Episode 121 - Welcome Keith Gentili - Acadia National Park
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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 back our friend Keith Gentili. Keith is the author of White Mountains State - A Four Year Journey Hiking and Summiting New Hampshire’s 48 Highest Peaks. Keith has graciously agreed to come back so we can do a deeper dive into Acadia National Park. Planning a trip up to Bah Harrr-ba and Acadia for the fall? Keith will give us the rundown on the trails to hike, and all the sites to see. In addition to Acadia - we have a gear list review for a 4 night backpacking trip out west, More details emerge on South Baldface fatality, Reach the Beach has a new route through Na Hampsha, there is an active cave rescue in Turkey, and recent search and rescue news on Mount Cabot, Jewell Trail and Arethusa Falls.
This weeks Higher Summit Forecast
Keith Gentili’s Info
Personal Website
New Boston Beacon
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Topics
Higher Summits Forecast
Keith and Mike bring sports talk radio to the show, Stomp is not amused.
Flags on the 48
Update on the fatality on South Baldface
Cave Rescue
Reach the Beach Reroute
Guy gets is GMC Truck stuck on a 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado
The Trek - internet resource for Thru Hikers
Pop culture - Jimmy Buffett, One Chip Challenge
Beer Talk - Treehouse Brewery in Charlton, MA
SAR Training and Notable Hikes
Guest of the Week - Keith talks about Acadia National Park
Recent Search and Rescue News
Show Notes
Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
SLASR Merchandise
SLASR LinkTree
Jen's Friends Climb Against Cancer Fundraiser
Reminder - Taylor James Steeves Summit Challenge starts on September 15th
All peaks confirmed
More Details on the case of 17 year old who died on South Baldface
Active Cave Rescue of American stuck 1000 meters below the surface
Reach the Beach - Reroute Course
GMC Canyon PickUp truck stuck at 14,000 feet in Colorado
An interesting resource for through-hikers
Park Founder - George Dorr
Acadia - Plan your Visit
Bear-cam saves lost hiker
Injured hiker - Jewell Trail
Injured hiker Bunnell Notch trail
Injured hiker Arethusa Falls
Sponsors and Partners
Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks
Seek The Peak Website