Podcast
Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast
The Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast - where we discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
- Wilderness chart
- #80
- Episodes
- 289
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 56 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
289 episodes, newest first
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2 hr 9 min
Episode 251 - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Part 2 with Dave, Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe, 2026 is the busiest Search and Rescue year
Episode 251
Show notes
Welcome to Episode 251 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week - more tales from the AT and a ton of listener questions for Dave Shits in the Woods. Dave also has some cool stats about his 208 day Thru hike that we will break down for you. Plus with September and October, search and rescue media reports for 2026 have increased significantly this year. We will break down some of the trends in 2026, Nick gets out and hikes Mount Eisenhower and Mount Monroe on a crystal clear day, all this and notable hikes, pop culture talk, dad jokes and the government is increasing fees for some visitors in US National Parks.
Full Conditions Tickets are now available!
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Halloween talk and Dinosaur survival
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Whitehorse Ledge Free Climber gets stuck
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The SLASR Instagram and the awkwardness of filming videos on trail
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Upcoming Events
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Search and Rescue metrics for 2026
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Search and Rescue News
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Increased fees at National Parks for Foreign visitors
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Pop culture talk - Blair Witch and Mike Tyson
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Sober October was a disaster
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Nick hikes Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe
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Notable Hikes
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Dave's AT Thru Hike - listener questions and advice
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Hiker injured on Mt. Cardigan coming down the Holt Trail
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Group of hikers lost in the dark at Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham
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Pine Bend leg injury - walk out rescue
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Doublehead Mountain Rescue (Sandwich, NH)
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Mount Moriah Rescue - leg injury
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$100.00 foreign visitor fee impacting national park tourism
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Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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Episode 250 - Welcome Jay and SB, Mount Adams Hiking, Falling Boulders, Search and Rescue news
Episode 250
Show notes
Welcome to Episode 250 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by Jay and SB who will recap some of their hiking adventures with Nick over the years and recap some recent ultra running events like the Jigger Johnson and Jay Peak races. Plus - a new Pemi loop FKT, Giant boulder crashes at the polar caves, injured hikers on champney falls trail, old bridal and a group of young hikers needed a rescue after being irresponsible. Its the 43rd anniversary of missing hiker michael miller, we talk about trail etiquette, the SLASR crew is failing miserably at sober October, Nick hikes Mt. Adams.
Full Conditions Tickets are now available!
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Topics
• Episode 250 and the SLASR Origin Story
• Welcome Jay and SB
• Stomps new Ironing board
• Upcoming Events
• Pemi Loop FKT
• Polar Cave Mysterious boulder crashes
• SAR News - Champney Falls, Old Bridle and Wapack rescues
• Michael Miller - missing hiker
• Trail Etiquette
• Gear Talk
• Recent Hikes - Nick hikes all over Mt. Adams
• Guest of the week - Jay and SB - Ultra races, Vermont, hikingShow 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
• New Pemi Loop FKT - just over 5 hours - congrats to David Sinclair
• Pemi Loop FKT Progression over the years
• Polar Cave's Hanging Boulder goes the way of the Old Man
• Video walkthrough
• Injured Hiker on Champney Falls
• Old Bridle Carry Out
• New Ipswich Rescue - 5 unprepared hikersSponsors, Friends and Partners
• Rek' lis Brewing Company
• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching
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• 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 -
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Episode 249 - Dave joins us - Appalachian Trail thru hike, Stomp at Artist Bluff, Review of new Falling Waters trail
Episode 217
Show notes
Welcome to Episode 249 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by friend of the show Dave Shits 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!
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Stomp working at Artist Bluff and Welcome Dave fresh off the Appalachian Trail
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Upcoming Events - Full Conditions, Rescue Me 5K, Rek'lis Halloween
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Katahdin is closed for the season
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Falling Waters Trail is now open - SLASR crew reviews
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Recent Search and Rescues in NH
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Walking around the world
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Pop Culture Talk
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Recent Hike - Franconia Ridge
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Newport Half Marathon
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Notable Listener Hikes
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Guest of the Week - Dave reflects on his Appalachian Trail journey
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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MLB seeking use of Grand Teton for a stand-alone baseball game.
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Falling Waters Trail is officially open
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Medical emergency on Mt. Chocorua
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A British man completes a walk around the Earth
Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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1 hr 46 min
Episode 248 - Return to Mount Katahdin, Hunting Season Stories, Search and Rescue News, Mount Pemigewasset, Doubleheads, Boott Spur Rescue
Episode 248
Show notes
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).
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Mike said this was Episode 284 incorrectly, this is episode 248…
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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
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Happy Anniversaries
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Check out our Instagram and give us a follow - East Coast / West Coast rivalry
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Winter is coming
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Dave Shits Finished his AT Hike and has earned his first Notable Hike of the Week award
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48 Peaks Alzheimers update and a record year for fundraising
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Events for the fall reminders - Full Conditions and Rescue Me 5k
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Falling Waters Trail is officially open
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Bubba's Backyard Ultra - this years race has become legendary
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Ultra Running podcasts for New Hampshire
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Hunting and Wildlife segment
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Hunters accidentally shooting other hunters
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Search and Rescue News - 2 fatalities this week
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Heart Health discussion
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Artist Bluff
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Hiker rescued on Boott Spur
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Baseball Game in the Tetons
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People Working at National Parks
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Pop culture and Music talk
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Recent Hikes - Katahdin, Mt. Pemi, Doubleheads, Black Mountain, Fryeburg Fair
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Notable Hikes
Show Notes
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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First snow of the season recorded on Mount Washington as winds gust to 110 mph - CBS Boston
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Be Prepared, Aware, and Responsible When Exploring the Outdoors This Fall and Winter
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Falling Waters Trail is officially open
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White Mountain Endurance Podcast
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Live Stream of the Race Course
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Stories about hunters shooting people they mistake for animals
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Hiker Fatality in the Squam Range (Morgan Percival Trailhead)
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Guy needs a rescue on Boott Spur Trail after refusing to turn around
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MLB seeking use of Grand Teton for a stand-alone baseball game.
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People ditching high paying jobs to live simpler lives
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weather app, with focus on hiker safety
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Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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44 min
Episode 20 - So You Wanna - Pine Mountain and Imp Face
Episode 20
Show notes
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
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Episode 247 - Welcome Patrick Hummel, Mt. Washington State Park - Honor Lights recap and more, Kilkenny Ridge Race, Pine Mountain, Hiker Fatality on Katahdin
Episode 247
Show notes
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
https://slasrpodcast.com/ Topics
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Stomp couldn't make but he has a good excuse
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Falling waters reroute
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Summer is over and Fall begins
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Fall Event Recaps
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Hiker Fatality on Mount Katahdin
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Rescue on Owls Head, Monadnock, Mt. Washington
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Hiker stuck in a tree, Man gets stuck on an island, using AI for hike planning
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Dad jokes, Music minute,
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Nick recaps Kilkenny Ridge race, Pine Mountain
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Mike trail building updates
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Guest of the Week - Patrick Hummel from Mount Washington State Park
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Falling Waters Reroute project page
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Thru Hiker Fatality on Mt. Katahdin
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Two Rescues last night - Owls Head and Overnight search in Thorton, NH
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Leg Injury on the White Dot trail on Mt. Monadnock
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Hiker Rescued on Mount Washington
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"Hiker" gets stuck in a tree and needs a rescue
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70 year old gets lost on an Island in Isle Royale National Park
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Hikers who used AI to plan mountain trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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2 hr 20 min
Episode 246 - Listener Spotlight - Matt / Vertproject26, Honor Lights on Mount Washington, Sugarloafs, Mt. Crawford, Twins/Zealand Loop, Mt. Monroe
Episode 246
Show notes
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
https://slasrpodcast.com/ Topics
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Stomp is back and North Shore talk
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DaveShits update and Apostle Points
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Foliage Updates and planning
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Honor Summit Recap - North Conway. Middle Sugarloaf, Mount Crawford
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Race The Cog Recap
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AI Being Used to write Guidebooks
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SAR Basics and Advice
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Guy in Bedford, NH keeps stealing trail signs, police are looking for him
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Pooping in the woods
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Full Conditions update and Rescue Me 5k
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Jen Friends Fundraisers
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Mt. Chocorua Fundraiser
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Gear Talk
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Recent Hikes - Monroe and Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail
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Recent Hikes - Twins, Zealand, Hale loop
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Kilkenny Ridge Race
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Notable Hikes
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Guest of the Week - Matt
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Recent Search and Rescue News in the Whites
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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AI allegedly writing guide books
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Article with SAR Reminder and Advice
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NH Dog Walker keeps stealing trail rule signs
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Study finds that people who pack their poop out are willing to pay for the privilege
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Huge America 250th corn maze at Moulton Farm, Meredith
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SLASR makes a top 10 NH Podcast list
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Thankful rescuee hosts fundraiser for SAR
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Stow bottle for vest pack
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Injured Hiker on Cardigan Mountain - 9/5
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Injured Hiker Rescued on Mount Monadnock - 9/6
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Distressed Hiker Rescued from Mt. Washington - 9/6
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Hiker Injured on Mount Osceola - 9/6
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Injured Hiker Flown from Glen Boulder Trail by NH Army National Guard Helicopter - 9/7
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Hiker Assisted Down Jewell Trail - 9/7
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Injured Hiker Rescued from Carter-Moriah Trail - 9/10
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Hiker Injured on Mount Lafayette - 9/12
Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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51 min
Episode 19 - So You Wanna - Smarts Mountain and Mount Cube
Episode 19
Show notes
This week, all things Smarts Mountain and Mount Cube!
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Episode 245 - Welcome Ryan from Recycled Percussion - Recapping his Hiking the 4000 Footers challenge
Episode 245
Show notes
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 Shits in the Woods as he left the White Mountains and is now entering Maine.
About Our Guest
Chaos and Kindness store - https://chaosandkindness.store/
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Recycled Percussion - https://www.recycledpercussion.com/
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ Topics
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Welcome back Stomp again
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Search and Rescue trends
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SLASR Crew and Ryan rate out summer
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9/11 Memorial on Mount Washington next week
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Greybeard becomes the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
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Full Conditions Update
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Rescue Me 5K
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Dave Shits in the Woods update
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Welcome Ryan from Recycled Percussion and Chaos and Kindness - starts at the 26 minute mark
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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9-11 Memorial on Mt Washington
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Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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1 hr 44 min
Episode 244 - White Mountain Search and Rescue Trends, Hiking the Tripyramids, Roadless Rule change proposal
Episode 244
Show notes
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 Shits 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
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Fenway Park, Mai Tais and Road Trips
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Nick's new cat
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Lunar Eclipse
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Roadless Rule for WMNF
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Full conditions and Dave Shits on the Appalachian Trail Update
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Injured Hiker on Huntington Ravine Trail
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NH Toll Price Increase
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Man kills Turtles
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1977 murder of Shari Roth
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Mount Washington Hill Climb
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Hoover Dam is drying up
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Gear Review - Yuka APP food scanner
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Music Minute - Counting Crows
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Recent Hikes - Rockport and Gloucester, MA
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Recent Hikes - Tripyramids
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Recent Trends for Search and Rescue Events in the White Mountains
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Full Lunar Eclipse, Friday at 12:13 AM.
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Injured Hiker crawls out of Huntington Ravine
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Lakes Region SAR wrote up a summary of the incident
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New toll hikes in New Hampshire to take effect Jan. 1 - WMUR
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NH man, 78, accused of killing 15 turtles with UTV convicted on animal cruelty charges
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Shari Roth case: Officials release photos, seek information - WMUR
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Sawyer Brook, Sawyer River Trail confusion
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Scott Speed Obliterates Mount Washington Hill Climb Record in Purpose-Built Subaru WRX
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Hoover Dam reaches crisis levels, potentially impacting 40 million plus
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Hatchet Session IPA and McAteer's Dry Irish Stout
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Magnolia Woods and Rafes Chasm, Halibut Point State Park
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Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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Episode 243 - Listener Spotlight - Adrian! Jigger Johnson Recap, Rescue on Franconia Ridge, Hike on Smarts Mountain / Mt. Cube
Episode 243
Show notes
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
https://slasrpodcast.com/ Topics
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Welcome back Stomp + where's Mike
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Welcome Adrian
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Jigger Johnson Update
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DaveShits update and Apostle Points
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Full Conditions update
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Mt. Lafayette Rescue
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Rescue Me 5K
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Fire breaks out on Rumney rocks
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Hiker Dies via lightning strike
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Recent Hikes - Nick hiked Smarts / Cube with Dave and Liz to support his AT Thru hike
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Notable Hikes of the week
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Guest of the Week - Adrian
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Recent Search and Rescue News
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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4 hikers Rescued on Mt. Lafayette to be billed
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Northwoods Law is alive and well on Youtube
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Hiker dies by lightning strike on Mt. Etna
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Young Hiker Assisted out of the Woods in Randolph - 8/11
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Hiker Suffers Medical Emergency on Mt. Hale in Bethlehem - 8/12
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Injured Hiker - 8/12
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Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker Injured at the Zealand Hut in Bethlehem - 8/13
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Mount Monadnock Hiker Airlifted - 8/14
Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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Episode 242 - Stomp is back! Welcome Chris and Joe from Project Insulnation, SAR News
Episode 242
Show notes
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
https://slasrpodcast.com/ Topics
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Welcome back Stomp + where's Nick
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Listener leaves a good review on Apple Podcast
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Full Conditions for 2026 is coming in November
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Stomp update - Hip, Hiking future plans, DJ activity
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NH / ME news
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Shark Talk
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Rescue on Mt. Jefferson / The Link
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Adams / Gray Knob Rescue
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Diana's Bath / Twinway Rescues / Missing Person from Dolly Copp
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Disney Animator rescued hiking and Disney Stalkers
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Gear Talk - Sleeping Pads and REI Half Dome Tent, Truck Tent, cold weather cell phone holder
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Virtual Reality / Virtual hiking software/games
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Welcome Chris and Joe from Insulnation
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Maine Lifeguard pulled under water by a White Shark
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Rescue on the Link / Mt. Jefferson
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Perch and Tent sites first come first serve
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Rescue of injured backpacker on the Twinway
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Missing Person from Dolly Copp
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Google maps blamed for recent Rescue
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Meta Quest 3 and more affordable Quest 3S
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Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
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Episode 241 - Baxter State Park - N. Brother and Daicy Pond, Wakefield, NH Ice Hole Mystery, Vermont AT, SAR News
Episode 241
Show notes
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
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Welcome Peter and Jake
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SLASR Pronunciation issues continue
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Cat and Animal talk
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Dave Shits Update and Peter and Jake hike with Dave in Vermont
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Mount Washington Memorial lights
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Recent SAR NEWS - Mt. Willard, White Horse Ledge, Tuckeman Ravine, Welch Dickey, Kinsman Ridge
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Wakefield, NH Ice Hole Mystery
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Mountaineering Fatalities - Nirmal Purja Netflix Star
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Grizzly Attack in Glacier National Park
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Recent Hikes - Diamond Hill in RI and Baldface Circle for Sunset and trail maintenance
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Baxter State Park with Peter and Jake - Part 2 - North Brother and Little and Big Niagara, evening photography
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Mt. Wash to have memorial lights for 9-11
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Guys gets lost hiking Mt. Willard
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More info on the Wakefield Ice Hole
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New England Legends Podcast Episode on the Wakefield Ice Hole Mystery
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Episode 240 - Nick Rides a Bike, Baxter State Park - Mount Katahdin Hike- Part 1, Hiker impales himself
Episode 240
Show notes
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
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Welcome Jake and Peter
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Nick Rides a Bike
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Hiker impales himself on hiking pole
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Plus Size Hiker drama
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Clear cutting in the White Mountains
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CDT hiking towns
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Forest Service employees get kidnapped
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Baxter State Park trip recap - Part 1
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Hiker Impales himself on his own hiking pole and then hikes out 10 miles
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Plus sized Hiker needs a rescue on Mist Trail - Yosemite
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Fish & game chair advocates for managed clear cutting to mitigate wildfires
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Small town gets boost from CONTINENTAL DIVIDE hikers
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Forest Service employees freed after kidnapping
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Baxter State Park - reservations
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Sponsors, Friends and Partners
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Episode 18 - So You Wanna - Mount Tecumseh
Episode 18
Show notes
This week - a new So You Wanna episode - Mount Tecumseh!
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1 hr 48 min
Episode 239 - Avoiding Crowds on 4000 Footers, SAR Marriage Proposal, Baxter State Park, Black Mountain and Doublehead
Episode 239
Show notes
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 Shits 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
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Seek the Peak / Raymond Cataract / Square Ledge in Pinkham Notch
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Wild Weather and Canadian Wildfire haze
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NH is the best state to move to
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Mt. Kearsarge Rescue with a marriage proposal
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Another Huntington Ravine Rescue
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Cher's son is still in jail in NH
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Dave Shits update - in CT
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NH Politician drives like a maniac
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Kid jumps off Glen Ellis Falls and it does not go well
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Least crowded trails to climb 4000 footers
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Planning the SLASR + Friends 4 day trip to Baxter State Park
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Grandpa attacked by an Angry Bison - dumb tourists in Yellowstone
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Noah Kahan Concert
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Nick's golf weekend and hiking Black Mountain and Doublehead Mountain
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Search and Rescue News
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Injured Hiker - 7/4
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Wild Weather coming into northern New England tonight
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Hiker injured on Mount Kearsarge and Boyfriend Proposes while she is in the litter
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NH Is the Best State to move to
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Hiker injured on Mount Kearsarge and Boyfriend Proposes while she is in the litter
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Another Rescue in the Huntington Ravine Trail area
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Official NH Fish and Game News Report
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Cher's Son was arrested this Spring and is still in jail
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New Hampshire Lawmaker fighting reckless speeding cases using Legislative Privilege claim
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Kid does a full send off of Glen Ellis Falls and it does not go well
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Grandpa gets too close to a Bison and is launched when the beast charges him
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https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/injured-hiker-on-piper-trail-on-mt-chocorua/
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https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/injured-hiker-on-champney-falls-trail-2/
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https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/hiker-injured-on-mt-lafayette/
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https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/distressed-hiker-at-lonesome-lake/
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https://nhfishgame.com/2026/07/13/multi-team-rescue-conducted-on-mt-washington/
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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19Q7sBmdEP/
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Episode 238 - Amy Swift - Flume Gorge Manager, Huntington Ravine Rescue, Mt. Isolation, Osceolas, Missing Hiker on Mt. Washington
Episode 238
Show notes
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…
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About the Flume Gorge - Flume Gorge Website
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July 4 recap
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Huntington Ravine
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Fundraiser For the McDewell Family
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Tick Safety Reminders
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Dave Shits in the Woods AT Update
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Alan Clark of Pemi Search and Rescue New Article
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Missing hiker on Mt. Washington
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NH Fish and Game Budget Talk
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Boy dies of rabies
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Bears attack in Japan
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Hiker attacked by an alligator in Florida
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Gear Talk - Hands Free Drone Umbrella and the Helinox Ultralight chair
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Pop and Music Minute - Village and The Naked and Afraid
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Recent Hikes - Nick on Mount Norwottuck
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Recent Hikes - Nick goes back to the Osceolas
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Recent Hikes - Mike on Mt. Isolation via Glen Boulder and out Rocky Branch
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Guest of the Week - Amy Smart from the Flume Gorge and former SAR volunteer rescue team member
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Recent Search and Rescue News
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Injured Hiker Rescued from Huntington Ravine Trail by National Guard Helicopter
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Avalon Equestrian NH Instagram
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Long Time Rescuer Recounts Hardest and Most Satisfying Rescues
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Search for Missing Man Ends Successfully on Mt. Washington - 7/3
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A deeper look into Fish & Games budget sources
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Boy dies of rabies after bat found on his mouth
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Wave of fatal bear maulings rocks Japan
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Hiker has both arms ripped off by alligator
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John Tse creates autonomous flying drone umbrella
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Helinox Chair Zero LT | REI Co-op
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Lead singer of Village People dies
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Carryout of Injured Hiker from Snapper Trail - 6/20
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Hiker Suffers Medical Emergency on Mount Lincoln - 6/24
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Injured Hiker Rescued from Valley Way Trail - 6/25
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Pennsylvania Man Carried off Falling Waters Trail - 6/25
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Injured Hiker Rescued on Cascade Brook Trail in Lincoln - 6/27
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Hiker Medical Emergency - 7/2
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Injured Hiker - 7/4
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Multiple Injured Hikers Rescued in Lincoln - 7/4
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Multiple Injured Hikers Rescued in Lincoln - 7/6
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Episode 18 - So You Wanna - Mt. Waumbek and Mt. Starr King
Episode 18
Show notes
Happy 4th of July! This week a new So You Wanna episode - Mt. Waumbek. Lots of history and fun facts in this episode. Enjoy!
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Episode 237 – Dave, Liz and Stomp are back - Appalachian Trail Update, Welcome Lori Goes Hiking, Close Call on Franconia Ridge
Show notes
https://slasrpodcast.com/ Welcome to episode 237 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, Stomp joins us as we catch up with our friend Dave for an update on his Appalachian trail adventures. Plus a close call on franconia ridge Friday night - two separate groups faced cold conditions, rain and hypothermia coming down Greenleaf and old bridal trails. Plus recent hikes - Nick hikes Osceolas via East pond loop and included bushwhacks out to middle and west Osceolo, Mike takes a 17 mile Pemi River Traverse from Lincoln Woods out to Ethan Pond, all this plus notable hike of the week, dad jokes and more, im mike, im nick and im stomp - lets get started.
Check out Lori's YouTube Channel - Lori Goes Hiking
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Welcome back Stomp, Intros - Dave, Lori, Liz
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Stomp Deep Dive
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Franconia Ridge Rescues from Friday June 19th
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Fee increases in NH
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Car Racing on MT. Washington
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Bear Safety
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Bike Week
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Dad Jokes
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Pop Culture
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Recent Hike - Nick on the Osceolas
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Recent Hike - Mike on a Pemi River Traverse
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Welcome Dave, Lori and Liz - Reflections on AT thru hike Georgia to PA and looking ahead to New England
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Rescuee apologizes for triggering an intense Rescue on Mt. Lafayette.
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F&G propose fee increases but governor not onboard
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Car racing comes to Auto Road this August
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Unprotected Poultry and Birdfeeders Continue to Cause Human–Bear Conflicts in New Hampshire
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103rd Motorcycle Weeks wraps up with lowered attendance, safety concerns
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
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Episode 236 – Delisted 52 With a View Peaks, Bug Season, Franconia Love Connection, Mt. Adams
Show notes
https://slasrpodcast.com/ Welcome to Episode 236 (again) of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we once again attempt to record a show about the delisted mountains from the 52 with a view list. Plus, its bug season, a love connection on franconia ridge, bird attack, forest service proposal to turn Black Pond Bushwhack into an official trail, Hiker fatality on Monadnock, some Randolph Mountain club history, teens in NY wander into tunnels and cause a panic, bungee jump death in Brazil and I'll explain to you how not to die when going on vacation, Recap of the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Alz hike plus a recap of the lost episode
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Weird trail encounter
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Bug season hiking
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Franconia Ridge love connection
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Red-winged blackbird attack
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Black Pond Bushwhack proposal
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Monadnock fatality
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Dave Shits AT update
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Randolph Mountain Club history
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71 teens rescued from sewer tunnels
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Brazil bungee jumping tragedy
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Vacation excursion safety
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Everest robotics project
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Gear Review
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Pop Culture
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Daniel Tosh Live
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Off Campus (Amazon Prime)
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Team SLASR 48 Peaks recap
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Delisted 52 With a View peaks
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Recent hikes
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Notable listener hikes
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Search & Rescue news
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Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
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Hiking love connection on Franconia Ridge
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Poster also has a cool guitar video from the top of Mt. Jefferson
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Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? To Get to Its Nesting Site
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Minus 33 expands SAR clothing kit program
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Black Pond Trail Reconstruction and Lincoln Brook Trail Segment Decommission
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Hiking Fatality at Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey
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RMC June 2026 Newsletter - Ghost Trails of the RMC: The New Spur
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71 Teens rescued while hiking in sewer
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Brazil woman dies after bungee-jumping instructors fail to attach cord
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More details including arrests
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Study finds Skrillex music repels mosquitoes
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Craft Beer Center -East Branch Organics
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