment talk - Chris Stapleton, Alone, Thirteen Lives
  • Lyme Disease Reminders and Patient Zero Podcast about Lyme Disease
  • Lake Meade is drying up and Las Vegas talk
  • Sponsors and Coffee Talk
  • Beer and Recent Hikes - Hannah Duston talk
  • Jackson - Webster 
  • Smarts Brook Ledges
  • Brittany from the Taylor James Steeves Foundation
  • Recent Search and Rescue News - National 
  • Recent Search and Rescue News - Local 

Show Notes

Episode 69 - Ben and Julie from the Hiking Buddies, Boating, Hiking Caps Ridge, Hiker in trouble on Jewell Trail05 Aug 202202:10:28

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we will reconnect with Ben and Julie from the Hiking Buddies to catch up on the latest goings on with the region's largest hiking group. They are busy planning their Mountains and Microbrews event which is coming up in September plus Julie has recently finished her 4000 list and was able to get Ben out for a hike so we will learn all about her big finish and cover some other updates including their partnership with Alzheimer's Association Longest Day event.

Show Correction from episode 68 - Hannah Dustin was alive in the 1600s, not the 1800's

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Topics

  • Grandpa Stomp's 1969 Woodstock Adventures
  • Stickers and the Restaurant Industry 
  • Thanks to Suzy and Alvaro for coming on the show
  • Rescue staffing and volume of SAR Events
  • Mike's family boating adventure in western Maine  
  • Songo Lock and Naples Maine
  • Chezwick Great Western Loop Update
  • Larsen does three Pemi Loops in row
  • Hoola Hoop Lady and kitchen sink hikers
  • Counter Culture has gone mainstream
  • Game of Thrones and SciFi talk
  • Sponsors and Coffee Talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Guy drives 160 mph on 93 north
  • Stomp got to ride the Cog
  • Hiking Mount Jefferson via Caps Ridge
  • Guests of the Week - Julie and Ben from the Hiking Buddies
  • John's rescue story on Mt. Pierce
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

Episode 68 - Suzy and Alvaro join us to talk White Mountain Hiking, Europe, Scotland and Huntington Ravine29 Jul 202201:59:41

Show Notes – Episode 68

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by hiking super couple Suzy and Alvaro. Both Stomp and I have known Suzy and Alvaro for many years now so we asked them to join us to talk about their various adventures hiking in and around the white mountains, their travels to Europe, Alvaro's experience as a guide in New Hampshire and to discuss their involvement in rescues, most recently a rescue in Scotland. We will also discuss some recent hiking adventures including a trip up Huntington Ravine.

Show Correction - The Belknap - Cutler Expidition happened in 1786, not the early 1800s

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Topics

  • Hiker Death in Badlands National Park
  • Mike continues to be in the doghouse - Trail names and Evans Notch Lodge
  • Corrections - Lizzie Borden and Hannah Duston
  • Gunstock Drama
  • Fatal Grizzly Attack
  • Sponsors and Coffee Talk
  • We have a new sponsor - Spinners Pizza Parlor in Andover MA
  • Recent Hikes
  • Belknap-Cutler Expedition
  • Huntington Ravine - Tuckerman Ravine
  • Guests of the Week - Suzy and Alvaro
    • Hiking in Europe
    • Rescue in Scotland
    • Hiking/Camping with Mike and Stomp
  • Recent Search and Rescue

Show Notes

 

Episode 67 - White Mountain Hiking in Evans Notch, Drones, Cog Railway Updates, Recent Search and Rescue News22 Jul 202201:46:09

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are playing  catch up on some recent hikes that we have done in and around the White Mountains, we will take you to Evans Notch, The Moat Mountain Range and Western Maine to discuss some of the mountains, trails and areas we have been exploring this summer. Later in the show we will catch up on some recent search and rescue news 

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Topics

  • Woodpecker Studio South is also a laundry room
  • Cog Railway News
  • Trail Names and Mike's in trouble again
  • Drone talk and Mountain Bikes
  • Crazy Avalanche and Grizzly Bears in Alaska
  • Wild week in the ADK
  • Guy breaks record pushing a peanut up Pikes Peak with his nose
  • Skyline FKT Attempt next month
  • New FKT on the Long Trail
  • Notable Hikes
  • Recent Hikes
    • East and West Royce
    • South Moat
    • Burnt Meadow - Slides
    • Caribou Mountain
    • South Baldface with Bethlynn and Mindy
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

Episode 66 - Yuma joins us, Dublin the Dog's recent rescue on Moosilauke, Veterans on the 48, Recent SAR News15 Jul 202201:43:19

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Hiker, Runner, Navy Veteran, Board Member of Veterans on the 48, Entrepreneur and Dog Rescuer Yuma Haidara. Yuma joins us to talk about a recent dog rescue she helped spearhead on Mount Moosilauke a few weeks ago. We will hear all about her role in getting a 120lbs burmese mountain dog down the Gorge Brook trail. We will also learn about her hiking background, her recent adventures and we will highlight her work with Veterans on the 48. 

*There were some audio challenges with the episode. Stomp worked some magic to reduce noise but we  apologize for some spots having background noise. 

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Topics

  • Woodpecker Studio South is also a laundry room
  • Hiking Poles and Cobwebs
  • Welcome Yuma Haidara
  • New NH 4000 Footer Fastest Known Time - Alyssa Godesky
  • Direttissima FKT Rules
  • Congrats to Arlette Laan for being the first known woman to complete the 11 National Scenic Trails
  • Congrats to Trish Herr for completing the Terrifying 25
  • Fun Videos - Bigfoot, Bison Gores, Bears sniffing tourists
  • Tornados and Northern Lights
  • Blueberry Picking
  • Oil on Boots
  • Message Stomp on Instagram if you want PT Services
  • Rebecca's strange gear discovery on Israel Ridge
  • Coffee and Sponsor Talk
  • Hazelton Brook Attempt
  • Welcome to Yuma
  • Presidential Traverse and AMC Huts
  • Yuma's Story of Helping to save Dublin the Dog on Moosilauke
  • Veterans on the 48
  • Recent Search and Rescue news

Show Notes

Episode 65 - Evans Notch, Dodge to Lodge Update, Carrigain Notch, and Other Random White Mountain talk01 Jul 202201:33:55

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are interviewing Stomp about a few past hikes that he has done that involve slides including Mount Lowell and Whitewall slide. In addition to those topics we/ve got some hikes planned over the long weekend so in preparation we looked up some history on the historical background of The Royce mountains and Evans Notch, All that and some recent search and rescue news.

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Topics

  • Stomp floats down the Pemi River
  • Snowflake Mountain on Netflix
  • Kids these days
  • Steve Mason completes the Dodge2Lodge Route over the weekend
  • Multi-State Hiker Vet entering the Whites with his bugle 
  • AT Thru Hiker Carrying a giant log / wooden post has entered the Whites as of June 20
  • Hiker repels bear with bear spray 
  • Dog Rescue on Moosilauke
  • Merchandise Updates
  • No Show on July 8th
  • Donation Reminders
  • Beer Talk, Recent Hikes, Notable Listener Hikes
  • Congrats to Shandi! 
  • Mount Lowell, Carrigain Notch and Whitewall Slide
  • Evans Notch Discussion
  • Recent Search and Rescue

Show Notes

Episode 64 - Mel and Floki the Adventure Cat, and a Crazy Weather Weekend In the White Mountains24 Jun 202201:43:54

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Mel who is a well known hiker in the region due to her partner - Floki the Adventure Cat. Anyone who has listened to SLASR knows we are big fans of furry felines so we will talk to Mel about all the logistics, training and planning that goes into hiking with a cat. 

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Topics

  • How Airplane Banners are flown
  • Naked Hiker Day
  • How to Make Cats like each other
  • Mount Washington Road Race cut short and bad weather weekend
  • Bug Survey and Deer Fly Tape
  • Sponsor and Coffee Talk
  • SLASR Stickers and Merch
  • Beer Talk
  • Recent Hikes - Welch Dickey Loop
  • Mike is on a hiking drought
  • Floating the Pemi
  • Notable Hikes
  • Welcome Mel Elam and Floki the Adventure Cat
  • Recent Search and Rescue news
  • Death on Gulfside Trail

Show Notes



Episode 156 - Henry David Thoreau's Misadventures and White Mountain Endurance Coaching14 Jun 202401:49:05

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This week, a recap of the 48 Peaks Alzheimer's event at Reklis and the associated hike taken up to Galehead Mountain. Plus we are joined by friend Kristina Folcik to discuss endurance coaching, and  training for those of you who may be looking to take your fitness, trail running, hiking or general wellness to another level. Plus we have some white mountain history with the story of famous writer Henry David Thoreau's misadventures on Mount Washington in the 1800s which includes starting a forest fire, getting lost in fog and injuring his ankle requiring three days of rest before being able to hike out of Tuckerman. Plus the mount washington road race is this weekend, Narcan for Fish and Game officers, Hydration advice on the trail, Dad Jokes, Stickers, and Search and rescue news including two rescues on Monadnock, A rescue on Jennings peak, Falling Waters, and one on Kearsarge North.

About Kristina

Kristina's Coaching Website

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This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 

Topics

  • 2024 The Longest Day - 48 Peaks at Reklis Recap - Umbrella discussion

  • Mount Washington Road Race is this weekend and Race the Cog is next weekend - Stomp DJing

  • Fentanyl Crisis

  • Vaping and Bears 

  • Stomp's Beer opening technique 

  • Cold beer storage and reminders on water filters

  • Dad Jokes, House of Dragons, Stickers, Patches

  • Recent Hikes - Galehead and Welch Dickey

  • Notable Hikes of the week 

  • Thoreau's Mount Washington Misadventures

  • Guest of the Week - Kristina Folcik

  • Recent Search and Rescue

 

Show Notes

 

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Episode 63 - Welcome Back Rebecca Sperry, Monadnock, White Mountain Tracing, Recent SAR News18 Jun 202201:45:02

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by our friend, Rebecca Sperry for an update on life, hiking, cats, cancer treatments, and an announcement on a special fundraiser. We also cover recent search and rescue news including false reports, bison gores, missing three year olds, missing cats, cliff falls and some local rescues. 

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Topics

  • SLASR Stickers and Merch
  • Mount Washington Road Race Trivia
  • Sponsors and Coffee Talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Segment One - Welcome Back Rebecca
  • Mount Monadnock
  • White Mountain Tracing
  • Cancer Update
  • Fundraisers
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

Episode 62 - Welcome Tim and Doug from Eastern Mountain Sports and GoEast10 Jun 202201:49:05
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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Eastern Mountain Sports, GoEast Writers Tim Peck and Doug Martland. Tim and Doug have written many articles on White Mountain History, gear, and abandoned trails so we will plan to dive into a number of  topics including a deep dive on the abandoned section of Crawford Path.

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Tim and Doug's Articles we highlighted

Topics

  • Episode 61 Corrections
  • Larsen, Steve and Lodge2Dodge Thoughts
  • Larsen on NH Chronicle
  • Bunny on trail
  • Chocorua Race Summary
  • Merchandise is coming - free stickers! 
  • Sponsors and Coffee
  • Notable Hikes of the Week
  • Segment 1 - Welcome Tim and Doug from EMS
  • Segment 2 - Abandoned Trails
    • Old Osseo
    • Hazelton Brook

Show Notes



Episode 61 - Lodge2Dodge update, Mt. Washington Auto Road, Hiking the Carters and recent SAR News03 Jun 202201:48:06

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are catching up on a few topics including the paving of the dirt section of the Mount Washington Autoroad along with some auto road  history,  a quick recap of Stomp's Lodge2Dodge event and we will cover some recent hikes, an overlooked fire tower hike and some recent search and rescue news. 

Topics

  • Chezwick Great Western Loop Hike update
  • Matt on the PCT
  • Dixie on the Eastern Continental Trail
  • Lincoln Woods Closure and options for getting into the Pemi
  • USFS Project list
  • Andy Cannon - Take the Bug Survey
  • Canada Jay Survey
  • Lost and Found in the White Mountains
  • Rockhopper has rebranded to White Mountain Endurance Races
  • Johnny Depp trail
  • Beer Talk 
  • Recent Hikes - Mike and Daughter on the Carters
  • Segment one - Mount Washington Auto Road is now paved
  • Segment two - Lodge2Dodge recap
  • Green Mountain
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

Episode 60 - White Mountains Lodge2Dodge Route with Steve and Larsen, Plus recent Search and Rescue News27 May 202201:32:24
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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by extreme adventurers Steve and Larsen who are going to be hiking a single day Lodge to Dodge route this month. This route starts at Ravine Lodge below Mount Moosilauke and will mostly follow the Appalachian  Trail through the heart of the white mountains crossing the AMC hut system and finishing up at the Joe Dodge Lodge. Later in the show, we will go through some recent search and rescue news. 

About Alzheimer's Association and 48 Peaks

Topics

  • Thanks to Alzheimer's Association
  • Guy gets the entire Appalachian Trail mad at him
  • More Info about Ice Age Trail
  • YouTube is censoring SLASR
  • White Mountain Fire Updates
  • Thanks to Marissa for saving a dog
  • Hiker Shuttle is now open in Franconia Notch
  • Sponsor and Coffee Talk
  • Segment one - Lodge2Dodge with Steve and Larsen
  • Segment two - Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

 

Episode 59 - Meghan and Cindy from Alzheimer's Association and 48 Peaks, Kearsarge North and Recent SAR News20 May 202201:54:50

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Meghan and Cindy from the Alzheimer's Association. They have been hard at work organizing their annual 48 Peaks fund raising event for the month of June where teams will come together and climb all 48 of NH's 4,000-footers. Later in the show we share some history about Kearsarge North and go through some recent search and rescue news. Things are getting busy in the Whites. 

About Alzheimer's Association and 48 Peaks

Topics

  • Old People who wake up early versus young people who sleep late
  • Arlette is on the Ice Age Trail
  • Fires in the White Mountains
  • Gravity Industries Jet Pack on Mountain Rescues
  • Hiker takes two tasers with her for safety
  • Lady is allergic to water
  • Starlink update
  • Catalytic Converter thief is arrested in Fryeburg/North Conway area 
  • North Conway news
  • Sponsors and Coffee Talk
  • Beer Discussions
  • Notable Hike of the Week 
  • Guests of the week - Welcome Meghan and Cindy to talk about 48 Peaks and Alzheimers
  • White Mountain History - Kearsarge North
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

 

Episode 58 - Scott Benerofe joins us to talk about his SOBO Appalachian Trail Thru Hike13 May 202202:15:12

https://slasrpodcast.com/  Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Aquaman,  Scott Benerofe, literally fresh off the trail, having completed a 5-month, south-bound trek of the Appalachian Trail. Many people complete the AT every year but very few complete this trail starting southbound in early December and hiking through the Winter.

About Scott

Topics

  • Mike screws up the podcast
  • Behind the scenes audio editing
  • Stomp's air raid siren is freaking everyone out
  • Kentucky Derby recap
  • Trail Stewards in ADK, Maine and New Hampshire
  • Coffee Talk and Sponsors
  • Beer Talk 
  • Recent Hikes
  • Kearsarge North
  • Knobbie and Stomp hike to The Captain
  • Listen Hike of the Week
  • Welcome Scott Benerofe

Show Notes

Note - Mike referenced "started in the winter" during the show. Want to clarify, Scott started in early Dec. 

Episode 57 - Kristina from Rockhopper Races, North Percy, Recent Search and Rescue News07 May 202201:39:14

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week joined by Kristina Folcik of Rockhopper Races to talk about mountain running and races in the White Mountains. We also talk about Starlink, White Mountain Hotels, Serial Killers and recent search in Rescue news. 

About Kristina and Rockhopper Races

Topics

  • Starlink has arrived
  • Arlette Laan - National Scenic Trails
  • Hotels and Resorts - Fires and Renovations
  • Concord Murders and NH Serial Killer Theory
  • NH Fish and Game is hiring Conservation Officers
  • More Hiking Pole research
  • Black Bears in Connecticut
  • Big Agnes is now selling backpacks
  • Coffee and Sponsors
  • Listener Hike of the Week - North Percy
  • Recent Hikes
  • Guest of the Week - Kristina from Rockhopper
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes




Episode 56 - Mount Adams Hiking Discussion and History, Dealing With Bugs and Recent SAR news29 Apr 202201:44:34

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

 

This week we visit Mount Adams where we cover a recent hike via Airline and do a deep dive on all the trails and history in and around the northern presidentials. Later in the show, Stomp is going to give his advice on how to survive bug season in the Whites. All this and recent search in Rescues in the Whites/ 

RMC Membership

Topics

  • Snow in April
  • Paragliders in the White Mountains
  • Woman falls into privy
  • Hiking maintenance app in New York 
  • Hiking Sins
  • Don't mess with large, wild animals
  • Hiking cat in the ADKs
  • Famous hiking animals
  • Recent Hikes - Timber Camp from Livermore
  • Recent Hike - Mount Adams via Airline
  • Mount Adams History - Randolph Mountain Club
  • Managing Bug Season 
  • Recent Search and Rescue news

Show Notes

Episode 55 - Welcome Back Andy - Hiking Pole Survey Update, Recent search and rescue news21 Apr 202201:26:31

Show Notes – Episode 55

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Andy Cannon of Reklis Brewing who is also our resident PT expert along with Stomp. Andy is going to give us a recap of a hiking pole survey we were able to conduct with participation from the audience. Later in the show we will talk a little about hiking in Florida and will wrap up with recent search and rescue news. 


Topics

  • Instagram Feedback
  • Stuck in a closet in Florida
  • Deceased AT Thru Hiker
  • Recent Hikes
  • Beer
  • Segment one - Welcome Back Andy / Hiking Pole Survey
  • Segment two - Florida hiking 
  • Segment three - Recent Search and Rescue news

Show Notes



Episode 54 - Eric Todd Sweet keeping it positive, Awesome things to do and Close Call on Mt. Madison15 Apr 202201:57:24

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by prolific white mountain hiker, Eric Todd Sweet. Eric is well known in the area so we asked him to join us so he can share some stories of his hiking adventures in the Whites and beyond. We share some awesome things to do with a spotlight on Western Maine and we also discuss the recent close call a hiker had on Mount Madison. 

Eric Todd Sweet Info

Awesome Things to Do In The White Mountains and Western Maine

 

Topics

  • Cheesy Netflix Dating Shows
  • Conditions up North
  • Raking in Maine
  • Update on Place Names
  • Matt on the PCT 
  • Tony Hawk Documentary
  • Sponsor - Coffee Talk
  • Beer and Recent Hikes
  • Welcome to Eric - Segment 1
  • Awesome things to do in the White Mountains and Western Maine - Segment 2
  • Close call on Mount Madison - Segment 3



Show Notes

 

Episode 155 - Jenn Kunze, living and working at McMurdo station in Antarctica, Stomp hikes a Pemi Loop07 Jun 202402:04:16

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 This week, we are joined by Jenn Kunze who is going to share her tale of spending time living and working as a sous chef at McMurdo Station in Antarctica for 6 months. Jen spent the fall of 2023 through March of 2024 down in Antartica and got to experience a bunch of cool adventures while at McMurdo. We will learn a little about her background and she will tell some stories about what it takes to live in one of the most remote areas of the world. All this plus rabies news, The Longest Day Hike for Alzheimer's event is this weekend, Mount Everest News, and Stomp sets a Pemi Loop FKT for being the first and fastest hiker to carry a pool noodle on the route 

Jenn's Antarctica Photos

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 

Topics

  • 2024 The Longest Day - 48 Peaks

  • Stomp continues to open beer with his teeth

  • Summits for Cindy Fundraiser

  • Squam Ridge Race Registration is now open

  • Teenager earns enough money playing minecraft to pay for an expedition to climb Mount Everest

  • Controversy in China over a pipe discovered supplying water to a waterfall

  • Singer gets bit by a bat in Spain

  • Glider crashes near Cannon Mountain this weekend 

  • Bad Dad Jokes

  • Recent Hikes - Stomp visits Quincy Bog and completes a single day Pemi Loop while carrying a pool noodle.

  • Notable Hikes

  • Guest of the Week - Jenn Kunze - living and working in Antarctica 

 

Show Notes



Sponsors, Friends  and Partners





Episode 53 - Ty Gagne joins us to talk about Infinite Storm, Greeley Pond, Recent SAR News08 Apr 202201:51:47

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by author and speaker Ty Gagne. Ty will talk about the film, Infinite Storm that was recently released. Infinite Storm was based on Ty's short story, Emotional Rescue, Footprints in the Snow. We will also talk about Livermore, Greeley Pond, River Dave and some recent Search and Rescue news. If you or someone you know needs help. 

Ty Gagne  Info

Awesome Things to Do In The White Mountains

Topics

  • Going to the movies is stressful
  • Will Smith and Mental Health
  • River Dave drama
  • Thanks to Eastern Mountain Sports for coffee
  • North Conway Mountain Biking 
  • Green Dot Photo Removal
  • Leafblower Guy and the Champ
  • Sponsor and Coffee
  • Beer Talk
  • Welcome Back Ty Gagne
  • Infinite Storm Movie Discussion
  • Stomp hikes around Greeley Pond
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

Episode 52 - Photography with Corey,  Steve from Reklis, 1816 Bigelow Expedition and SAR news01 Apr 202202:02:33

Show Notes – Episode 52

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Corey McMullen who is a White Mountains based photographer, Hiker and Search and Rescue Responder. Corey has worked commercially for many outdoor brands as a photographer and he has also taken some of the most stunning landscape and adventure photos in the region. Corey will share his stories about hiking, and will teach about photography. Steve from Reklis sits in, the Bigelow Expedition of 1816 and recent SAR news from around the world. 

Corey McMullen Info

Awesome Things to Do In The White Mountains

  • Steve - Reklis Brewing after a hike
  • Corey #1 - Stargazing on the Kanc
  • Corey #2 - Stay at an AMC or RMC hut or Lean-to
  • Corey #3 - Try Mountain Biking

Topics

  • One Year Anniversary
  • Mrs. Mike has opinions
  • Oscars Recap
  • Stomp can beat people up
  • Thru Hikers on the AT and the rules for a successful Youtube channel
  • Coffee and Sponsors
  • Beer Talk
  • Recent Hikes - Welch Dickey, Belknaps, Pierce, Tripyramids
  • Guest of the Week - Corey talks Photography
  • Coffee tips
  • Corey's Awesome Things
  • Photo clichés 
  • Segment about Dr. Jacob Bigelow and Francis Boott
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes





Episode 51 - Welcome back Martin, Abenaki Language, Water Purification25 Mar 202201:54:02

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined once again by our friend Martin Pazzani. Martin is an Author, Entrepreneur, Accomplished Mountaineer and avid White Mountain hiker who has written a great book called  - Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside. Martin will share some new stories of his international travel and update us on some newer writing. Later in the show Stomp does a deep dive on water filtration and we will close out the show with what will likely be a disastrous attempt at breaking down some common hiking phrases in the Native American Abenaki language.

 

Martin's Info

 

Topics

  • Getting older
  • Trail Steward Volunteer Opportunities
  • Michael Miller speculation
  • Chase the Summit Inreach Mini Review
  • Merchandise update
  • Cog Railway updates
  • Maura Murray
  • Wingsuits in the White Mountains
  • Welcome Martin Pazzani
    • Martin's awesome thing #1 - lafayette campground 
    • Martin's awesome thing #2 - lonesome lake - artist bluff
    • Martin's awesome thing #3 - Bondcliff - most remote
  • Mont Blanc
  • Antarctica - Vinson Massif
  • Water Filters and Water Purification
  • Abenaki Language
  • Recent Search and Rescue

Show Notes




Episode 50 - Chezwick Treks the Great Western Loop, Cog Railway Proposal For Overnight Lodging18 Mar 202202:32:39

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are excited to be joined by Chezwick who is here to share his stories of long distance hiking. Chezwick has covered a lot of miles in his life including being one of the few people to hike the Eastern Continental Trail. Chezwick is now focused on the Great Western Loop which is an almost 7000 mile loop in the western united states consisting of the pacific crest trail and continental divide trail along with a number of connecting trails creating a giant loop that covers 9 states. Later in the show - the Cog Railway is proposing a plan for lodging just below the summit and everyone is losing their minds.

Chezwick's Info

Topics

  • SLASR Turns 50 
  • Podcast Advertising 
  • Mike's disastrous return to Hiking Facebook groups
  • Food Drops and Pile of Gear around Franconia - Franconia Hermit?
  • Infinite Storm Trailer - Mount Washington looks funny
  • Josh Neuman, Plane crash in Iceland
  • Iceland talk, golden circle
  • Sponsor and Coffee Talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Recent Hikes
  • Welcome Chezwick, 
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Long Distance Hiking, Eastern Continental Trail, Florida, AT, Shenanigans in Canada
  • Great Western Loop Trail - PCT, Continental Divide, 2021 Attempt
  • Great Western Loop - Second attempt
  • Documentary
  • Cog Railway wants to put lodging on Mount Washington
  • Recent Search and Rescue




Show Notes








Episode 49 - Dave Dillon from Chase the Summit YouTube Channel and Podcast, plus Intro to Forest Roads11 Mar 202201:49:36

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by our friend Dave Dillon. Dave runs a successful YouTube Channel nd podcast called Chase the Summit where he highlights Trail and Ultra Running, Hiking, Climbing, Fitness Tech, and a variety of other topics including beer. We have a bunch of questions to cover with Dave about gear, running and hiking  tech. Later in the show, in preparation for shoulder season and warmer weather, Stomp is going to give us an overview of forest roads. 

Dave Dillon's info

Topics

  • Nuclear War talk
  • Guy Hikes the AT carrying a Leaf Blower and we share what weird item we would bring on the AT
  • Moosilauke - Moose-a-lock or Moose-a-locky? 
  • SAR Counterpoint to controversial '10 essentials' article
  • Bombas Socks update
  • Sponsor and Coffee Talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Recent Hikes - Tenney and Welch Dickey
  • Crazy Owl Attack Incident in the Middlesex Fells
  • Dave Dillon of Chase the Summit 
  • Rockhopper Races - Mount Chocorua and Kilkenny Ridge
  • Stomp's intro to forest roads
  • Guy overdoses on caffeine powder

 

Show Notes

 

Episode 48 - Recent Search and Rescue News, Osceolas and Shoulder Season04 Mar 202201:35:54

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are excited to catch up on  recent search and rescue news. We are going to start with a deep dive on a recent hike up the Osceolas. After we wrap up the hiking topic we will give a breakdown of the upcoming shoulder season.

Topics

  • Stomp and Mike are getting old
  • Behind the scene of podcast production
  • North Woods Law - Pemi Search Episode
  • More Snowboarding Talk
  • Lord of the Rings
  • Game of Thrones
  • Show Intro - Sponsor - Coffee
  • Caroline Adams Fundraiser
  • Bailing on Mount Adams and Mount Madison - Weather talk
  • Mount Osceola
  • White Mountain History - Name Origin of Osceola and Tecumseh
  • Finnish Olympic Skier has frozen penis
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

Episode 47 - Kids and Hiking with Jill and Carter, Mount Adams and Mount Madison25 Feb 202201:14:34

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week  we are joined by our friends Jill and Carter to cover a topic that has been on our list for a long time - hiking with kids! Many parents struggle with how to get kids to enjoy hiking so we will try to give some tips on how to set your family up for a lifetime of outdoor activity.. Later in the show we will highlight a favorite winter hike - Mount Adams and Mount Madison in the northern presidential range. 

Topics

  • Stomp and Mike share their kid hiking horror stories 
  • Merchandise  updates
  • Facebook updates
  • Sponsors and Coffee
  • Beer Talk
  • Snowmobile Conditions, Ice and Rivers
  • Welcome Jill and Carter
  • Jill talks about her hiking background and getting started with Carter
  • Carter talks about his hiking experience
  • Key Points for successful hiking with kids
    • Start Small - dont push distance
    • Test them with shorter hikes (Major, Ossipee Range)
    • Build up to 4000 Footers (Pierce, Osceola, Jackson)
    • Have lots of snacks
    • Have plenty of topics ready for talking with kids
    • Be aware of the signs for a meltdown and get ahead of it with food, talking or rests
    • Be willing to turn around with no guilt 
    • Know your own child and how far they can be pushed
  • Mount Madison and Mount Adams
  • NH Fish and Game sends out reminder on the 10 Essentials

Show Notes

Episode 46 - Hiking Mount Isolation and the Montalban Range18 Feb 202201:08:47

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are highlighting Mount Isolation and the Montalban Range. We learn about Moses Sweetser, early map making with William Henry Pickering and we break down our preferred hiking routes.  We will finish up with a discussion on the 10 essentials.  

Topics

  • Everyone is sick and tired
  • Dear Rider - Snowboarding talk
  • Merchandise update
  • Snowmobile talk
  • Sponsor and Coffee talk
  • Gear Library
  • Beer/Drink Discussion
  • Recent Hikes - Plymouth Mountain
  • Mike and Stomp's origin story
  • Mount Isolation Segment
  • Montalban Range
  • Moses Sweetser
  • William Henry Pickering
  • Routes on Mount Isolation
  • Metallak - Native American
  • Snowmobile Crash
  • New Article about research related to 10 Essentials 
    • Note - Article is garbage, carry your 10 Essentials! 

Hiking Pole Survey 

Show Notes

Episode 45 - Winter Hike on the Hancocks, More Thru Hike Talk and recent search and rescue news11 Feb 202201:25:49

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are going to do a deep dive on a winter hike on the Hancocks which involved Gray Jays, Butt Sledding and awesome views. We will also finish up some thru hiking talk and end the show with recent Search and Rescue news. 

Topics

  • Stomp officially has Covid
  • How to find the show notes
  • Hiking Pole Study
  • Stomp Snowboarding History
  • Joining a Search and Rescue Team
  • Sponsor and Coffee Talk
  • Stomp Hiked Welch Dickey
  • Wrapping up Thru Hiking Discussion
  • Hancocks Hike Summary
  • Gray Jays
  • Butt Sledding
  • Recent Search and Rescue News
  • The 45th Parallel 

 

Hiking Pole Survey 

Show Notes

Episode 44 - Thru Hiking with Matt, Camp Stark and Search and Rescue - Snowmobile addition04 Feb 202201:39:56
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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

 

This week we are joined by our friend Matt who is going to talk about thru-hiking. We will also do a segment on Camp Stark, a former World War 2 POW camp in New Hampshire. We will wrap up with recent search and rescue news. 



Topics

  • Cold Brew Coffee Seltzer
  • Stomp's real name is exposed
  • Flu in the Woodpecker Studio
  • Beer and Sponsor Talk
  • Thru Hiking With Matt (AKA - Posi)
  • Camp Stark - World War 2 German POW Camp
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

 

Show Notes

Episode 154 - Kimball Rexford from TrailsNH, 1983 Mt. Washington History Segment, Grand Traverse, Boott Spur hikes31 May 202402:03:44

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This week we are joined by Kimball Rexford of TrailsNH.com. TrailsNH has just about every hiking trip report, trail advisory, and forest road closing in the Northeast. By following hiker blogs and hiking forums TrailsNH helps hikers access the most current trip planning information anywhere. It truly is a one stop shop to aggregate information on hiking across new england. Plus the story of a fatality and the ensuing rescue on Mount Washington in 1983 during an unusual weather period where the mountain became completely covered in ice. We have recent hikes on the Grand Traverse, Mount Washington and Pleasant mountains. A rabid fox story that we skipped over last week, Flower drama in Stomps area, claims of Sabotage on Mt. Everest, more details on the Massachusetts hiker attacked by a Grizzly, a fatality at an indoor climbing gym, shark news, and rescues on Mt. Cardigan, Edmands Col, and the Rocky Branch trail 

About TrailsNH

TrailsNH.com

Hiking Time Calculator

Hiking Difficulty Calculator 

Weather Forecast

Forest Roads and Gate Status

TrailsNH Sticker Shop

Facebook Instagram  Twitter

 

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 

Topics

  • Stomp is going to break his teeth if he keeps opening beer can with them

  • Lupin field mowed because visitors are misbehaving

  • Mount Everest Drama

  • Update on Mass man attacked by a Grizzly bear

  • Rapid fox on the loose

  • Mount Washington is dangerous

  • Death in a climbing gym

  • Circumnavigating Lake Winnipesaukee

  • Sharks! 

  • Gear Review

  • Recent hikes on Grand Traverse, Mount Washington, Pleasant Mountain and Scaur

  • Guest of the week - Welcome Kimball Rexford

  • History Segment - Ken Hokenson and Ali Kashkooli - March 24, 1983 Mount Washington

  • Recent Search and Rescue News

 

Show Notes



Sponsors, Friends  and Partners




Episode 43 - Military Search and Rescue with Mark, Trail Building and White Mountains Legend Joe Dodge28 Jan 202202:02:04

https://slasrpodcast.com/  Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by our friend Mark. Mark is a Search and Rescue volunteer in New Hampshire and has a background in Military Search and Rescue.  Mark is going to share some stories of his experiences with us. We will also talk about snowmobiles, Trail Building and will finish the show with some White Mountain history by discussing Joe Dodge. 

Veterans Crisis Line 

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Topics

  • Ambulance chasing
  • Stomp's snowmobiling gig
  • How Snowmobile tours work
  • Sponsors and Coffee
  • Give us a 5 Star Review 
  • Beer and Recent Hikes
  • Introducing Mark Roland
  • Search and Rescue - Civilian and Military
  • Stomp's cover gets blown (Jaime)
  • Trail Building Discussion
  • Joe Dodge

 

Show Notes

Episode 42 - Snowshoes, Butt Sledding, Stephen from Reklis and Winter Hiking21 Jan 202201:22:27
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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by our friend Steven from Reklis Brewing who is going to talk beer and help us clear out the topics folder by catching up on a few winter hiking topics that we have not covered yet. This includes a snowshoe lesson, an explanation about Butt Sledding and a deep dive on flume gorge and hiking Mount Washington in the winter.

 

Topics

  • Mike has Covid
  • Waterville Skyline Loop
  • Cold hands discussion - hiking poles
  • Rebecca SockedIn Update
  • Sponsors and Coffee
  • Scott "Aquaman" Benerofe - Winter Southbound on the AT 
  • Arlette Laan and Rich Gambale on the North Country Trail
  • Carry Out Stout Logo
  • Mount Washington Backcountry Ski Festival
  • Snowshoe Discussion
  • Butt Sledding
  • Flume Gorge
  • Mount Washington via Ammo

 

Show Notes




Episode 41 - Recent Hike Reports - Squam Range and Moosilauke14 Jan 202201:18:01

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are coming back from a short hiatus to start 2022 off with a discussion about some recent hikes we have done on the Squam Range and a winter hike on Mount Moosilauke. 

 

Topics

 

  • It's cold outside

 

  • New Year's Resolutions and what we did over Christmas break
  • Sponsors, Coffee Talk, 
  • Drinks and Recent Hikes (Welch Dickey and Fletcher North)
  • New Gear - MIBABO Heated Vest and Bombas Socks
  • Headlamp Failure - cautionary tale
  • Ty Gagne Raffle - Congrats to the winners! 
  • Mike and Stomp hike the Squam Range
  • Mount Moosilauke Hike 
  • Recent Search and Rescue 
  • Stomp gets recognized in public

 

Show Notes

Episode 40  – Year End Highlights - Search and Rescue and New Hampshire White Mountains24 Dec 202100:50:59

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are closing out 2021 with a recap of some fun moments from our first year of the show. 

Topics

  • Mike & Stomp's cringe-worthy debut. No voiceover guy. Stiff, terrible audio- walking all over each other. Explain the waterpots intro.
  • Bethlyn and mindy think Mike is a creeper -
  • Stomp debuts tick jokes - episode 14
  • Bosse Joke intro - episode 36
  • Mike and stomp traumatized by nude hikers on the baldface range - episode 6
  • Alien abduction theory - episode 2
  • stomp forgets to ask about mike's hikes - episode 3
  • Paul Bisson voiceover added to the podcast - discuss the impact on professionalism, sheen.
  • Hair talk with Socked in - episode 8
  • Chaga tries to sell his chaga - ep. 9
  • Mike explains shame vs' no shame. - Play shame cut uninterrupted and explain the recording process of the piece. episode 10
  • Slasr can't pronounce - ep. 11
  • Jeff explains Bear Fence in Alaska - Ep. 16
  • Chriss BB explains litter carrying with a miserable patient. - Ep 21
  • Boston to FW bus tour - Ep. 24
  • Stomp's new backpack cleaning tip. Ep. 25
  • Knobby's post-concussion senior moment - Ep 26
  • Darin Ninness explains jet suits - ep. 28
  • Mason summit bid saved by Eric Todd Sweet. - ep 29
  • More pronunciation problems - Even alexa or google translate cant help us. jimbilldunk - ep 31
  • "it smells like a search and rescue" ep32
  • riffing on how terrible ep. 1 was - ep 35
  • discussing what it takes to move up in SAR as a woman. - ep 37
  • Stomp interrupts Mike's show intro - ep 37

Show Notes

 

Episode 39  – Interview with Ty Gagne - Part 217 Dec 202102:04:07

Show Notes – Episode 39

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined for part 2 of our interview with writer Ty Gagne, author of the books -  "Where You'll Find Me, Risk Decisions and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova" and "The Last Traverse, Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites".

 

Raffle Information

Ty has graciously offered to give away 6 autographed copies of his books. 3 "Where You'll Find Me," and 3 "The Last Traverse." He has also offered to give one lucky listener a virtual book chat as well. So we thought up a few simple contests for the listeners, with all proceeds to benefit the New Hampshire Outdoor Council, the primary non-profit organization in NH that supports the volunteer SAR teams statewide.

You can participate in one or both of the following contests. Here's how they  work:

  • AUTOGRAPHED BOOK RAFFLE: 
  1. Make a donation of $100 or more to the New Hampshire Outdoor Council on or before New Years Eve.
  2. Send an image or screenshot confirming your donation to slasrpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook
  3. Tell us your name, Insta or Facebook profile (optional), and most importantly that you want to join the book raffle. 

6 winning entries will be drawn randomly, and will receive a single, signed book by Ty. The winners will be announced on the SLASR Facebook and Instagram pages on New Years Day. Following that announcement, winners will be contacted in order to provide a suitable mailing address to ship the prize to. 

 

  • VIRTUAL BOOK CHAT FOR YOUR GROUP WITH TY:

 

  1. Make a donation of $100 or more to the New Hampshire Outdoor Council on or before New Years Eve.
  2. Send an image or screenshot confirming your donation to slasrpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook
  3. Tell us your name, Insta or Facebook profile (optional), and most importantly that you want to join the book raffle. 

There is only one winner for the 'Virtual Book Chat For Your Group With TY.' The winner will be announced on the SLASR Facebook and Instagram pages on New Years Day. Following that announcement, the winner will be contacted and provided with additional information.

Topics

 

  • Merchandise

 

  • Stomp's Surfing Talk
  • Donations and Sponsors
  • New Audio drops and pronunciation problems
  • Beer Talk
  • Mount Eustis Donations
  • Recent Hikes - Friday afternoon on Monadnock
  • The Alpinist
  • Part 2 - Ty Gagne Interview
  • The Last Traverse
  • Emotional Rescue / Pam Bales
  • Infinite Storm Movie
  • Recent Search and Rescue News



Show Notes

Episode 38  – Interview with Ty Gagne - Part 110 Dec 202101:36:53

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined for part 1 of a 2 part series with writer Ty Gagne, author of the books -  "Where You'll Find Me, Risk Decisions and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova" and "The Last Traverse, Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites".

Raffle Information

Ty has graciously offered to give away 6 autographed copies of his books. 3 "Where You'll Find Me," and 3 "The Last Traverse." He has also offered to give one lucky listener a virtual book chat as well. So we thought up a few simple contests for the listeners, with all proceeds to benefit the New Hampshire Outdoor Council, the primary non-profit organization in NH that supports the volunteer SAR teams statewide.

You can participate in one or both of the following contests. Here's how they  work:

AUTOGRAPHED BOOK RAFFLE: 

  1. Make a donation of $100 or more to the New Hampshire Outdoor Council on or before New Years Eve.
  2. Send an image or screenshot confirming your donation to slasrpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook
  3. Tell us your name, Insta or Facebook profile (optional), and most importantly that you want to join the book raffle. 

6 winning entries will be drawn randomly, and will receive a single, signed book by Ty. The winners will be announced on the SLASR Facebook and Instagram pages on New Years Day. Following that announcement, winners will be contacted in order to provide a suitable mailing address to ship the prize to. 

 

VIRTUAL BOOK CHAT FOR YOUR GROUP WITH TY:

 

  1. Make a donation of $100 or more to the New Hampshire Outdoor Council on or before New Years Eve.
  2. Send an image or screenshot confirming your donation to slasrpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook
  3. Tell us your name, Insta or Facebook profile (optional), and most importantly that you want to join the book raffle. 

There is only one winner for the 'Virtual Book Chat For Your Group With Ty.' The winner will be announced on the SLASR Facebook and Instagram pages on New Years Day. Following that announcement, the winner will be contacted and provided with additional information.

Topics

  • Creepy Promotional Photo 
  • Listener Questions
  • Christmas Tree Permits in the White Mountains
  • Recent Hikes
  • Introducing Ty Gagne
  • Group Safety Discussion
  • Weakness in Numbers
  • Where You'll Find Me
  • Beacons and Mobile Devices in the Backcountry
  • The Boundary

Show Notes

Episode 37 – Women in SAR03 Dec 202101:43:13

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Jen and Lindsay  who will share their perspective on the rewards and challenges of being involved in search and rescue.

 

Topics

  • New Studio Talk
  • Darby Field and Native Americans
  • Daphne the new studio cat
  • Stomp forgets to pay the internet bill
  • Dogs and Cats
  • Sponsor and Coffee talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Recent Hikes
  • Winter Hiking Advice from Jen and Lindsay
  • Jen and Lindsay talk hiking, search and rescue 
  • Recent search and rescue news
  • More dog talk and Greyhound talk
  • White Mountain History

 

Show Notes

Episode 36 – Ken Bosse and Ian Kenney join us to talk about the White Mountains26 Nov 202101:39:00

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by humorist, author, and pastor, Ken Bosse. Ken's friend Ian "Igor" Kenney also joined us for this episode. Ken has recently published a new book - They Said They Wanted More: A Hilarious Journey Hiking the NH 52 With a View.  Ken donates proceeds of his books to NH Search and Rescue

Topics

  • New Studio set up
  • Road Closures
  • Welcome Ken and Ian
  • Ken and Ian talk about their hiking journey
  • The hiking crew - Ken, Dave, Keith and Ian
  • Ken getting back into hiking
  • The writing process and deciding to write a book
  • Weight Loss Journey
  • 4000 Footers and 52 With a View
  • Ken and Ian hiking talk hiking and book
  • Recent Search and Rescue News
  • Six Husbands Trail History

 

Ken's Books

Show Notes




Episode 35 – Stomp talks Hiking and Injury Prevention with Andy Cannon19 Nov 202101:56:38

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week Stomp sits down with Rek-lis Brewing friend, Andy Cannon for an in-depth discussion about injury prevention. These two physical therapy experts cover a lot of topics including the always controversial question of whether you should or should not use hiking poles. 

Topics

  • Mike screwed up his audio again
  • Cat news
  • Catalytic convertors and trailhead safety
  • Sponsors
  • Welcome Andy Cannon
  • Recent Search and Rescue news
  • Maura Murray update

Show Notes

Episode 34 – Full-Time RV Living with @Chasingcartwright & Recent Search and Rescue News12 Nov 202101:41:38

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week, we are joined by Janine from @chasingcartwright to learn about Full-Time RV Living. 

Topics

  • Weird Coincidences with the number 33
  • Winter Hiking - Beginner Hikes
  • Sponsor/Coffee Talk
  • Beer Talk
  • Recent Hikes
  • Interview with Janine 
  • Mike/Janine - background
  • Janine's story of how the family became full-time RV travelers
  • Mike/Stomp wrap up on RV segment
  • Mental Health crisis with kids
  • Recent Search and Rescue news

 

Show Notes




Episode 153 - Welcome Carey Kish - Continental Divide Trail, Beer Hiking New England, AMC Maine Mountain Guide24 May 202402:16:08

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This week we are joined by Carey Kish from his thru hike on Continental Divide Trail. Carey is a long-time multi-sport adventurer, journalist and photographer. A Registered Maine Guide and former president and founding member of MOAC, the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club, Kish has led countless hiking, backpacking and whitewater rafting trips throughout Maine, and is also an avid mountain biker, kayaker, and downhill and x-c skier. He thru-hiked the 2,150-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in 1977, and has since completed two-dozen long distance trails in the United States, Canada and Europe, including a recent coast-to-coast trek across Ireland. Carey is the writer of three books on hiking - Maine Mountain Guide for the AMC, The AMCs Best Day hikes Along the Maine Coast, and the most recent book Beer Hiking New England:The Tastiest Way. Plus Magic trick gone wrong, Mount Carrigain alternatives, Memorial Day Weekend, Miracle Springs update, Hoka trail runners, Recent hikes on Garfield and Acteon Ridge.  

 

About Carey Kish

Carey Kish Instagram 

Beer Hiking New England 

AMC Maine Mountain Guide 

AMC Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast

 

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 

Topics

  • Heat Wave has arrived

  • Magician Gets stuck in a box and battling Balloon artists 

  • Mount Carrigain - Alternative Routes 

    • Ethan Pond to Shoal Pond to Carrigain Notch to Desolation  (20 miles) 

    • Nancy Pond to Carrigain Notch to Desolation (18 miles) 

    • Traditional Route - 14 miles

  • Dry River - Thanks Izzy for details

  • Memorial Day - Things to do 

  • Story correction about Miracle Springs

  • Mass man attacked by two grizzlies 

  • Gear review - Hoka One - Kaha GTX

  • Recent Hikes - Mount Garfield and Acteon Ridge 

  • Notable Hikers

  • Guest of the Week - Welcome Carey Kish

  • Recent Search and Rescue News 

  • Connecticut River Valley Killer - Cold Case update 

 

Show Notes

 

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners



Episode 33 – Intro to Winter Hiking in the White Mountains with Rebecca – Part 205 Nov 202101:38:57

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week, we continue our Intro to Winter Hiking series with our friend Rebecca. 

Topics

  • Sponsor Talk
  • Pumpkin Carving
  • Virtual Reality Hiking
  • Beer talk
  • Rest in Peace Aria the cat
  • Sober October fail
  • Recent Hikes and pronunciation failure
  • Welcome back Rebecca
  • Winter Hiking 
  • Gear Shopping - Columbia, Eddie Bauer, REI, EMS
  • Base Layers
  • Pants
  • Socks
  • Gaiters
  • Mid Weight layer
  • Hats
  • Glove Systems
  • Jackets
  • Balaclavas, Neck Gaiters
  • Goggles
  • Heat Management - Starting your hike

 

Show Notes

 

Episode 32 – Intro to Winter Hiking in the White Mountains with Karen – Part 129 Oct 202102:14:30

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week, we unlock the mysteries of winter hiking with our friend Karen. She talks gear and volunteering in the White Mountains.

Topics

  • Social Media Drama
  • Knobbie Hikes
  • Change your voicemail on your phone for a rescue has gone viral
  • Sponsor Talk
  • Recent Hikes
  • Welcoming Karen
  • Volunteering in the White Mountains
  • Trail Steward Program
  • Leave No Trace and Education 
  • Inclusion in the Hiking Community
  • The use of Karen as a disparaging name
  • Intro to Winter Hiking
    • Basic Info
    • Logistics at the Trailhead
    • Research sites – Section Hiker, REI
    • Traction and Snowshoes
    • Winter Hiking in the Whites – where to start
    • Backpacks
    • Ground Insulation
    • Heat Management and layering

Show Notes

 

Episode 31 - Spooky New Hampshire, White Mountains Trail Builders, SAR News22 Oct 202101:27:16

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. 

This week we cover some scary New Hampshire places and stories in preparation for Halloween. We also discuss early trail builders and recent search and rescue news.

NOTE - Apologies for Mike's audio. I had my mic turned off and audio was picked up directly from my computer. We did not have time to re-cut the episode. My mic will be back on next week. 

Show Notes 

  • Horror Movies
  • Sober October
  • Recent Hikes - Sugarloaf, Tripyramids, Davis Path, Crawford, Huntington Ravine
  • Early Trail Builders
  • Spooky NH Stories
  • Our choices for scariest places in New Hampshire
  • Recent Search and Rescue News

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