Episode 221 - Arctic Cold in New Hampshire, Alex Honnold Climb, History, Author Jo Giese, Rescues and Animal Attacks

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Welcome to Episode 221 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by Jo Giese. Jo is an award -winning journalist, lifelong hiker, and the author of the upcoming memoir You'll Never Walk Alone, out February 10, 2026. After a devastating accident left her unable to walk, Jo refused to give up on her love for wild trails. Her journey back was nothing short of remarkable: one tiny step at a time. We are excited to hear from Jo about her journey back from a tough injury. Plus, we discuss Alex Honnold's recent free solo climb of Taipei 101, Snow and arctic weather hits New Hampshire hard, A new tax on bicycles - so we will discuss again the fascinating fun fact about how Nick never learned to ride a bike and what this means for his kids, two skiers rescued off Mt. Moosilauke, Snow Leopard attacks skier, Hiker in the Catskills is warned by a ranger, tells ranger they are all set and then later needs a rescue, all this a little white mountains history.

About our Guest

• Jo Giese Website

• Purchase You'll Never Walk Alone

• Instagram

Topics

• Alex Honnold's Free Solo of Taipei 101

• Snow and extreme cold weather in New England

• NH Fish and Game getting the word out on Winter safety

• Two backcountry skiers needed to be rescued on Mt. Moosilauke

• New Hampshire proposal for annual bicycle registration fee / Nick learning to ride

• Skier gets attacked by Snow Leopard after attempting to get a selfie

• Catskills hiker needs a rescue after ranger cautions them to stay safe

• Everything you ever want to know about winter hiking boots

• Pop Culture Talk - Patriots going to the Super Bowl and Nick loves Pulp Fiction

• Welcome Jo Giese - Author of the new book You'll Never Walk Alone

• White Mountains History - The History of the Early Hotel used by hikers

Show Notes

• Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews

• SLASR Merchandise

• SLASR LinkTree

• SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE

• Hike safe Card Reminder 

• Order Hike Safe Card

• 48 Peaks website

• Ty Gagne Event at Spyglass Brewing on Feb 7th (Scroll down for info and to register - free event)

• Alex Honnold free-solos Taipei 101

• Alex Honnold paid embarrassingly low amount by Netflix

• Good news for hikers with arthritis?

• More snow in NH

• NH Fish and Game public service announcement on NH Public Radio

• Another warning from Channel 10

• More Warnings for reckless hiking on MassLive

• Skiers rescued on Mount Moosilauke in Benton (1/17)

• Proposed NH bill would require an annual bike tax in NH

• Aloka, the dog of peace is walking across America

• Snow Leopard attacks skier who was trying to get an up close photo 

• Ranger warns hiker in the Catskills about late start, then hiker needs a rescue

• Winter Hiking Boots - Sectionhiker list

• The Patriots are Super Bowl Bound

• Shoutout to Pulp Fiction, such a good movie

Sponsors, Friends and Partners

• Wild Raven Endurance Coaching

• burgeonoutdoor.com

• 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association

• Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast

• Hiking Buddies 

• Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

• Fieldstone Kombucha

• CS Instant Coffee

• The Mountain Wanderer