Episode 138 - Welcome Andy from the Mount Washington Cog Railway
SLASR PodcastFebruary 02, 202402:13:40

Episode 138 - Welcome Andy from the Mount Washington Cog Railway

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This week we are joined by Andy Vilaine the Train Master for the Mount Washington Cog Railway. The Railway has been open to the Mount Washington Summit since 1869 and has been a right of passage for generations of visitors to the Mount Washington Valley. Andy will join us to talk about the History of the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the various events and activities available at the cog and he will share details about the trains, day to day operations, maintenance of the track and many other details.. All this plus Stomp is shopping for a new backpack, Recent hikes on Mount Madison and Adams, Stomps snowmobile adventures, a refresher on safety protocols and communication/safety devices while hiking,



This weeks Higher Summit Forecast



Welcome back to our sponsor - Fieldstone Kombucha



About Our Guest



The Mount Washington Cog Railway



Schedule and Ticket Information



Information for Hikers



The Cog History







Topics



Winter Sled



Guy Waterman Winter Bushwhacks



Shrouded Memories



Stomp’s new backpack



Social Media Drama - Barbie and the Grand Canyon



Skier stuck on a gondola



Pop culture - movie recommendation, Hogwarts Legacy



Beer Talk, Recent Hikes, Notable Hikes



Welcome Andy from the Mount Washington Cog Railway



Hiker Communication - advice and technology discussion







Show Notes



Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews



SLASR Merchandise



SLASR LinkTree



Torpedo Sled



Shrouded Memories Book



Lowe Alpine Sirac 65L Backpack



Grand Canyon NPS posts Barbie; comment section lights them up



Skier gets accidentally trapped in a ski resort Gondola for 15 hours



Safe and Found



Mount Madson and Adams GPS Route







Sponsors, Friends and Partners



Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast



Fieldstone Kombucha



Hiking Buddies



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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.

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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 “google” how to leave one🙄😂