Episode 184 - The Valentines Day Episode, Mt. Washington rescue, Mike and Stomp are Romance experts, Hiking Word Origins
02/07/25 • 90 min
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 t...
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 t...
Previous Episode
Episode 183 - White Mountain Recent Hikes - Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Avalon and Mt. Isolation - NH Events, Name Changes
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?
Next Episode
Episode 185 - Cindy and Paul from 48 Peaks - Alzheimer’s Association, Rescue on Franconia Ridge, Man lives with Goats
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 campi...
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