Episode 193 - Welcome Christian - Single Season Winter 48, AT History, Rescue in the Desert, Wildcats

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Welcome to Episode 193 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by Christian Hikes the Whites, Christian is an avid White Mountain Hiker having completed a single season winter 48, the NE 67, the seasonal 48s, casually gridding and generally getting out and hiking in all seasons. Plus Wally the lost dog, tips for luring your dog back to you if it gets spooked, revisiting the AT reroute away from Gorham, AMC Awards night is coming up, A high school group gets in trouble in the Arizona Desert, Volcanoes in alaska, The story of a friend group forcing their friend to go hiking and now the friend group imploded, plus nick hikes the wildcats and we have a couple of local search and rescue stories.

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

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About Christian

Instagram

Topics

• Nick and Mike attempt a Music Segment and it goes horribly wrong - when generations clash

• Wally The dog went missing and was later found, plus tips for getting your dog back

• AT Re-Route from Gorham

• Forest Roads

• Boston Marathon

• AMC Awards Night

• Black mountain skier fatality

• Volcano in Alaska

• School group rescue in Nevada desert

• Don’t force your friends to hike with you

• Gear review, pop culture stuff

• Beer talk, recent hike on the Wildcats

• Guest of the Week - Christian Hikes the White

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR’s BUYMEACOFFEE

• Wally the lost dog, found apparently by luring him out with scents

• Calming signals article

• Calming Signals Video

• 2A Drone Service for Pets

• More details on why the AT was rerouted away from Gorham - Thanks to Peakbagger on VFTT

• Forest Road Status

• Fish & Game CO to run Boston Marathon to raise awareness for suicide prevention 

• AMC Awards Night & Dinner this weekend, Exeter High School, NH

• Skier Fatality on Black Mountain

• High School Group rescued by park rangers - 25 special needs students and 3 adults

• School Responds with clarification

• Don't Force your friends to go hiking of they are not into it

• Breathable wicking boxers made of bamboo and spandex 

• 100 mile wilderness attempt in winter

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 192 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week I’m joined by cohost Andy Vilaine, who when he is not co-hosting here or out hiking is the TrainMaster at the Cog Railway. Andy will be giving us a detailed trip report of his recent solo winter hike to Mount Katahdin - we will break down everything you need to know about hiking in Baxter State park. Plus an update on Stomp, when will Ice Out on Lake Winnipesaukee be declared?, a hiking based film is coming to Lincoln this summer and they are putting a call out for actors, A recent rescue on one of Stomp’s favorite mountains,  Mount Cardigan, news about weather apps, a serial killer in New England, Notable hikes and some national search and rescue stories. 

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

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About The Cog

Cog Railway Website

Topics

• Welcome Andy

• Some Cog updates, spring schedule, getting ready for summer

• Cog helping out on rescues

• A longer update on Stomp and the future direction of SLASR (all good news) - Starts around the 22:30 mark

• Cannibalism on Boon Island, Maine

• White Mountains Visitors Center in N. Woodstock

• Appalachian Trail reroute - Great Gulf

• Ice Out On Winnipesaukee

• Hiking Movie is being filmed in Lincoln, NH this summer

• Rescue on Mount Cardigan

• UK SAR Data - Young People needing rescues are exploding

• Mountain Forecast is moving to a pay model, plus some reminders on better weather resources for the WMNF

• Drinks, SLASR 48 Peaks Team, Dad Jokes, Coffee, Recent Hikes, Notable Hikes 

• Andy’s Solo Winter Hike on Mount Katahdin - info on hiking Baxter State Park

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR’s BUYMEACOFFEE

• cannibalism on Boon Island, Maine

• White Mountains Visitors Center, N Woodstock. Exit 32 on Rt. 93 

• AT Reroute Announcement

• Ice Out is predicted to be April 19th for the lakes region.

• Movie filming in Lincoln, NH 

• Indigogo Page - synopsis

• Rescue on Mount Cardigan 

• Social media and map apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue callouts

• https://archive.is/WdqtX 

• Mountain Forecast - moving to a pay model -

• Section Hiker weather guide 

• TrailsNH Forecast - Kimball Rexford (Ep. 154) 

• A New England Serial Killer? 

• Baxter State Park - Rules and Permits

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 191 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast, Stomp is on an international espionage assignment so I’m joined by Nick Sidla of the PUDS Podcast and Lynn Swezer of the Hiking Buddies.  This week we have a history segment - The Bemis Crew and the Story of Miriam Underhill and the creation of the 4000 Footer club. Plus a rescue on the presidential range, some updates on projects in the White Mountains, the second half of a hiker diary from 1971 covering the NH Appalachian Trail section. Plus recent hikes in the Belknaps and Guyot. 

This weeks Higher Summit Forecast 

About Nick and Lynn

PUDs Podcast

Nick’s Instagram

Hiking Buddies

Topics

• Welcome Nick and Lynn - Stomp is on an undercover mission

• Nick gives an update on PUDS Podcast

• Lynn is busy with a million projects 

• Rescue on Mount Washington 

• History segment about Sgt. Winfield Jewell and the First Int’l Polar Year

• Mountain Bike Fines are coming 

• WMNF Project Updates - Webster Cliffs and Lincoln Woods

• Days 7 thru 12 of 1971 AT Thru Hiker memories

• Gear Talk - Arc’teryx

• Pop Culture Talk 

• SLASR 48 Peaks Team Sign ups are now open

• Recent Hikes - Belknaps and Overnight Bonds and Guyot 

• Segment of the Week - The Bemis Crew and Miriam Underhill 

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR’s BUYMEACOFFEE

• Rescue on the Jewell Trail near Mt. Clay 

• The First International Polar Year 1881-1884

• The Greely Expedition

• Mountain bike rules set to tighten

• New Administrative Rules to restrict use of MTB’s in NH State Parks

• New Rule Proposal - see Section 731.32 - Bicycle Use

• Current Rules - Prohibited

• Fine Details

• Webster Cliffs Trail Relocation proposal - 2026 or later

• Update on the Lincoln Woods Trail Relocation

• NH Section of an Appalachian Trail Thru hike from 1971

• AT Ran Through Center of Gorham ATC Link

• White Blaze Forum Post on AT Reroute from Gorham

• Shocking numbers state they would get ‘Severed’ if real.

• SLASR 48 Peaks Alzheimers team - Join here! 

• Bemis Crew

• Notchland Inn

• Biography Miriam Underhill

• History of the 4000 Footer list 

• Miriam Underhill

• Winter 4000 Footers

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 the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week Mark Lindenberg, (Knobbie Hikes) sits in for Stomp as our cohost. Later in the episode we are a joined by guest of the week thru hiker and photographer, IBTAT who is setting off on the start of his 2nd round of Triple Crown thru hikes starting with the PCT, plus - parking enforcement in the White Mountains, a look back to 1971 through the eyes of a thru hiker making their way through the NH section of the Appalachian Trail, Black Mountain Ski area has a successful ski season with new owners, 6 years have past since Stephon Porith Sou’s car was found in Pinkham Notch and there has been no sign of him since March 8th 2019, recent hikes on the Belknaps, the Ossipees, The Grand Traverse, and a close call rescue on the Twinway. 

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

About IBTAT

IBTAT Patreon Page

Savedbymtns Instagram

Saved By Mountains YouTube

Roscoe P Waggletails Instagram

IBTAT Merchandise

Topics

• Reminder to pay your parking fee at the trailhead

• Getting to know young Knobbie

• First part of a 1971 AT Thru Hiker journal (NH Section)

• Black Mountain

• Rescue on the Twinway

• Missing Person / Hiker - 6 year anniversary

• Hiking Buddies Event

• 48 Peaks - Join the SLASR Team and hike Mount Madison

• Recent Hikes on the Belknaps, Ossipees, and The Grand Traverse

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• $30 dollar parking pass 

• NH Section of an Appalachian Trail Thru hike from 1971

• Harris Cabin

• Black Mountain Ski Area - A New Owner and a new way to use data for understanding customers

• Rescue on Twinway

• Reminder - Stephon Porith Suo 

• Shoulder Season Preparedness with Joe Lentini 

• SLASR 48 Peaks Alzheimers team - Join here! 

• Belknaps GPS Track

• Ossipee Range GPS Track

• Lost Hikers in Madame Sherri Forest

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

This week, a new episode of So You Wanna... This time Stomp's "stomping" ground - Welch Dickey! A Gem of a hike near Waterville Valley. Stomp breaks down all the details! 

Will be back next week for Episode 190. 

Show Notes

• How to get there: Orris Rd., Thornton NH

• Nearest Towns: Campton, WV, Plymouth, Lincoln/ Woodstock

• Historical Notes: Thornton was incorporated on July 6, 1763, and named for Doctor Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.[4]

• Historical Markers Nearby: None listed

• Good Eats Nearby: Bergie Junior Seafood Market - Tartaglia’s - Valley Chop House

• Good Brews Nearby: Dam Brew House;https://www.fugaky.com/find-us.html Fugaki

• Overnight Accommodations: AirBNB range from $150 to $500. Plenty of options in WV.

• Parking - Access Roads:

• Trailhead Description,  

• Size: Fits approx 70-80 vehicles. Orris rd. Parking allowed at times but can be limited during peak visitation times such as foliage.

• Amenities, Privies: YES, year round

• Fees: $5 dollars daily.

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 Welcome to Episode 189 of the Sounds like a Search and Rescue Podcast - this week, Stomp and Daveshits bushwhack middle sugarloaf - the plan, find the hardest route on the easiest mountain. The execution was flawless so we recorded a short segment post hike to talk about bushwhacking, route finding, and strategy for going off trail. Plus, the Thru hikers are making their way north, we will go over a guide for thru hikers so they can be prepared for their visit to New Hampshire. All this plus recent search and rescue, a guide to Via Ferratas, dad jokes, notable hikers, and more

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 Topics

• Violent member of Antarctic Research Crew causes concern

• Stomp’s more return to hiking - The Holt Trail 

• Blood Moon was a success

• Vets on the 48 Event - Mt. Waternomee plane crash

• Hiking video from Huntington Ravine

• Stomp is obsessed with Via Ferratas

• Dad Jokes, Pop Culture, Plugs, 

• Segment 1 - Middle Sugarloaf - Stomp and Dave break down a bushwhack on Middle Sugarloaf

• Segment 2 - AT Thru Hiker Guide to New Hampshire 

• Recent Search and Rescue Events in NH

 Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Research crew dealing with a violent member in Antarctica

• North Woodstock’s Ghostly B-18 Bomber Remains

• Huntington Ravine Winter Climb - Bail out

• Polar Caves in Rumney

• Older video from 2016

• Guide to Via Ferratas 

• The hardest

• The longest

• Injured hiker rescued on Falling Waters Trail

• Overnight rescue on Mt. Moriah

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

This week - a preview of a new SLASR series "So You Wanna". 

Patrick Hummel, who previously worked as the Manager of Mount Monadnock State Park joins us to talk about the trails, history and general information about one of the regions most popular mountains. 

Show Links

Park Website and Parking Reservations

Most popular trails

Park History

Old Toll Road

Gilson Pond

One of the most popular mountains in the world

Monadnoc

Fasset's Mountain House

Rollstone Boulder

Black Heritage Trail

Jaffrey Historical Society

Modestman - One of NH’s best breweries!

Dublin Road Taproom

Fairfield Inn, Keene (Marriott)

Carriage Barn Inn, B&B

Outlooks: Emerson’s Seat

Unique Spots: Megalithia (aka Pumpelly Cave) 

Bogs: Pumpelly Bogs - And “South Pond” - Cool vernal pools along upper Pumpelly Trail. 

Water Crossings/ Springs: Falcon Spring

White Dot, White Cross, White Arrow

Out & Back: Most popular is Old Halfway House to White Arrow.

Traverse:

Lollipop: East Peak Loop

Annals of the Grand Monadnock

Southern NH Trail Guide - AMC

Monadnock: The Mountain That Stands Alone.

Trail map 

Map in color

Monadnock Webcam

Climbing Association

Summit forecast

Regional weather

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 Welcome to Episode 188 of the Sounds like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by John Glidden of Minus33. Minus33 is a clothing company we’ve talked about often on the show - they believe no one should feel uncomfortable or ill-prepared in the outdoor community, and having reliable gear is one of the first steps toward a lifetime of passion for whatever your activity is. John will join us to talk about the history and mission of Minus33 and he will give us some tips and advice on some of their products that can help hikers stay warm and comfortable. Plus a recent winter hiking attempt on the Bonds, Reminders about the AMC 4000 Footer clud awards ceremony, trail adoption in the White Mountains, and NH County High points including some details about the mysterious Corbin Park. 

 Note - we ran out of time so we are pushing the NH AT Thru Hiker segment to next week

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 About our guest of the week - Minus33

• Minus33 Website

• Minus33 - Mission

• Minus33 - History

Topics

• Snomo season, Stomp’s return to hiking

• New Podcast Series from SLASR - So You Wanna - Teaser Preview 

• Obesity Rates Worldwide - Staying in shape

• Spring Equinox

• Swearing helps improve stamina? 

• Stomp’s Late Winter / Early Spring Hiking Tips

• AMC 4000 Footer Awards Dinner is coming up in April

• Blood Moon is coming

• Signing up for Trail Adoption program for 2025

• Boston Outdoor Expo recap

• Gear Talk - Silky Saws

• SLASR 48 Peaks Alzheimer's team is now set up - details coming soon on how to join us for a hike. Knobbie Hikes is our Co-Captain

• Recent Hike - A winter Bonds hike with Nick and crew from the PUDS Podcast

• County Highpoints from Listener Alex Whittaker

• Croydon Peak / Corbin Park private game reserve

• Guest of the Week - John Glidden from Minus33

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• Shocking obesity rates worldwide

• Spring Equinox

• How to improve your hiking stamina - swear more

• AMC 4000 Footer Awards Dinner Info this year

• Blood Moon next week

• Trail Adoption - Available trails

• AMC Trail Adopter Application

• Program Guidelines

• Trail Maintenance trips and groups to get involved

• Silky Big Boy 2000

• A more indepth podcast on Corbin Park

• County highpoints of NH

• County prominence points of NH

• Corbin Park

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 187 of the Sounds Like A Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by Mike York, the founder and President of Veterans on the 48. Veterans on the 48 is dedicated to getting more veterans outside and onto the trails to promote healthy lifestyles both physically and mentally. The group leads hikes for veterans, supports veterans interested in Wilderness First Aid classes, provides hiking gear, volunteers for trail maintenance and partners with other veteran groups. Michael will join us to share his story. Plus, staffing cuts hit the WMNF and nationwide, there was a recent rescue on Mt. Moosilauke, some avalanche activity on Mount Washington, options and timelines for trail adoption, and a recent hike on Pleasant Mountain and an ice fishing excursion in Western Maine.

 This weeks Higher Summit Forecast

 About Veterans on the 48

• Veterans on the 48 Instagram

• Donate to Veterans on the 48

• Veterans on the 48 Events Page

Topics

• Mount Washington Road Race results are out

• Moosilauke Rescue

• Avalanches on Mount Washington

• Federal Government Staffing Cuts hit the WMNF and National Parks

• Trial Adoption Season and Options

• Hiker gets lost in China, eats toothpaste to survive

• 2024 Thru Hiker Survey Summary

• Recent Hikes - Pleasant Mountain in Denmark Maine

• Ice Fishing Trip Recap

• Notable Hikes

• Welcome Mike from Veterans on the 48

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• MWRR registration

• Northern Extremes Snowmobile

• Don’t be a postholio

• Two hikers rescued from Moosilauke

• Skier Triggers and Avalanche in Tuckerman Ravine and a separate avalanche in Huntington

• WMNF Employees notified they are part of federal staffing cuts

• NPR Article breaks down the staffing cut impacts

• Trail Adoption - Available trails

• AMC Trail Adopter Application

• Program Guidelines

• Trail Maintenance trips and groups to get involved

• Hiker in China uses Toothpaste to survive a 10 day ordeal, fined the equivalent of 11,000

• Thru Hiker Demographics on the AT

• Thru Hiker Trail Experience on the AT

• Tents and Hammocks

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 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