Happy Memorial Day everyone! This week I'm sharing a preview of some of the tracks I'll be spinning at the Mount Washington Road Race, Race the Cog and the Aravaipa Series. Enjoy!

~ Stomp

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Welcome to episode 233 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by Meghan and Cindy to highlight the annual 48 Peaks Alzheimer's event. Cindy and Meghan will update us on the plans this year and we will also catch up on their own hiking adventures. Plus an update on roadside camping in the whites, a Dave Shits in the woods Appalachian Trail update, Hikes getting killed by volcanos and hikers needing rescues on Franconia Ridge, Mt. Washington is still getting snow, the Feds have announced that Hubbard Experimental forest and research facility will remain open, Bear attack in Glacier plus recent hikes on Boncliff, Mount Paugus, and back to Zealand, Guyot, Bond and West Bond.

Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams

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Topics

• Dave Shits AT Update

• Sawyer River road is closed and it's never opening again, get over it.

• Roadside Camping discussion

• Massachusetts is going to regulate eBikes

• Hikers killed in volcano hike

• 3 Hikers rescued on Old Bridle Path

• Dave Shits in the Woods Appalachian Trail update - ⅓ of the way through

• Vail Epic Pass tax lawsuit

• Update on Forest Service Research Facilities in NH

• AI Tool assists in simulating lost hiker behavior

• Bear Fatality in Glacier National Park

• Brain Eating Amoeba

• Stomp's mustache wax

• Recent Hikes - Nick Hikes - Bondcliff out and back, Nick hikes Zealand, Guyot, West Bond, Bond out and back, Mike Hikes - Mount Paugus Traverse

• Notable hikes

• Guests of the Week - Cindy and Meghan from the Alzheimer's Association

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Nick's Instagram

• Tripoli Road Camping

• Roadside Camping Options

• New Mass micromobility regulations take effect to curb reckless e-bikers

• 3 hikers killed during Indonesian volcano eruption

• 3 Hikers rescued from Old Bridle yesterday - 12 hours and were still 2 miles from the trail head

• Mt. Wash saw a wintry start to May

• Vail to drop Epic Pass tax for NH skiers

• Hubbard Experimental Forest to remain open, Bartlett Experimental Forest still set for closure

• Hubbard Brook Website

• New AI Tool tries to think like a missing hiker

• White Paper describing the system

• Body of missing Glacier National Park hiker identified

• Covered Bridges of NH, Google map

• Brain eating amoeba found at National Parks

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• Rek' lis Brewing Company

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies

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

• Fieldstone Kombucha

• CS Instant Coffee

• The Mountain Wanderer

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Welcome to episode 232 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, catching up on SAR news, Recent hikes, and Notable Hikes. Plus a fatality on the Kinsmans, the Pemi / Liberty Springs problematic Black Bear has been removed, some early season fires in the Whites, recent hikes in the Belknaps, Moosiluake, Bald Peak and Kinsmans, the federal government is moving the Forest Service HQ out of Washington DC plus recent search and rescue news.

Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams

Topics

• Dave Shits AT Update

• Stomp's new hip

• Hangover and College Adventures

• Snow is gone, three season hikers are starting too early

• Will Peterson FKT on the AT

• Pemi Bear

• Hiker Fatality

• Brush Fires

• NH Rest Area Politics

• Gear Talk

• US Forest Service moving headquarters

• More Gear Talk

• Music Minute - Pixies

• Recent Hikes - Belknaps 12 Finish

• Recent Hikes - Greylock

• Recent Hikes - Kinsmans / Bald Peak

• Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Nick's Instagram

• Will peterson (@_will.peterson) • Instagram photos and videos

• He has long trail supported FKT

• Pemi Bear

• Missing Hiker Located Deceased in Lincoln

• Fire crews battle multiple brush fires in Hart's Location

• Drama surrounds the NH Liquor Store Rest Area Bidding process

• Forest Service moves Headquarters from Washington DC to Utah

• Re-Organization of the Forest Service Information webpage

• Outside Magazine Article on the move

• Flash Grenade for Bear deterrence

• Injured Hiker on Sabbaday Falls Trail - 3/14

• Injured Hiker Rescued from Lowe's Path - 3/15

• Hikers Rescued on Mount Flume in Lincoln - 3/19

• One Injured Hiker on Mount Monadnock - 3/22

• Injured Hiker on Mount Major - 3/27

• Injured Hiker Assisted Off of Gap Mountain in Troy - 3/29

• Snowboarder Seriously Injured on Cannon Mountain - 3/30

• Injured Hiker on Iron Mountain - 4/24

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Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• Rek' lis Brewing Company

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies

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

• Fieldstone Kombucha

• CS Instant Coffee

• The Mountain Wanderer

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Welcome to episode 231 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by our friend Dann Van Der Vliet. Dan is an accomplished hiker focusing on the entire northeast region and brings a lot of knowledge not only in the White mountains but across Vermont and the Adirondacks. He has put together some notes to compare the Adirondacks to the Whites so we will get to know Dann and learn about the Adirondacks. Plus, a recap of the live Mountain Wanderer show from last week, recapping the 4000 Footer Awards Ceremony, Mike has a game to play for Nick and Dann, Spring weather with search and rescue calls over the weekend on Mt. Washington, Rocky Branch Trail and Falling Waters, Breaking Dave Shits news - an update on his Appalachian Trail progress including ponies, NH news including Ice Out, Squam Trail updates, tips for mud season and river crossings, national news, plus gear talk, North Carolina talk, a music minute, dad jokes, recent hikes on Greylock, Moosilauke, Blue Hills, and Bald Peak/Kinsmans

Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams

Topics

• Well Dann

• Marathon Monday recap

• Live show at Mountain Wanderer - Thanks Again!

• AMC Four Thousand Footer Award Ceremony

• Dave Shits - AT progress update

• NH News - Ice Out on Winnipesaukee, Squam trails reopened

• Mud Season Tips

• High Water crossing tips

• National News - Nova Scotia hiking ban, Gatorade dyes

• Moose Roadkill and the strange culture of road kill collectors

• Gear Talk and North Carolina adventures

• Guest of the Week - Dann

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Nick's Instagram

• Ice out is official

• Squam trails reopen on April 17th, after mudseason closure

• Mud season hiking tips

• High water crossing tips

• Nova Scotia hiking ban ruled unconstitutional

• Gatorade switches to plant-based dyes after pressure from administration

• After totaling their car, Laramie couple returns to find someone stole their moose roadkill.

• Ultraprocessed foods turning people's thoughts into marbled steak

• Drone neutralizer

• Hyperlite Waypoint 35

• New trekking poles for Nick

• new umbrella from gossamer gear - 5.8 ozs

• Hoka Speedgoats,

• O.V. Yonders.

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• Rek' lis Brewing Company

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies

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

• Fieldstone Kombucha

• CS Instant Coffee

• The Mountain Wanderer

• Open for new members

• Three Mass. Hikers Rescued from Falling Waters Trail - 4/17

• Two Hikers Rescued from Mount Washington - 4/18

• Lost Hiker on the Rocky Branch Trail - 4/20

• Unprepared Hikers assisted on Mount Monadnock - 4/10

• Injured Hiker on Mount Chocorua - 4/18

This week, Nick and Mike are joined by friends, Jake and Peter to discuss the quiet giant in the center of the Pemigewasset Wilderness - Owls Head. We cover the history, trail options and all the details to prepare hikers for tackling this 4000 Footer.

Our live episode from The Mountain Wanderer bookstore! Thanks to Enjoy Woodstock and Woodstock Inn Brewery for hosting a great afterparty!

Thanks to everyone for joining us!

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Nick's Instagram

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Rek' lis Brewing Company

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 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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Welcome to Episode 229 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by Nick Gagnon - better known as Chezwick. Chezwick is a long distance thru hiker who just successfully completed a Fastest Known Time for hiking's Triple Crown - completing the Pacific Coast Trail, The Continental Divide and the Appalachian trail in a continuous hike. Hikers train and plan a lifetime to complete these hikes over years. Chezwick completed this 7500 mile thru hike in 231 days, 7 hours, and 33 minutes - breaking the previous record by a few days. He averaged over 32 miles a day every day he was out. He's kind enough to sit down with us to share his story.

Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams

About our Guest

Chezwick Treks

Topics

• Dave Shits update on Appalachian Trail progress

• Welcome Chezwick - Triple Crown Fastest Known Time

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Nick's Instagram

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• Rek' lis Brewing Company

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies

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

• Fieldstone Kombucha

• CS Instant Coffee

• The Mountain Wanderer

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Welcome to Episode 228 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week Sarah Gregoire is sitting in with us - Sarah is a Hiker, Mountain Biker, Fitness Enthusiast and Friend of our sometimes cohost / current AT thru hiker - Dave Shits in the woods. Sarah is here to share the story of her fitness journey and activities while making it through life with only one lung.

Plus Welcome our new sponsor, Reklis Brewing, reminder and updates on the live Event at Mountain Wanderer - plus we have details of the after party that is kindly being hosted by Woodstock Station Inn and Brewery via their partnership with https://enjoywoodstock.org/ .

All this plus some discussion about the New England Trail conditions website, and a new option for trail reports. Wolfeboro is implementing new docking fees that could impact the famous M/S Mt. Washington ship, car break ins and vandalism has started up again in the whites, Bear are waking up and reminders on tick safety as we enter the warmer months, Men behaving bad and the topic of Alpine Divorce, electric vehicles going up in flames, gear and equipment talk - Garmin Fenix 8, Subaru Outbacks, Metal Zip ties and exoskeletons are getting lighter and better, Nick has music documentary recommendations, trip reports - Mike is on Moosilauke & Mt. Cube, Nick is on Tom, Field, Willey, Mt. Garfield and hiking in the Blue Hiils.

Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams

About our Guest

Sarah's Instagram

Topics

• Katahdin Permits and teaching Nick new skills

• Alzheimer's Association and Rek' lis Brewing Company

• Live Show at Mountain Wanderer and Enjoy Woodstock and Woodstock Inn Brewery

• Dave Shits in the Wood Appalachian Trail progress update and trail name

• New England Trail Conditions - Reddit talk and a new trail report website

• Wolfeboro docking fees on Lake Winnipesauke

• Tacoma destroyed at Lonesome Lake and strategies to protect your car

• Black Bears are waking up

• Alpine Divorce Discussion

• Vermont Buses on fire

• Tick awareness and safety

• New Gear - Gamin Fenix 8, Subaru, Zip ties, Exoskeletons

• Netflix Music shows

• Recent Hikes - Willey, Tom, Field, Garfield, Blue Hills, Moosilauke, Mt. Cube

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Nick's Instagram

• New England Trails Condition Discussion on Reddit

• TipTopPeaks

• Wolfeboro drama with the Mt. Washington

• Minutes Discussing the new fee for M/S Mt. Washington

• A Tacoma destroyed at Lonesome Lake?

• Car Break In in Southern NH

• Concord Couple Arrested in 2019 for Car Break Ins along the Kanc

• Bears are waking up, be responsible

• Austrian Climb leaves his girlfriend on a mountain

• TikTok Video

• The Guardian Story

• Outside Magazine

• Saugus Woman goes to Arizona to visit man she met online - died on a hike - no charges

• Reddit discussion on the case

• Hawaii Husband charged during hiking trip with wife

• 4 electric buses go up in flames in VT

• March was Tick Awareness Month

• Tick Prevention

• New Garmin Fenix 8

• Exoskeleton legs for SAR

• Metal Zip Ties for Peter's Katoolah Microspikes Repair

• RHCP Doc on Netflix

• Led Zeppelin Doc on Netflix

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• Rek' lis Brewing Company

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies

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

• Fieldstone Kombucha

• CS Instant Coffee

• The Mountain Wanderer

This week, Nick and Mike discuss the Hancocks - Trail approaches, Slides, History, Logisitics and anything else you need to know to prepare for the Hancocks.

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Welcome to Episode 227 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week our friends Jake and Peter join us to do a shortened episode focused on our recent hike and overnight at the Randolph Mountain Club's Gray Knob cabin. As part of this trip some of the crew climbed Mount Jefferson and came back to the cabin and a couple of us just did the cabin and out. We will share both perspectives. This episode should give anyone who is curious about staying at Gray Knob or Crag Camp and detailed summary for planning your future trip. Plus you should hopefully be entertained, there were a number of sketchy parts of this trip that we will break down to help people understand some of the risks and safety steps you can take when hiking in the Northern Presidentials in late winter when ice becomes the primary feature on the trails.

Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams

Topics

• Live Show at Mountain Wanderer

• Welcome Jake and Peter

• Jefferson in Winter and all things Gray Knob Cabin

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Nick's Instagram

• Check out Episode 208 about the RMC

• RMC History

• Donate to the Randolph Mountain Club

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies

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

• Fieldstone Kombucha

• CS Instant Coffee

• The Mountain Wanderer