https://slasrpodcast.com/     [email protected]   This week we are joined by Ongyel Sherpa, Founder/CEO of US Sherpa and apparel and international trekking company that specializes in genuine Nepal made apparel and if you are ever considering touring Nepal his company offers options for trips. We will also learn about Nepalese culture and his journey from a young Sherpa supporting western climbers to his now home in Vermont. Plus solar flares, northern lights, we break down the Bear or Man viral challenge, some real bear news, a recap of the white lake ultra event, stomp breaks down some recent hikes on table rock, red hill fire tower and Franconia Ridge, plus recent search and rescue news including some updates on the search for a missing Cambridge, MA hiker and two canadian hikers need a rescue in the Great Gulf and social media is breaking out the torches.   About Ongyel Sherpa Shop US Sherpa Apparel  About US Sherpa US Sherpa Treks   This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Topics Sorry for the delayed release Rescue in the Great Gulf via Wamsutta Trail Solar Flares, Northern Lights Forest Roads Opening  Bears in the news  Viral Man or Bear in the woods thought experiment  White Lake Ultra Race Recap Pop culture news - The Hunt for Gollum, Tom Brady Roast, SLASR on X/Twitter Spaces?  Recent Hikes - Table Rock, Franconia Ridge, Black Mountain, Red Hill Fire Tower, Welch Dickey Guest of the week - Welcome to Ongyel Sherpa  Recent Search and Rescue news    Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Hikers rescued on Mt. Washington Latest updates on Road openings TrailsNH.com Bear drags Massachusetts crash victim's body into woods. Record number of bear attacks, Japan Man kills charging Grizzly while searching for antler shed. Bear or Man in the woods?  Co2 cartridge knives Self defense Keychain Stun Guns Pepper Spray 2 hikers drown at Signal Mountain,  Adirondack Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus died while ice climbing in Alaska Overdue trail runner found safe.  Hiker rescued Great Gulf Search resumes for missing hiker Injured hiker Pisgah Park Lost hiker Fremont   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Welcome Back to Fieldstone Kumbucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear