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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 breaking out our running gear because we are joined by two of the region’s most passionate supporters of the mountain running community, Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and Kristina Folcik from White Mountain Endurance. All this plus a review of the Presidential Traverse, Horses rescued on Mt. Chocorua, more animals needing rescue, Stomp floats the Pemi, and a history segment about Ruggles Mine in Grafton New Hampshire.
This weeks Higher Summit Forecast
About Tom and Kristina
Tom Raffio
Tom’s Bio
Order Stories From The Starting Line - Tom’s new book
White Mountain Endurance Races
Register for Jigger Johnson Races
Register for Kilkenny Ridge Races
White Mountain Endurance - Coaching
Aravaipa Running
Window Cling Order Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAWSpyB3_6IbQF84DaSkJ1KdlUzQkY6DDNM2S-8axYK98NyQ/viewform
Topics
Higher Summits Forecast
Animals gone wild this week - Horses, Lions, Dogs and fake crocodiles
Emily’s Hike is this weekend
Half Dome / Yosemite talk
Stomp floats the pemi and fecal matter talk
Florida Talk
Ruggles Mine - History Segment
Pop Culture - Jon and Kate Plus 8, Severance
Notable Hikes of the Week
Guests of the Week - Tom and Kristina (starts at 47:50)
Presidential Traverse Overview
The Story of Xi “Jesse” Chen - Hiker who died during a Presidential Traverse in 2022
Recent Search and Rescue
Show Notes
Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
SLASR Merchandise
SLASR LinkTree
Horses rescued on Chocorua
Horse is stuck in the mud in Lovell, ME
A Lioness was videotaped wandering around Berlin Germany
Suspected owner is a member of a German organized crime family,
Emily’s Hike
93 year old summits Half Dome
NH Fecal Bacteria Alerts for bodies of water (cyanobacteria)
We're familiar with mountain landslides, but this one happened underwater.
Ruggles Mine finds a new owner
History of Ruggles
The death of Jesse Chen last June during the Presidential Traverse
Biker dies after helping distressed hikers in scorching heat.
Late night rescue Old Bridle Path
Injured hiker transported from Hermit Lake Shelter
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
CS Coffee