Episode 186 - Welcome Anthony Lahout, Lahout’s History, SnowSafe Summit Recap,

02/21/25 • 106 min

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

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

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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

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

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

Previous Episode

Episode 185 - Cindy and Paul from 48 Peaks - Alzheimer’s Association, Rescue on Franconia Ridge, Man lives with Goats

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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

Next Episode

Episode 187 - Veterans on the 48, Forest Service Staffing Cuts, and Trail Adoption Season is starting

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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

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