Welcome to Episode 250 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by Jay and SB who will recap some of their hiking adventures with Nick over the years and recap some recent ultra running events like the Jigger Johnson and Jay Peak races. Plus - a new Pemi loop FKT, Giant boulder crashes at the polar caves, injured hikers on champney falls trail, old bridal and a group of young hikers needed a rescue after being irresponsible. Its the 43rd anniversary of missing hiker michael miller, we talk about trail etiquette, the SLASR crew is failing miserably at sober October, Nick hikes Mt. Adams.
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Topics
- Episode 250 and the SLASR Origin Story
- Welcome Jay and SB
- Stomps new Ironing board
- Upcoming Events
- Pemi Loop FKT
- Polar Cave Mysterious boulder crashes
- SAR News - Champney Falls, Old Bridle and Wapack rescues
- Michael Miller - missing hiker
- Trail Etiquette
- Gear Talk
- Recent Hikes - Nick hikes all over Mt. Adams
- Guest of the week - Jay and SB - Ultra races, Vermont, hiking
Show Notes
- Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
- SLASR Merchandise
- SLASR LinkTree
- SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE
- Order Hike Safe Card
- 48 Peaks website
- Nick's Instagram
- SLASR Instagram
- New Pemi Loop FKT - just over 5 hours - congrats to David Sinclair
- Pemi Loop FKT Progression over the years
- Polar Cave's Hanging Boulder goes the way of the Old Man
- Video walkthrough
- Injured Hiker on Champney Falls
- Old Bridle Carry Out
- New Ipswich Rescue - 5 unprepared hikers