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 Welcome to Episode 186 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by Anthony Lahout. Anthony is part of the Lahout family, the caretakers and owners of the oldest ski shop in the United States. Lahout’s was founded in 1920 as a small country store in Littleton, NH, the Lahout Family - driven by Anthony’s grandfather Joe Lahout became the lifeblood that ushered in the growth of the ski industry in the northeast. Retail businesses are always a challenging endeavor, Lahouts has endured and thrived across their 8 locations in Lincoln and Littleton, NH. We are very excited and honored for Anthony to join us to share his story with us. 

 Plus a recap of the Snowsafe Summit, Hypothermia on Springer Mountain, Thru Hiker survey results for the best Backpacks, and a rescue of climbers after an avalanche on Cannon cliffs. 

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

About this week's Guest

• Lahout’s Store Website

• Lahout’s Store History

• Locations 

• North Country - Short Film about Lahout’s

Topics

• Welcome back Stomp, Snowmobile Season is top notch this year

• Canada - US Hockey, Guy time, Ice Fishing weekend

• Live Show for 200 teaser

• Stomp put together Avalanche education resources

• SnowSafe Summit Recap

• Hypothermia on Springer mountain

• Stories of Hikers finding old backpackers abandoned from earlier rescues and using the gear to survive

• AT Thru Hiker Survey on backpacks

• Recent Hike Attempt on Old Bridle Path

• Guest of the Week - Anthony Lahout

• Rescue on Cannon Cliff

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• Avalanche.org

• Mount Washington Avalanche Center

• Avalanche Courses

• AIARE

• East Coast Avalanche Education

• Tuckerman Skiing today

• SnowSafe Summit Recap

• Hiking Buddies

• Barn Door Hostel

• Hypothermia on Springer Mountain in GA 

• Shuttle Drivers - Ridgerunners talk about their interaction with the victim

• Father and Son rescued after finding an abandoned backpack left by another hiker involved in a rescue

• Interesting Story Rescue Story  

• The Trek released 2024 AT thru hiker survey results about backpacks

• Climbers rescued after Cannon Cliffs avalanche

• Another sharp downhill,  left hand turn goes wrong

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

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 Welcome to episode 185 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week our friends from 48 Peaks - the Alzheimer’s Association join us as we join the fight against Alzhiemers by encouraging everyone to participate in the 2025 The Longest Day - 48 Peaks hiking and fundraising event. Cindy is a multi time guest on SLASR and Paul is a personal hiking buddy of mine so we will get some updates from Cindy on her adventures and Paul will probably spill the beans on hiking with me over the last year or so plus he will share his personal story of how alzheimers has impacted his family and his journey to raise funds through 48 Peaks. All this plus huge snowfalls coming to NH, some reminders about staying prepared for adverse weather conditions, a rescue on Franconia Ridge, more place name changes in the news, and the story of a man who was adopted by a herd of goats.

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

About this week's Guests - Alzheimer’s Association

• 48 Peaks FAQS

• Hiker Celebration

• All the Details

• Learn more and find resources for you and your family at alz.org

• Our 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900

• To learn more about 48 Peaks and to join us, head to alz.org/48peaks

• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/48Peaks

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/48peaksalz/

Topics

• Stomp is missing, Cindy in going to be the cohost

• Location sharing apps and the relationship drama

• Snowsafe Summit - come see Mike 

• Big Snow Storm coming in this weekend

• Trailhead preparedness for your car

• Rescue on Franconia Ridge

• Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl - Taylor Swift and Halftime Show

• Earthquake, Hawaii, Man becomes goat

• Name Change Drama -Denali and Gulf of Mexico/America

• Gear Review

• Paul correctly answers the dad joke of the week

• Beer Talk, Recent Hikes

• Guests of the Week - Welcome Cindy and Paul - 48 Peaks - The Longest Day fundraisers

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• Are you willing to be tracked by your loved one?

• Snowsafe Summit weekend is here!

• 18 inches of snow this weekend!!!

• Reminder about preparedness / trailhead essentials for cars

• Hypothermic hikers on Franconia Ridge

• 8.0 earthquake off the Carribean triggers tsunami warning for US

• Man becomes goat: Accepted by herd.

• Hikers off the ‘rails’ at Haiku Park

• The Alaska Legislature passes a resolution asking for Denali to be retained. 

• Tiny new gadget to consider before heading out on camping and hiking trips 

• Guy gets arrested at the Airport in India over his Garmin InReach 2

• Welcare Insect Bite Healer

• Shout out to DC Rainmaker for his gadget reviews

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

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 Welcome to episode 184 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week - a Valentine's Day episode, Stomp and Mike give you their advice on some of the most romantic activities you can do in NH. Plus a close call rescue on Mount Washington, The Boston Outdoor Expo, Maine Town names, a dog falls 200 feet into a waterfall, Nancy Barton, and Hiking word origins. 

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 Topics

• Stomp is sick

• Mike and Stomp talk about Valentines Day and Romance

• Another attempt at a Hallmark Movie

• Groundhog day

• Conway Daily Sun is beefing with WMVW Radio Station - Fair Use

• Stomp’s list of NH Romantic Hiking Themed Ideas

• Romantic Hike to Lonesome Lake

• A Cozy Getaway at the Omni Mount Washington Resort

• Snowshoeing to Arethusa Falls

• Valentine's Weekend Getaway in Jackson, NH - Nestlenook skating

• Indian Head Resort - Sneak into the heated pool with your love. 

• Adventure Suites in North Conway

• Earthquake 

• 2 Hikers Rescued on Mount Washington on Sunday - Serious rescue operation

• Maura Murray update

• Missing teen in Northern Maine 

• Maine Town Name Origins

• Boston Outdoor Expo

• Dog falls over waterfall and Beavers build a million dollar dam

• Gear talk - Hiking Project and AirFlare

• Dad Joke and Notable Hikes

• Nancy Barton - Ghost Story

• Segment of the week - Word origins for Bushwhack, Cairn, Switchback, Postholing, Microspikes, Trail Magic, Ultralight and Search & Rescue

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• Punxsutawney Phil says 6 more weeks of winter!!!!!!!

• Fair Use or Not - Media Spat between the Conway Daily Sun and Mount Washington Radio station - WMVW

• Omni Mount Washington

• Nestlenook Farm

• Indian Head Resort

• 3rd earthquake in a week.

• Hikers stranded on Jewell

• Boston Globe Interview 

• Maura Murray back in the news, with new age-progression photo released. 

• Missing 13 year old in New Sweden, Maine

• Boston Outdoor Expo - March 1-2, 2025 - Boston Convention Center

• Exhibitors

• Speakers

• Moscow the dog, full send over a 200 foot waterfall

• People wanted to build a dam but could not agree how to do it, Beavers build it in one night instead 

• Hiking Project

• AirFlare

• A strange encounter on Mt. Tom - The Story of Nancy Barton

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

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Welcome to episode 183 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we deep dive for recent hikes on Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Avalon and Mt. Isolation. Talk about ghost malls, electric hand warmers, upside down gaiters, notable hikes and more! 

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

Topics

• Show was delayed because Stomp has to save some lost Snowmobilers

• Earthquake survival

• Plane Crash in DC

• New show spinning off for SLASR - So You Wanna… 

• Extreme Cold Weather in NH - Staying warm tips

• Stomp sees a Bobcat and we discuss fighting a Bobcat and Mountain Lions

• Pond Hockey Event in NH - Skating skill, Shooting the Duck, fun team names

• Upcoming Events - Ty Gagne, 48 Peaks, Stomp DJ gigs

• New REI CEO - Mike teaches Stomp how to be a CEO

• Mike and Stomp discuss Liberty Tree Mall History

• Canada - US Border for PCT Hikers

• Place Names, Denali / Mt. McKinley

• Rec.gov website is running a lottery scheme

• Double Amputee from a minor hiking injury

• Electric Hand Warmers are the future of hiking

• Dake Joke spotted in the wild

• Beer talk and notable hikes

• Recent Hike on Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, and Mt. Avalon

• Recent Hike on Mt. Isolation

• Rescue on Mt. Belknap

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• How rare was the earthquake that shook NH and Maine?

• American Airlines fight collides with US Army Blackhawk in DC overnight.

• Pond Hockey Classic

• MWOBS event 

• 48 Peak Winter Event reminder

• White Lake Ultras - May 3rd

• Race the Cog - June 28th

• Jigger Johnson- Aug 16th & 17th

• REI - New CEO

• Anne and Hope

• Alladin’s Castle Arcade

• Northern Border update - PCT closed to thru hikers. 

• Denali now to be renamed Mt. McKinley. 

• Interesting Denali facts

• Hiking Denali

• Transit Bus

• Hike with a Ranger for free

• Off-trail discovery hikes 

• Denali Visitors Center

• Why is Booz Allen Renting us back our own National Parks?

• Booz Allen running rec.gov

• Veteran Hiker Explains How Minor Injury Led to Double Amputation 

• Electric Hand Warmers

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

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 Welcome to episode 182 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by the NH Wild Crew - Nichole and Paul. They are avid white mountain hikers who focus on fun, photography and friends. They are here this week to share some stories, give us some info on their favorite hikes, tips on gear and photography. Plus we give a run down on proposed projects in the White Mountain National Forest including updates on Sawyer River road, Lincoln Woods, Hermit lake shelter and others. Stomp shares a story about Mt. Everest climbers using performance enhancers to increase their odds of finishing, butt sledding accidents, a review of some winter clothes from US Sherpa, a discussion about Snowshoe etiquette and butt sledding safety and a recent close call rescue off the greenleaf trail.

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

About NH Wild

• NH Wild Instagram

• NH Wild Facebook

Topics

• The Stomp crew was hit

• Plymouth, NH is the Nacho capital of NH

• White Mountains Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

• National news - hikers getting shot near the southern border

• Two Butt (or Bum) sledders injured in Canada

• Performance Enhancers for Mount Everest

• Wind Chill - Snow in Florida

• US Sherpa Clothes

• Burton - longboarders

• Skiing in the Dry River

• Dave Shits in the Woods is on the PUDS Podcast this week 

• Hiking the Wildcats, Mike, Nichole and Paul

• Notable Hikes

• Welcome Paul and Nichole from NH Wild 

• Snowshoes - when to use, tips and tricks

• Butt Sledding - advice and safety

• Recent Search and Rescues

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• Plymouth kills it for best nachos in NH

• Current Schedule of Proposed Actions in the WMNF

• Current Schedule of Proposed Actions in the WMNF

• Sawyer River 2 Bridge Replacement

• Lincoln Woods

• New single track bike trail at Great Glen Outdoors Center

• Hermit Lake Shelters - Current accommodations

• Huntington Ravine Winter Access Bridge Replacements

• AMC Galehead Hut is proposing to install Solar Panels

• Campton Dam Sale,  - potential buyer - Mad River Power

• Fabyan Cabin - Rental camp

• Falling Waters Trail Relocation

•  Hiker shot by cartel, Southern border

•  A spike in butt sled incidents

• Xenon assist up Everest

• Xenon Gas banned in professional cycling after use by Russians in Sochi Olympics

• Nationwide windchill map

• 9 inches of snow in Pensacola 

• US Sherpa clothing

• Khumjung Hat 

• Burton finally listens to the longboarders

• PUDS for a discussion about bushwhacking the NH Highest Hundred & the NHI69

•  Ken McGray’s recent article on snowshoes

• PCT Mystery

• BC skiers lost of Spruce Peak, rescued by Stowe Mountain Rescue

• Hikers assisted on Greenleaf Trail

• More details on the rescue

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

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 Welcome to Episode 181 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by our friend Alanna, writer, content creator, adventurer and White Mountain Hiker. Alanna will share some of her adventures and talk about hiking and sobriety. Plus we give a run down of events that are coming up in and around the White Mountains, a trip report of an overnight stay at Zealand Hut and a bushwhack to one of the NH 100 highest peaks, Stomp is back to Snowmobile guiding, and Stomp’s daughters join us to talk about Hiking with Kids and they share what is was like growing up with the legendary Stomp as their dad. 

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

About Alanna

• @ATALKINTHEWOODS

Topics

• Stomp’s snowmobile adventures

• New Hampshire Events

• Stomp and Mike review Wicked the movie

• Review of Zealand Hut and a Bushwhack to South Hale

• Welcome Alanna

• Stomp’s Daughter talk hiking with kids

• Recent Search and Rescue news - close call on Franconia Ridge

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington - Ty Gagne Event in Gorham

• Recreation and Rescue In The White Mountains - Video Recap of Michael Wejchert Event

• Hidden Mountains by Michael Wejchert

• Waterville Valley Athletic and Improvement Association, WVAIA - Winter Social

• Launch details

• Tickets

• SNOWSAFE SUMMIT

• 48 peaks Winter Safety fundraiser 

• Register for this event 

• GPS Track from Zealand Hut to South Hale 

• Haystack extraction

• 1st sled crash of the season

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

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 This week we are joined by our friend Chezwick who is embarking on a Calendar Year Triple Crown. We are going to talk strategy and planning for this epic adventure which entails hiking all three of the long trails in a single calendar year. All this plus Appalachian trail news, Avalanche on Mount Washington, some fun NH news stories, SLASR makes the Boston Globe, REI announces layoff, Two men die while hunting sasquatch in Oregon, we will break down some basic trail etiquette, plus rules for mountain biking in and around the White Mountains, hiking gear reviews, and some recent search and rescue news, I’m mike and I’m stomp. 

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

About Chezwick

• Chezwick Treks

• Nashville Packs 

• Yar Gear 

• Postholer.com 

Topics

• Happy New Year + Fire Evacuation Strategies

• First Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers are on trail

• Mount Washington Road Race Reminders

• The Tree Fortress, Trash King of New Hampshire 

• Avalanche Talk

• SLASR makes the Boston Globe

• Gorham Town Forest

• Trail Marker Trees

• Everest Base Camp

• REI Layoffs, shuts down  Experiences

• Sasquatch Hunters and Falling Bears

• Hiking Etiquette and Mountain Biking

• Hiking Gear Discussion

• Welcome Back Chezwick - (Continuous) Calendar Year Triple Crown

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• First AT NOBO Hiker of the Year is now on trail

• MWRR registration

• Shooting Victim Wants Shooter Freed

• Avalanche on Hillman's Highway

• MWAC has an app with crowdsourced data and forecasts

• Boston Globe piece

• Gorham acquires 1000 acres of land to add to their town forest

• Trail marker trees

• Sweetpea Flower Farm

• Everest Base Camp Trip with Redline Guiding

• REI Announces layoffs, shuts down Experiences products 

• Oregon men die, searching for Sasquatch

• Be aware of falling bears

• NH Trail Bureau

• Etiquette information sheet

• Where biking is not permitted - NH State Forest System

• Where Mountain Biking is not permitted - White Mountain National Forest

• Winter mountain biking on Moosilauke

• Metal tie wraps

• Quantum Navigation becoming reality

• How does it work

• Red Algae Bloom sickens hikers on the pct  

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

A New Years Eve Special: Stomp, Dave Shits in the Woods and Knobbie bring you 'A Return to Lost Pass and Winter Bushwhacking Lessons Learned." Listen to this honest conversation, captured immediately after an 8.5-hour winter bushwhack to the remote Lost Pass.'

Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

We were thrilled and honored to join Nick & Josh, of the Puds Podcast, for a wide-ranging chat about hiking, podcasting and more.

Mike & Stomp

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This week we recap 2024, we have new year resolutions, Favorite hikes, new gear, memorable moments, an update on a backpacking youtuber who died in Sweden, Stomp and Dave hike a lost pass in Waterville Valley, Recent Search and Rescue news including a missing hiker in the Adirondacks and a hiker who tried to warm up on a snow cat at the summit of mount washington and ended up getting a ride down the mountain after realizing he was woefully prepared for the weather conditions.

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

Donations

Conservation Officer to run Boston Marathon in memory of Levi Frye and suicide awareness.

Topics

• Home Alone Vibes

• Homework for Stomp - Favorite Christmas Songs and New Years Resolutions

• Favorite Hikes of 2024

• New Gear 

• We joined PUDs Podcast this week 

• A look back at some guests from 2024

• Events coming up

• Update on YouTuber Death in Sweden

• TrailsNH 

• Pop Culture Talk

• Recent Hikes - Webster Cliffs, Ossipee Range

• Stomp hikes the Lost Pass with Dave - Some History of the Area

• Recent Search and Rescue News 

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• Michael W Smith - No Eye Had Seen

• Atlas Helium Snow Shoes

• Lowe Backpacks

• PUDs Podcast

• KaBoom X Freestyle Show

• free park days for 2025

• the Eaglet

• Youtubers death in Sweden

• the Outdoor Boys

• DIY pull-pin firestarter for backpacking

• 2nd method with cotton rounds

• Snow Depth Report

• Injured Hiker on Shoestring Gully

• Missing Hiker in the Adirondacks

• Two Hikers lost on Mount Chocorua

• Unprepared Hiker driven off the summit of Mount Washington

• Rescuers recount rescue in the Maine wilderness

Sponsors, Friends  and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• CS Instant Coffee

• 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha