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This week, we are joined by Jack Kingsley, Jack is the subject of the short film. The Caretaker which was released recently via the production company Warden. We were joined by Josh Bogardus in episode 143 who discussed the behind the scenes process of making them film. We are now joined by the man who was the main subject of the film. Jack will share some of his experiences as the caretaker of the Harvard Cabin, we will dive into his hiking and climbing background and learn about his more recent pursuits including his work as a firefighter where he is currently stationed in Australia. All his plus a review of a recent hike on Mount Chocorua, and Eclipse planning - we will break down our safety tips and suggested hikes - hint, stay south… and we will also tell the story of an older gentleman I met this week and a rabbit hole about a tragic fatal last hike in maine from the 90s
This weeks Higher Summit Forecast
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This week's Guest
Warden
The Caretaker
About Warden
Topics
The power went out and the show was delayed - sorry from the management
Coming up with a name for Eclipse visitors
Call for volunteers to help with an adaptive hiker
Norovirus on the Appalachian Trail
Hikers are outraged over modern art display in a state park
Giants located in Nevada
Big Wind Day on Mount Washington
Eclipse Segment - General Info, Safety Reminders, Recommended hikes
Stomp spots a helicopter
Recent Hikes
Mike meets a hiking veteran - Ron Marquis
Jeffrey Rubin and Fort Mountain in Baxter State Park - Maine
Guest of the week - Jack Kingsley
Recent Search and Rescue News
Show Notes
Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
SLASR Merchandise
SLASR LinkTree
Adaptive Hiker contact - Nate Hanson at nate@adaptivesportspartners.org
Norovirus situation on the AT
Hikers protesting modern art on trail
Evidence of giants unearthed in Nevada
Big Wind Day Event at Tuckerman Brewing Company
Eclipse Info
List of solar glasses recommended by the American Astronomical Society
Bank of NH giving away free eclipse glasses beginning Fri the 5th
State of Emergency - An article explains why.
Indiana declares state of emergency
NY Prisoners sue in Federal court to see eclipse
Ohio county urges residents to stay home
Eclipse Hiking Suggestions
Cannon Tram
Cherry Pond
Mt. Martha & Owls Head,
Mt. Prospect,
N. Percy Peak
Bald Peak
The Bulge
Rogers Ledge
Old Speck
Madison/Adams
Met Ron Marquis - Writer, prolific hiker
Writer for the Conway Daily Sun
The Story of Jeff Rubin
Professor at Tufts who died attempting to complete the New England 100 highest
Fort Mountain - plane crash site - 1944
27 hikers rescued; China
16 hikers rescued due to blisters
2 hikers rescued after Taiwan earthquake
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