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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

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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