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Welcome to Episode 249 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by friend of the show Dave S***s in woods, Dave is here to recap his Appalachia Trail hike that he recently completed. He has had a couple of weeks to reflect on the achievement and will share his fond and not so fond memories, we will pin him down on who he felt gave him the best support on trail amongst our friend group - spoiler alert, its going to be me… all this plus some Maine and NH hiking updates, recent search and rescues in an around NH - including a fatality this week on Mt. Major, plus recent hikes on Franconia Ridge and Stomp was large and in charge at Artist Bluff this weekend. We will find out all the happenings with the peak of foliage season upon us   Full Conditions Tickets are now available! https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FullConditionsWinterKickOff2026    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Stomp working at Artist Bluff and Welcome Dave fresh off the Appalachian Trail  Upcoming Events - Full Conditions, Rescue Me 5K, Rek'lis Halloween  Katahdin is closed for the season Falling Waters Trail is now open - SLASR crew reviews Recent Search and Rescues in NH  Walking around the world  Pop Culture Talk  Recent Hike - Franconia Ridge  Newport Half Marathon Notable Listener Hikes Guest of the Week - Dave reflects on his Appalachian Trail journey 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 MLB seeking use of Grand Teton for a stand-alone baseball game.  Falling Waters Trail is officially open  Rescue in Mt. Chocurua Hiker Fatality on Mt. Major Injured Hiker on Mt. Willard Medical emergency on Mt. Chocorua A British man completes a walk around the Earth 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

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

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

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

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

This week, all things Smarts Mountain and Mount Cube!

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

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

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

Welcome to episode 242 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, Nick is out hiking with our friend Dave on his AT journey so Stomp is back to cohost. We will catch up with all things Stomp and he is going to share some recent updates on virtual hiking technology. We have a segment with Chris and Joe from Project Insulnation - Project InsulNation creates life-changing, community-driven adventures designed to inspire bold living, build deep connection, and prove that nothing is off-limits with the right support for adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Chris and Joe are avid hikers and outdoor adventures so they will share their own stories about growing up with Type 1 diabetes and share resources and options for any listeners who might be interested in their organization. All this and Stomp will talk about cool developments in the world of virtual  reality using hiking as the primary user experience, Stomp has all the details. Recent rescues in the whites, including rescues from The Link on Mt. Jefferson, a rescue on Mount Adams near Gray Knob, and a long Twinway carry out.   Correction - Stomp mentioned Bald Mountain and Mike referenced this was on the 52 WAV list. Stomp was referencing Bald Mountain, not Bald Peak. Bald Peak is on the 52WAV, Bald Mountain is next to Artist Bluff - two separate summits.    About Our Guests   Project Insulnation Website    Project Insulnation Instagram    https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Welcome back Stomp + where's Nick Listener leaves a good review on Apple Podcast Full Conditions for 2026 is coming in November  Stomp update - Hip, Hiking future plans, DJ activity  NH / ME news Shark Talk  Rescue on Mt. Jefferson / The Link Adams / Gray Knob Rescue Diana's Bath / Twinway Rescues / Missing Person from Dolly Copp Disney Animator rescued hiking and Disney Stalkers Gear Talk - Sleeping Pads and REI Half Dome Tent, Truck Tent, cold weather cell phone holder Virtual Reality / Virtual hiking software/games  Welcome Chris and Joe from Insulnation 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 Maine Lifeguard pulled under water by a White Shark Rescue on the Link / Mt. Jefferson Hiker Rescued from Gray Knob  Perch and Tent sites first come first serve  Diana's Bath carry out  Rescue of injured backpacker on the Twinway Missing Person from Dolly Copp Google maps blamed for recent Rescue longtime Disney animator whose credits include "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "The Little Mermaid" rescued Exped MegaMat Sleeping Pad REI Half-Dome 2 Tent Napier Truck Tents Cold Weather Cell phone case BRINK Traveler  Escape VR Virtuix Omni One's TREKS app Meta Quest 3 and more affordable Quest 3S Apple Vision Pro   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

https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to episode 241 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week, Jake and Peter are back to break down more of our recent Baxter State Park trip where we cover a hike to North Brother and hike Big and Little Niagara from Daicey Pond Campground. Plus Jake and Peter recently got out to Vermont to hike with SLASR sometimes cohost DaveShits. They can update us on all the goings on of the Vermont Section of the AT. We have a history segment on the Wakefield, NH UFO Ice Hole Mystery from 1977 that has a connection to some of SLASRs own family members. Mount Washington is setting up Twin Tower lights to commemorate 9/11, search and rescue news has been busy with a hiker getting lost on Mt. Willard and injured hikers on Tuckerman Ravine trail, Lions Head, Kinsman Ridge and sadly there was a fatality on Welch Dickey. All this plus a recent sunrise hike and trail maintenance on the Baldface Circle trail where I can rate going up the South Baldface ledges via headlamp… I'm Mike and I'm Nick, lets get started… Topics Welcome Peter and Jake SLASR Pronunciation issues continue Cat and Animal talk Dave S***s Update and Peter and Jake hike with Dave in Vermont Mount Washington Memorial lights Recent SAR NEWS - Mt. Willard, White Horse Ledge, Tuckeman Ravine, Welch Dickey, Kinsman Ridge Wakefield, NH Ice Hole Mystery Mountaineering Fatalities - Nirmal Purja Netflix Star  Grizzly Attack in Glacier National Park Recent Hikes - Diamond Hill in RI and Baldface Circle for Sunset and trail maintenance Baxter State Park with Peter and Jake - Part 2 - North Brother and Little and Big Niagara, evening photography 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 Live Free or Die Candle Co. Mt. Wash to have memorial lights for 9-11 Guys gets lost hiking Mt. Willard Wakefield Ice Hole Mystery More info on the Wakefield Ice Hole  Weird New England UFO Mystery New England Legends Podcast Episode on the Wakefield Ice Hole Mystery   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

https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to Episode 240 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by Jake and Peter for a recap of a recent trip to Baxter State Park, which will cover all the logistics, planning and details of the hiking routes we used during the trip. Plus, hiker impales himself on hiking pole, plus size hiker needs a rescue in Yosemite, Clear cutting in the Whites, all this and more! Lets go!  Topics Welcome Jake and Peter Nick Rides a Bike  Hiker impales himself on hiking pole  Plus Size Hiker drama Clear cutting in the White Mountains CDT hiking towns Forest Service employees get kidnapped Baxter State Park trip recap - Part 1   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 Nick Rides a Bike Hiker Impales himself on his own hiking pole and then hikes out 10 miles  Plus sized Hiker needs a rescue on Mist Trail - Yosemite Facebook Post The Hobbit Hikers Fish & game chair advocates for managed clear cutting to mitigate wildfires Small town gets boost from CONTINENTAL DIVIDE hikers Forest Service employees freed after kidnapping Baxter State Park - reservations  New England Outdoor Center Knife Edge Brewing 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

This week - a new So You Wanna episode - Mount Tecumseh!

https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to Episode 239 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week Mike and Nick are solo. Plus in NH news - Wild Weather and Canadian Wildfires, NH is rated the best state to move to, A hiker gets injured on Kearsarge and then gets a wedding proposal while in the carry out litter, hikers getting in trouble near Huntington Ravine Trail again, A Dave S***s in the woods update, this time entering new england, NH lawmakers behaving badly, Teenager does a full send off Glen Ellis Falls and wins a trip to the hospital… plus - the least crowded routes to hike 4000 footers, Grandpa gets launched into the air by an angry bison, a preview of an upcoming trip to Baxter State Park and recent search and rescue news. I'm Mike, and I'm Nick, lets get started.  Support Seek the Peak - Andy from the Cog's Seek the Peak Fundraiser  Topics Seek the Peak / Raymond Cataract / Square Ledge in Pinkham Notch Wild Weather and Canadian Wildfire haze NH is the best state to move to Mt. Kearsarge Rescue with a marriage proposal Another Huntington Ravine Rescue Cher's son is still in jail in NH Dave S***s update - in CT  NH Politician drives like a maniac  Kid jumps off Glen Ellis Falls and it does not go well Least crowded trails to climb 4000 footers Planning the SLASR + Friends 4 day trip to Baxter State Park  Grandpa attacked by an Angry Bison - dumb tourists in Yellowstone Noah Kahan Concert Nick's golf weekend and hiking Black Mountain and Doublehead Mountain  Search and Rescue News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card  48 Peaks website  Nick's Instagram Injured Hiker - 7/4 Wild Weather coming into northern New England tonight Hiker injured on Mount Kearsarge and Boyfriend Proposes while she is in the litter NH Is the Best State to move to  Hiker injured on Mount Kearsarge and Boyfriend Proposes while she is in the litter Another Rescue in the Huntington Ravine Trail area Official NH Fish and Game News Report Cher's Son was arrested this Spring and is still in jail New Hampshire Lawmaker fighting reckless speeding cases using Legislative Privilege claim  Kid does a full send off of Glen Ellis Falls and it does not go well Grandpa gets too close to a Bison and is launched when the beast charges him Tourons of Yellowstone https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/injured-hiker-on-piper-trail-on-mt-chocorua/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/injured-hiker-on-champney-falls-trail-2/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/hiker-injured-on-mt-lafayette/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/distressed-hiker-at-lonesome-lake/  https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/multi-team-rescue-conducted-on-mt-washington/  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19Q7sBmdEP/  Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to Episode 238 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by Amy Swift. Amy is the Manager of the Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park and will join us to talk about the Flume Gorge, her experiences in the White Mountains including her time involved in volunteer search and rescue. Plus, it's a busy time of the year for Search and Rescue - there was a helicopter rescue in Huntington Ravine, a missing hiker on Mount Washington and a number of other injuries and medical emergencies over the last week or two in the Whites. All this plus tick bites, A missing AT thru hiker, our friend Dave sent in an update from his AT journey, the former head of Pemi Search and Rescue recently sat down for an interview and shared his most memorable moments as the President of Pemi SAR, Fish and Game Budget details, child get rabies after a bat is found in his mouth, Asiatic Bears are attacking people in Japan, Hiker fatality in Florida due to an alligator attack, Nick finally buys the Helinox ultralight camping chair, Nick hikes Mount Norwottuck and then goes back to the Osceolas for Round 2 but this time even hotter…  Please help if you can - Support the McDewell Family About the Flume Gorge - Flume Gorge Website   Topics July 4 recap Huntington Ravine Fundraiser For the McDewell Family Tick Safety Reminders  Dave S***s in the Woods AT Update  Alan Clark of Pemi Search and Rescue New Article  Missing hiker on Mt. Washington NH Fish and Game Budget Talk  Boy dies of rabies Bears attack in Japan  Hiker attacked by an alligator in Florida Gear Talk - Hands Free Drone Umbrella and the Helinox Ultralight chair  Pop and Music Minute - Village and The Naked and Afraid Recent Hikes - Nick on Mount Norwottuck Recent Hikes - Nick goes back to the Osceolas Recent Hikes - Mike on Mt. Isolation via Glen Boulder and out Rocky Branch Guest of the Week - Amy Smart from the Flume Gorge and former SAR volunteer rescue team member Recent Search and Rescue News    Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card  48 Peaks website  Nick's Instagram Injured Hiker Rescued from Huntington Ravine Trail by National Guard Helicopter  Avalon Equestrian NH Instagram Long Time Rescuer Recounts Hardest and Most Satisfying Rescues Search for Missing Man Ends Successfully on Mt. Washington - 7/3 A deeper look into Fish & Games budget sources Deep Dive into annual report Boy dies of rabies after bat found on his mouth Wave of fatal bear maulings rocks Japan Hiker has both arms ripped off by alligator John Tse creates autonomous flying drone umbrella Helinox Chair Zero LT | REI Co-op Lead singer of Village People dies Carryout of Injured Hiker from Snapper Trail - 6/20 Hiker Suffers Medical Emergency on Mount Lincoln - 6/24 Injured Hiker Rescued from Valley Way Trail - 6/25 Pennsylvania Man Carried off Falling Waters Trail - 6/25 Injured Hiker Rescued on Cascade Brook Trail in Lincoln - 6/27 Hiker Medical Emergency - 7/2 Injured Hiker - 7/4 Multiple Injured Hikers Rescued in Lincoln - 7/4 Multiple Injured Hikers Rescued in Lincoln - 7/6   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer