Episode 1 - Franconia Ridge
SLASR PodcastApril 13, 202101:02:44

Episode 1 - Franconia Ridge

Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR.



Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.



This week we start with a discussion about the Franconia Ridge.



Episode Notes



01:30 - Beer Talk, Introducing the podcast and crew.



14:51 - Franconia Ridge hiking



39:20 - Search and Rescue event - Brenda and Russell Cox



42:36 - The Last Traverse discussion



46:50 - Guy Waterman discussion



49:24 - Recent Franconia Ridge rescue of two unprepared trail runners.







Additional Show Notes:



Mike's show beer



Brenda and Russell Cox and winter hypothermia



The Last Traverse; Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites



Trail Runners Rescued from Mount Lafayette Fish and Game Press Release



Mike's Franconia Ridge Traverse Strava Data

GET OUT THERE AND CRUSH SOME MEGA PEAKS!!!!

Apple Podcasts
Fun and informative

What a fun podcast! Great guest choices, funny banter. Dad jokes, beer talk, rescues, hike of the week, etc. all great segments of each episode. I only wish i had found this podcast sooner.

Podchaser

If you like anything to do with hiking in the White Mountains, this is your podcast!

Apple Podcasts
Great podcast!

I love the whites and love hiking and this podcast is the best of both! Hope you get back to 5.0 stars Mike!

Apple Podcasts
Listen Daily

The best podcast! So glad I stumbled upon this while on my annual road trip to NH ❀️I listen all the time now.

Apple Podcasts
Listener on Daily Walks

I am not a hiker but I do like to listen about the stories of those that do. I turn this on when I take my daily walks. It is starting to get me interested in getting in some hiking this summer.

Apple Podcasts
The Best Podcast! 😁

Thanks for entertaining me during the drive to the trailhead! You guys rock! 🀘🏼 Also- sorry this review is long overdue, I had to β€œgoogle” how to leave oneπŸ™„πŸ˜‚