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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we will be doing a review of a recent winter hike on the Twins and Galehead. Will break down the route, trail conditions and crowds. Later in the show we are welcoming Captain and Lil Squirt for an around the world segment. They will   join us to talk about their adventures in the White Mountains as well as their travels to Europe, Africa, Colorado, Ecuador, Patagonia, and Scotland

Topics

• Catalytic Converter thief run over by car

• TiktToker claims UFO shot down over Keene, NH

• Lost and Found Glove Story

• Tenney Mountain is opening

• Missing Hiker in Leominster mystery

• Shoulder Season Talk

• 10 Essentials Talk 

• Golden Gaiter Award

• Pop Culture Talk

• Recent Hike - Twins and Galehead Mountain

• Snowmobile adventures with Stomp

• Guests of the Week - Cap’t Chris and Tracy (Lil Squirt)

• Black Bears and Sasquatch

• Third Man Factor

• Recent Search and Rescue News

• Story of Adventure Influencer - Arrest in Yellowstone, Death in BC

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• Man run over and killed while in the middle of sawing off a catalytic converter

• Keene UFO Video Fall Up (Note - this turned out to be false)

• Tenney to open

• Bobcat or lost hiker?

• How essential are the 10 essentials? Mega thread 

• Analysis of this article 

• GPS Route for Twins and Galehead

• Researcher claims Black Bear population growth directly correlates to Bigfoot sightings

• Third Man Factor

• Hiker with broken neck walks to safety holding the fractured neck in place

• Hikers rescued in Death Valley 

• Lost hiker found in Death Valley after hearing loud noises

• Guy gets arrested for going off the boardwalk in Yosemite in 2016, ,charged and went to jail for it,  doesn’t learn his lesson - ends up dying with 2 other friends after they fall off a 300 foot waterfall.

• Another Article about it 

• High on Life YouTube Channel and Influencers in General

Sponsors and Partners

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

• CS Instant Coffee

• Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks

• Sweet Beginnings Daycare

Part 2 of our interview with Andy Lowry

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we welcome one of the queens of the Ozarks, our friend Andi Lowry. Andi runs the Ozark Trail Section Hikers and Backpackers group which has over 12,000 members. She is an experienced hiker and backpacker who helps organize new backpacking education programs, and holds a wealth of knowledge around how best to start navigating the often confusing world of backpacking. We had some audio issues with the 2nd half of her interview so posting the update now. Enjoy! 

Show Note - we had some audio issues and had to cut Andi’s segment early. We are going to work to re-record the section we lost and add a Part 2 but wanted to get the first 90 minutes out. Apologies for the abrupt drop off. 

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we welcome one of the queens of the Ozarks, our friend Andi Lowry. Andi runs the Ozark Trail Section Hikers and Backpackers group which has over 12,000 members. She is an experienced hiker and backpacker who helps organize new backpacking education programs, and holds a wealth of knowledge around how best to start navigating the often confusing world of backpacking.All this and some recent hiking recaps.

Show Correction - Andi got the distance of the Katy Trail incorrect, she meant to say 237 Miles. 

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Topics

• Fake Chat GPT Opener

• Punxsutanwney Phil says 6 more weeks of winter

• Mount Washington was the coldest place on earth this weekend

• Some enterprising hiker made it to the summit on Saturday

• Cold Weather Gear Lessons from a local saturday hike

• Social media behavior during these cold weather spells

• The Balsams

• Discussion about NH SAR Policy about fines for hikers

• Dog dumped in desert, raided by Coyote Pack, gets captured by rescue

• Creepy guy on the Florida Trail, reminder to be cautious while thru hiking

• Beer Talk

• Recent Hike in Avalon, Field, Tom

• Stomp and Mrs. Stomp on the snomos

• Welcome Andi Lowry - All about the Ozark Trail / Missouri

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• Pux Phil says 6 more weeks of winter 

• Speaking of Winter, Mt. Wash sees -110 degree wind chill 

• All time low record smashed!

• Mt. Wash was as cold as Mars

• Troposphere dips below the summit - Ozone smell, summit experiences stratosphere

• New England was the coldest place on Earth Fri night 

• Some guy hiked Mt. Washington on Saturday morning

• New ski expansion proposed for the Balsams

• NH’s Bad Search and Rescue Policy May be about to get worse

• Dog dumped in the desert, ended up being raised by Coyotes

• Avalon, Field, Tom GPS Track

• How Much Time do You have?

Sponsors and Partners

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

• CS Instant Coffee

• Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks

• Sweet Beginnings Daycare

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by Ben Rossi and Jack Daley of the NH Civil Air Patrol. We had previously covered Civil Air Patrol way back in episode 28. This week we wanted to revisit Civil Air Patrol to learn more about Jack’s experience as a new member and Ben’s role as Squadron Commander of the Concord Composite Squadron. In addition to the Civil Air Patrol topic we will do a deep dive on the updated Search and Rescue data for 2022 - this will include some new insights on yearly trends, causes of incidents and some ideas on ways to potentially limit search and rescue events in the future.

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About NH Civil Air Patrol

• How to Join
• Civil Air Patrol
• Civil Air Patrol History
• NH Wing Civil Air Patrol
• NH Squadrons Civil Air Patrol

Topics

• Section of Lincoln Woods Trail might be closing in 2023
• Fear Mongering in the White Mountains - AT Thru Hikers don’t be afraid but be afraid. 
• Extreme Cold Weather coming to New Hampshire - avoid hiking 
• Artificial Intelligence is now copying voices
• Stomp and Grandma Stomp’s Transcendental Meditation adventures in the Catskills.
• Earthquakes in New Hampshire
• CA State Legislature exploring permit system for Mount Baldy
• Golden Gaiter Awards Reminder
• Pop Culture Talk - Last of Us gets MetroWest MA setting terribly wrong, Physical 100 on Netflix
• Beer Talk - no one is drinking tonight
• No Recent Hikes but Stomp has Snowmobile Guiding Stories
• Stomp explains some snowmobile routes
• Notable Hikes
• Segment of the Week - Welcome Ben and Jack from Civil Air Patrol
• Segment Two - Mike reviews Search and Rescue Data updates from 2019 through 2022

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
• SLASR Merchandise
• SLASR LinkTree
• Lincoln Woods Work permit request
• Fear Mongering in the Whites
• Voice AI
• Earthquake
• Legislature working on strict permitting process after spat of rescues on Mt. Baldy.
• Search and Rescue Presentation
• Preventative Cardiology

Sponsors and Partners

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
• CS Instant Coffee
• Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks
• Sweet Beginnings Daycare

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are joined by our friend Stash (Pronounced Stosh, like Josh) from the excellent podcast Inside the Line: The Catskills. Stash is an experienced hiker, search and rescue volunteer and podcaster who will join us to talk about the Catskills, hiking safety, abandoned plane wrecks and a bunch of other topics including his recommendations on great hikes in the Catskills. We will also talk about some recent hikes Stomp and I have done on Monadnock and Mount Tecumseh. We will wrap the show up with a preview Media Reported search and rescue events in the White mountains for 2022. We’ve put together a summary for the first half of 2022 and will share some insights and trends. 

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About Stash

• Inside the Line: The Catskills Podcast

Topics

• The Eddie Surf Contest, Crowd Dynamics and Situational Awareness 
• Karate Kid knock off movies - Rad, North Shore, Airborne, Thrashin
• Mike’s Hallmark Movie - Kittens for Waterville continues to take shape
• How Stomp edits (or doesn’t edit) the podcast
• The Great Electric Vehicle car debate between Stash and Stomp
• ChatGPT is a good student 
• Ice Castles are open for business, Snomo talk
• Pop Culture nonsense - Oscars, Slap League, Tech layoffs
• Golden Gaiter Awards - 2023
• Not So Stupid Hiker Tricks
• Stomp and Knobbie on Mt. Monadnock  
• Mike on Mt. Tecumseh
• Lakes Region Explorer Patch 
• Guest of the week: Welcome Stash from Inside the Line: The Catskills Podcast
• Search and Rescue Summary for 1st half of 2022
• Discussion about recent article covering recent fatalities in the White Mountains

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
• SLASR Merchandise
• SLASR LinkTree
• The Eddie Surf Contest
• The Eddie Aikua big Wave Invitational 
•  North Shore
• Airborne 
• Rad
• Thrashin 
• ChatGPT is actually smart enough to pass the medical licensing exam, the bar,
• Ice Castles
• Lakes Region Explorer Patch Application
• Why do hikers keep dying in the White Mountains of New Hampshire?
• hikers dying due to medical emergencies 

Sponsors and Partners

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
• CS Instant Coffee
• Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks
• Sweet Beginnings Daycare

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are re-capping the Buddy hike for newer winter hikers. We will learn - whether anyone showed up? Was it a success? Did Shandi drive Mike crazy? Will we ever do this again? All the answers to these essential questions, everything you ever wanted to know about group hike organizing and more. Later in the show we are going to revisit some unsolved mysteries of NH - Maura Murray, Stephon Porith Sou, Michael Miller - stay tuned for the latest updates on all these cases.

Apologies for Mike almost choking to death at the end of the episode… 

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Topics

• Why everyone hates Fishin’ Jimmy Trail
• SB 13 Law Passed
• Love in Glacier National and script idea for a Hallmark movie based in the White Mountains
• Hawthorne Falls and other lost Waterfalls in the White Mountains
• Poop Protocol
• Strava is jacking up their prices
• New Camping development near Mount Greylock
• Hidden Snowmobile Keys
• Dinosaur Bones
• Judgment on Hiker Fatalities
• Worst Backpacking advice
• Misc Pop Culture - Hidden, Tar, Last of Us
• Beer Talk
• Hiking Buddy for newer winter hikers recap
• Unsolved Mysteries - Maura Murray, Stephon Porith Sou, Michael Miller
• Recent Search and Rescue

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
• SLASR Merchandise
• SLASR LinkTree
• NH Passes Bill to suspend Driver’s License for people who refuse to pay rescue fine
• Love in Glacier National: A national parks romance 
• Hawthorne Falls and other lost Waterfalls
• Strava is increasing their prices but no one knows what the prices will be
• Drama in the Berkshires as new development proposal threatens hiking landscape 
• 15 miles from civilization, someone steals snowmobile key 
• Hiker stumbles on dinosaur bone 
• When hikers die, why are we so quick to judge?
• Hidden
• Currently 7 active billboards - Maura Murray
• Stephon Porith Sou
• Dog swept away by flood, found with help of Apple Air tag
• Hikers dies after 700 foot slide 
• Hiker lost on stairway to heaven trail 
• Hiker dies on viewing platform 
• Hiker airlifted 

Friends of the show to Support

• TJS Foundation Website
• Tay’s Summit Challenge website
• 48 Peaks
• Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE
• Flags on the 48
• Hiking Buddies
• Buy Keith Gentili’s Book

Sponsors and Partners

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
• CS Instant Coffee
• Sweet Beginnings Daycare

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are highlighting a couple of recent hikes including hikes on Middle and South Carter and a bushwhack out to Flume Peak. We also want to welcome back  our friend, Lynn Swezey who is an outdoor leader, photographer, and all around creative person who is an avid hiker and backpacker. Lynn will join us to talk a little about some of her recent hikes and we will ask her some questions about her volunteer work with the Alzheimer's association.  Later in the show we will discuss an interview Fish and Game participated in regarding the recent fatalities around franconia ridge.

Guest Information

• Lynn Swezey Links

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Topics

• Why everyone hates Fishin’ Jimmy Trail
• Unpopular Opinions - White Mountains Edition
• Mount Washington Road Race Lottery
• Fish and Game Course for Women
• Comets
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Recent Hikes - Middle, South Carter & Flume Peak
• Welcome Lynn Swezey
• Sgt. Lopashanski Video -  recent deaths on Franconia Ridge
• Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
• SLASR Merchandise
• SLASR LinkTree
• MWRR LOTTERY REGISTRATION OPENING SOON 
• New F&G course…. Become an outdoor woman
• 48 Peaks for Alzheimers has launched the 2023 site 
• Once in a 50000 year comet coming soon
• GPS Track for Middle and South Carter
• GPS for Flume Peak
• The Moon Bakery and Cafe
• F&G post video regarding recent deaths
• AT hikers airlifted out on New Years Eve 
• Lost hiker found by flashing of cellphone light 
• Hiker slides to her death 
• Video right before the incident
• Hiker lost in British Columbia - keeps moving causing issues for search team
• Suspending Drivers License for non payment of fines for rescues 
• Lost woman found in Salisbury

Friends of the show to Support

• TJS Foundation Website
• Tay’s Summit Challenge website
• 48 Peaks
• Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE
• Flags on the 48
• Hiking Buddies
• Buy Keith Gentili’s Book

Sponsors and Partners

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
• CS Instant Coffee

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we kick off episode 87 with a discussion on some recent hikes in the White mountains along with a short history lesson about the trail systems in the Wonalancet Out Door Club. Later in the show we have a large backlog of search and rescue news to cover including a recent fatality on Franconia Ridge. I’ll cover that story along with a number of other incidents to get Stomps perspective on what's going in the world of search and rescue.

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• Rek-lis Brewing Company - Retail locations
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Topics

• Everyone is sick
• Cat Cult
• Where is the snow? 
• SLASR Merchandise
• Buddy Hike on the 14th
• Advertise with SLASR
• Mallet Finger 
• Two Hikers attempting a single season winter NH 100 highest, SSW4K over 70 years old, Liam Cooney completes 500 Highest, Rebecca Sperry Redline progress
• Ski Area Expansions - Waterville and Sugarloaf
• Old Man on the Mountain Day
• Recent Fatality on Franconia Ridge
• Pooping on trail 
• Rangers fine people for not using snowshoes in the ADKs
• New Instagram Site - White Mountain mishaps
• Miscellaneous and pop culture - Cobalt Mining, EVs, ChatGPT, Roombas, Titanic, Netflix shows (1899, The Letter to the King, The Witcher) 
• Beer Talk - Baby Monstah beer
• Recent Hikes - Mt. Adams fail, breaking out Boott Spur, Whiteface, Passaconway, 
• Planning on finishing Winter 4000 Footers
• Segment of the week - Wonalancet Out Door Club - Trail History, Tom Wiggins, Kate Sleeper
• Recent Search and Rescue News 
• Recent Fatality on Franconia Ridge - Christmas Eve/Day

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
• Cat Cult
• SLASR Merchandise
• SLASR LinkTree
• Mallet finger ugh 
• Waterville's resort expansion will break hiker hearts 
• Similar happenings in Maine 
• Bill proposed to establish May 3rd as Old Man of the Mountain Day
• Union Leader Article on Recent Fatalities in NH
• A crappy situation in Colorado
• Rangers fining folks for no traction
• New IG site: White Mountain Mishaps .- Welcome!
• Boott Spur GPS (Attempt)
• Whiteface and Passaconway GPS
• WODC Newsletter Archive
• History of the Tom Wiggin Trail
• Summary of Kate Sleepers life 
• Description of Kate Sleeper Trail - connects the wonalancet trails to Waterville
• Hikers hospitalized after making soup from poisonous mushroom 
• Rescuers die attempting to save someone who fell through the ice 
• Christmas miracle - 10 survive avalanche ( gingerbeard keene)
• Lost hiker rescued on Mt. Monadnock 
• Another death on Franconia Ridge 
• More details 
• Medical emergency Moosilauke 
• Multiple searches Monadnock region 
• Ice climber rescued by nearby ice climbers 
• Hiker rescued, ¼ mile up Falling Waters

Friends of the show to Support

• TJS Foundation Website
• Tay’s Summit Challenge website
• 48 Peaks
• Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE
• Flags on the 48
• Hiking Buddies
• Buy Keith Gentili’s Book

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we are wrapping up the year with a visit by Steve from Reklis, I think this guest invite is mostly a scheme by Stomp to obtain some free beer before christmas but Steve will also update us on the latest with his work at Reklis, his hiking exploits and we will talk about his podcast - Fantasy Pants. In addition to this fine content we will be traveling to the great state of Arkansas to cover a story about a hiking group leader who was charged with running an illegal guide service. I’ll detail the story and get Steve and Stomp’s opinions on every angle of this one. All that and some recent search and rescue news

NOTE:  WE REFERENCED BRAD THOMAS NAME INCORRECTLY A FEW TIMES IN THE ARKANSAS ILLEGAL GUIDE SEGMENT. APOLOGIES FOR THE MISTAKE. 

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• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
• CS Instant Coffee
• Fieldstone Kombucha 
• Rek-lis Brewing Company - Retail locations
• Spinners Pizza Parlor in Andover Massachusetts
• Eastern Mountain Sports
• Sweet Beginnings Daycare

Friends of the show to Support

• TJS Foundation Website
• Tay’s Summit Challenge website
• 48 Peaks
• Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE
• Flags on the 48
• Hiking Buddies
• Buy Keith Gentili’s Book

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Topics

• No Shows on Dec 23, 30, back in January
• Ear Wax Removal Videos on Youtube
• Steve from Reklis is here
• Stomp’s Giant Christmas Tree
• Top 5 Episodes
• Keith and Sarah and new years resolutions
• Pop Culture and Miscellaneous Stuff - Twitter, Sopranos, ChatGPT AI, Avatar and Taylor Swift
• Beer Talk and Stomp’s attempt at being a Brewer
• Guest of the Week - Welcome Steve From RekLis
• Segment 2 - Man Convicted of conducting soliciting business in a national park, Hiker Fatality and ethics of leading group hikes
• Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
• Ear Wax Removal
• Fantasy Pants Podcast
• Permitless guide leads to hikers death 
• Facts of the case 
• Detail emerge 
• Injured hiker, Peaked Mountain Trail 
• Hiker falls to his death on Mt. Willard 
• More details 
• F&G update

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Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

This week we welcome Sarah Lacourse. Sarah is the host of her own excellent podcast called the Pursuing EndurancePodcast. She is a strength and conditioning coach and an expert in strength training, nutrition, and  white mountains hiking, So if you are a hiker or trail runner looking for advice on getting stronger, eating better or just looking to build a sustainable approach to hiking, settle in for a fun discussion with Sarah. Later in the show we will catch up on recent search and rescue news and some new hampshire /  white mountains history tidbits.

Sarah Lacourse Info

• Sarah’s Website
• Sarah’s Services
• Pursuing Endurance Podcast
• Sarah’s Hiking Gear Lists

Sponsors and Partners

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
• CS Instant Coffee
• Fieldstone Kombucha 
• Rek-lis Brewing Company - Retail locations
• Spinners Pizza Parlor in Andover Massachusetts
• Eastern Mountain Sports
• Sweet Beginnings Daycare

Friends of the show to Support

• TJS Foundation Website
• Tay’s Summit Challenge website
• 48 Peaks
• Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE
• Flags on the 48
• Hiking Buddies
• Buy Keith Gentili’s Book

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Topics

• No Shows on Dec 23, 30
• Keith Gentili was a hit and other stories
• Patrick French hikes all 11 National Scenic Parks
• Traction Device Video on YouTube
• Mount Washington Road Race - Stomp and Mike are signing up, Sarah will cheer us on
• Skull found of man who went missing a long time ago
• Christmas gifts for hikers
• Fish and Game is hiring
• Miscellaneous / pop culture stuff - Racoon Video, Cocaine Bear, Born to Run Movie
• Coffee and Sponsors
• Recent Hikes - Tecumseh, Moosilauke, 
• Welcome Sarah Lacourse
• History Tidbits - Sarah Witcher and the bear, Bretton Woods Conference, The Great Handshake, Pike Tract
• Recent Search and Rescue News

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
• New Hampshire native to complete all 11 historic trails
• Snow Claws vs. Snow socks vs. Snow chains
• Mount Washington Road Race lottery opens Feb 14th 
• Skull found by hiker of man missing 46 years ago 
• 22 best Christmas gifts for hikers 
• Fish & Game is hiring
• Its a rabid raccoon - get in the house! 
• Cocaine Bear
• 10 Million Dollars worth of Drugs on Sadinia
• 1977 Yosemite Valley Drug Drop - in Valley Uprising
• Born To Run 
• STOMP found a killer winter hiking snack recipe 
• Bretton Woods conference
• The great handshake 
• Pike Tract
• Hiker saved by automatic CPR machine and defibrillator
• Base jumper slams into Moab wall then dangles after chute catches cliff wall
• Stranded Alaskan snowmobiler rescued by Apple EMERGENCY SOS
• Storm traps hikers AND their rescuers
• (submitted by mtnjem) Hikers suffer hypothermia in Utah - one dies.
• ADK Hiker Hypothermic, rescued 
• Hiker in Distress on Champney Falls Trail
• Man accidentally shoots himself in the leg while target shooting