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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 are joined by Charlie Buterbaugh, Director of Communications for the Mount Washington Observatory. The Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate. It serves this mission by maintaining a weather station on the summit of Mount Washington, performing weather and climate research, conducting innovative science education programs, and interpreting the heritage of the Mount Washington region. Charlie will give us some background about the Observatory’s annual Seek the Peak fundraiser, the operations behind the observatory, details about the upcoming summit opening and more! In addition to Charlie sitting in, Stomp has pulled even more info about places and features in and around Waterville Valley that you don’t know about but will not have to check out. All this plus, hikes updates from Black mountain and Timber Camp, and recent search and rescue news including rescues in and around Mount Moosilauke and Mount Passaconaway
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Topics
Welcome Charlie Buterbaugh, Director of Communications from the Mount Washington Observatory
Killer Whales are attacking boats off Europe
Reminder - SLASR is selling anti-SMASR Window Clings
Miscellaneous - NE K9, Brain implants for helping paralyzed people walk
Canadian Wildfires
Sherpa hikes Everest 28 times
Hiker’s family files civil suit against man who killed hiker in Washington
Pop Culture Talk - RIP Tina Turner, Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Topic of the Week - Charlie from the Mount Washington Observatory
Recent Hikes - Black Mountain in Benton, Timber Camp in Greeley Notch
Stomp breaks down Hidden Gem hikes in and around the Waterville Valley Region
Fletcher Cascade
Norway Rapids - From Livermore Trailhead
East Ponds Loop - Off Tripoli Road
Fool Killer - Great beginner bushwhack off Sabbaday Falls Trail,
Greeley Ponds - In the heart of the Mad River Notch,
Flat Mountain Pond and Shelter
Noon Peak - Off rt 49, take the Sandwich Mountain Trail
Acteon Ridge
Sleepers East (3840) & West (3881) -
Algonquin Trail - Accessed from either Sandwich Notch Road or from the Drakes / Sandwich Mtn Trail, both off rt. 49.
Recent Search and Rescue News
Show Notes
Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
SLASR Merchandise
SLASR LinkTree
Orcas are attacking boats
A nice article about NEK9
Brain implant helps paralyzed man walk again
Canadian wildfires continue
Nepali sherpa summits Everest for 28th time while death toll mounts to 11
story coming out of Washington State.
Dad spends 21k on Tay Tay tickets ( shame)
2 hikers killed by 'rushing wall of water' in Utah Canyon
Rangers rescue 3 hikers lost on dark, snowy ADK trail.
Hiker rescued on Gorge Brook Trail
Hiker rescued on Mt. Passaconaway
10 Essentials Links
https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm
https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Essentials
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html
https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/the-10-essentials-what-to-pack-for-a-backcountry-hike/
https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials
Sponsors and Partners
Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast
Bay Slate Coasters
Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear
Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks
Seek The Peak Website