Episodes
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week we highlight the AMC Awards ceremony that took place last weekend at Exeter High School. Plus Stomp’s DJ plans, Lynn Swezey or Swezer? Or Swizzle is back. She will update us on a recent wilderness first aid class she participated in and some other updates on Hiking Buddies and recent adventures. Hiker Drama on the Pacific Crest Trail, College kids falling off cliffs, Gear Review, A recent hike on the Holt Trail to the summit of...
Published 04/26/24
  https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]    This week we highlight a recent trip to the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia - we love the White Mountains and New Hampshire but occasionally we highlight other areas. We’ll break down the travel, the logistics and the culture around this beautiful part of the world. Plus recent hikes on Moosilauke and Welch Dickey, tick season reminders, more eclipse news, the head of a non profit trail association accused of fraud, and some highlights...
Published 04/19/24
Episode 147 of the Sounds like a Search & Rescue Podcast   This week, while Mike is galavanting about in Europe, Stomp is joined by Eric Todd Sweet and Dave S***s in the Woods, live and in the flesh at the Woodpeckers Studio to discuss the apoc-eclipse, modern art, granny afghans, geocaching, some new gear ideas, recent hikes and people falling off cliffs out west. Later in the show we’ll be joined by Cindy Hession and Alana Barrett from the Alzheimer’s Association; They’ll tell us all...
Published 04/12/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week, we are joined by Jack Kingsley, Jack is the subject of the short film. The Caretaker which was released recently via the production company Warden. We were joined by Josh Bogardus in episode 143 who discussed the behind the scenes process of making them film. We are now joined by the man who was the main subject of the film. Jack will share some of his experiences as the caretaker of the Harvard Cabin, we will dive into his...
Published 04/05/24
 https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week, we welcome back our friend Brice from Vaucluse gear to give us some updates on all things Vaucluse - we will talk about the Ultralight Backpack Ventilation Frame, some updates to the product as well as some new plans. Keeping the summer is coming theme in mind, we also have a breakdown of some of the gear you are going to need to swap out as the warmer weather arrives, we will also break down the top recommended hikes this...
Published 03/29/24
A house and progressive set featuring some of the latest EDM music. Enjoy... ~ Stomp
Published 03/24/24
 https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week, we discuss the journey of completing the winter 4000 list. We have a White mountain history story about the loss of life during a 1928 Dartmouth outing club hike, Stomp has a new studio set up, the revival of a once desolate region of Utah and Arizona, Lodge 2 Dodge news, notable hikes, and recent search and rescue news. This weeks Higher Summit Forecast Welcome Back to our Sponsor - 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks   ...
Published 03/22/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]   This week we are joined by Josh Bogardus from Warden, the Warden brand was started with the goal of becoming one of the go-to production partners for outdoor filmmaking in New England and beyond. Josh is here to talk about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is a short film focused on the Harvard Cabin which sits in Huntington Ravine on Mount Washington. The film follows the story of Jack Kingsley, the Harvard Cabin Caretaker who spends his...
Published 03/08/24
  https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]    This week we are joined by Erik Hamilton. Erik is the author of the recently released new book - The Other 52 - A Hiker’s Guide to the lower 52 Peaks of the New Hampshire 100 Highest. Erik is also a longtime blogger along with his wife Alanna and you can check out details of many of their adventures on their website - A Talk In the Woods.  WE hope you’ll enjoy hearing from someone who knows where all the less traveled corners of...
Published 03/01/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]   This week,  a recent rescue on Mount Washington involving the Cog Railway and a team of rescuers who had to face challenging weather to cut across the West Side Trail to save a solo hiker, plus Scarlett, Littlefoot finishes her Winter 4000 footer list, Snowmobile Crashes, a tough Zealand Bonds traverse hiking recap and some search and rescue news from Mount Avalon and Welch Dickey.   This weeks Higher Summit Forecast Welcome Back to...
Published 02/23/24
  https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]    This week, planning for a winter stay in an AMC Hut,  snowmobile accidents, Mount Everest news, missing hikers, serial killers, a new movie about the legendary story of Donn Fendler who went missing on Mount Katahdin in the summer of 1939, we cover a recent hike on Mount Pierce and Mount Jackson, Snowmobile season may be over in NH, Notable hikes and recent search and rescue news. This weeks Higher Summit Forecast Welcome Back...
Published 02/16/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week we are joined by Patrick Hummel. Patrick is the park manager of Mount Washington State Park. Patrick oversees and manages the operations of the 60 acres of summit on Mount Washington. Patrick has previously worked as the Supervisor of the NH State Parks volunteer program and he also worked as park manager at Monadnock state park. He has a lot of experience and knowledge of the operations, maintenance and logistics of...
Published 02/09/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week we are joined by Andy Vilaine the Train Master for the Mount Washington Cog Railway. The Railway has been open to the Mount Washington Summit since 1869 and has been a right of passage for generations of visitors to the Mount Washington Valley. Andy will join us to talk about the History of the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the various events and activities available at the cog and he will share details about the trains, day to...
Published 02/02/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]   This week we are joined by KERRY UHLENDORF who is the owner of Sherpa Ant, an online retailer that offers a variety of creative Northeast mountain-inspired illustration, cards, apparel & gifts.  Sherpa Ants mission is to HELP OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS PURSUE AND SHARE THEIR PASSIONS WHILE GIVING BACK TO THE community. In addition to her work Kerry is also a prolific hiker, having grown up in and around the northeast so we will talk about...
Published 01/26/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]   This week we have a listener spotlight with our friends Liz and Dave (of Daveshits in the woods fame) joining us to talk about their hiking and outdoor adventure pursuits. They are both well experienced hikers in the New England area so we will talk to them about their background, we will expose the secret illuminati 500 Highest hiking group to the audience and learn about their gear preference, favorite hikes and plenty of other...
Published 01/19/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]   This week we are back from vacation and joined by our friends at the Mt. Washington Auto Road, Tobey Reichart the Auto Road General Manager and Meghan Moody Scwartz, the Auto Road Marketing and Events Director were kind enough to sit down with us this week to talk about all things Mt. Washington Auto Road.  Enjoy the discussion about America’s Oldest Man Made Attraction where we will cover the history of the Auto Road, the operations...
Published 01/12/24
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week, we bring you a fun story of two hikers - Jessica and Fran who experienced trouble on Franconia Ridge - this one is from the perspective that we don’t often think about when talk about hiking - the once a year hiker going out for a fun day of nature mostly unaware of how best to prepare for a challenging day in the mountains. This story turns out okay but it is a lesson in how small decisions can build up and create the...
Published 12/22/23
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week we are joined by Mike Cherim of Redline Guiding. Mike has been a fixture within the White Mountains hiking community for many years and we are honored to have him join us to share stories of hiking in the Whites, his guide service and we will get his perspective on safety and preparedness on the trail. Mike’s world centers around adventures. education and he can even hook you up with a cool wedding if you are interested. Get...
Published 12/15/23
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  This week we are joined by the dynamic duo of Rebecca and Danielle to talk about their recent completion of the White Mountain Redline / Trace. This challenge entails hiking every trail in the white mountain guide and is a feat that very few people complete.  They have both been working on their redlines independently for a number of years and have now completed their goals. We are going to ask them to reflect on their accomplishments...
Published 12/08/23
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]    Welcome to Episode 131 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by Ken Lindbloom from Texas Search and Rescue. Ken is a volunteer with TexSAR and has a background in emergency and disaster management, His particular area of interest is medical care for working K9 dogs. Ken has done two separate research projects on K9 operational medicine and is joining us tonight to explain the who, what, why, and how...
Published 12/01/23
This is the warm-up set of house/ progressive music by Stomp for the Rek'lis Full Conditions Kick-off event on November 11th, 2023.
Published 11/24/23
https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]  Live from Reklis Brewing Company, welcome to episode 130 of the sounds like a search a rescue podcast. The audience is fresh off the Rescue Me 5k and the Full conditions group hike so the smell of hiking and running funkiness is mixing with fresh beer, we need to bottle this up and sell is as SLASR cologne - we are here today to support new hampshire search and rescue teams with the release of Full Conditions IPA. Get ready for a full...
Published 11/17/23
  https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]    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 turn west to the Berkshires and the Catskills. Welcome back to our friend Stash from Inside the Line Podcast. Stash is the guy for all things hiking related to the...
Published 11/10/23
  https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]    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 guest-less so we plan to do a deep dive on a recent hike to Welch Dickey and we will catch up on some notable hikes. Stomp will be very excited tonight because we can...
Published 11/03/23