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Welcome to episode 211 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by members of the AMC Trail Crew - Craig Heiselman - Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator. Craig, plays a critical role in making sure our trails and infrastructure are in good shape for all of us to enjoy. Both Nick and I are trail adopters and are excited to have Craig here to talk about trail work, and volunteer opportunities. Plus, it's been awhile so we will give a run down of current White Mountain proposed projects, some reminders about artist bluff, rescued hikers blame all trails for sending them on a trail that does not exist, recent hikes on Mount Jefferson, Clay, and Washington, plus Nick checks out King Ravine, RMC Huts and his adopted trail, Airline Cutoff, notable hikes, dad jokes, September search and rescues and more,
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About Tay’s Summit Challenge
Taylor James Steeves Foundation
Tay Summit Challenge Instagram
Sign up for Tay’s Summit Challenge
About AMC Adopt A Trail Program
Adopt A Trail Sign Up Form
About the Program
Topics
The benefits of consuming large quantities of Water
Artist Bluff - new rules and crowd control
Forest Project Updates Segment with Craig and Nick
All Trails Fails and Abandoned Trails of the White Mountains
Dad Joke and Music Minute - Altar - NewDad, Nick loves indie rock
Recent hikes - Mike and Nick hike Jefferson, Clay and Washington
Nick goes off and hikes everything on Mt. Adams - Airline Trail maintenance, RMC Huts,
Notable Hikes of the week
Guest of the week Craig Heinselman, Adopt A Trail Coordinator for the AMC
Recent Search and Rescue News
Show Notes
Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews
SLASR Merchandise
SLASR LinkTree
SLASR’s BUYMEACOFFEE
Massive study shows lower mortality if you consume 7+ cups of water, coffee or tea daily.
Cannon Mountain Artist’s Bluff Memo
https://www.fs.usda.gov/sopa/components/reports/sopa-110922-2025-07.html
Hermit Lake Shelter
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Accessible Trail Establishment
Hunting Ravine Winter Access Trail Bridges Replacement
Madison Gulf Bridge Replacement
RMC Perch Caretaker Tentsite Creation
Success Trail - Culvert Removal off Success Pond Road
Franconia Mountain Bike Trails Official Designation
Lincoln Woods
Webster Cliff trail
Rescued hikers blame Alltrails for leading them into a treacherous Boulder field
Hiker Rescued on Mt. Whiteface - 9/4
Hiker injured in fall on Brooks Fisher Trail, Mt. Webster, Holderness - 9/7
Hiker Rescued on Jewell Trail, Mount Washington - 9/7 overnight to 9/8
Hiker Injured in Fall on Pike Forest Trail in Holderness - 9/12
Injured Hiker on Liberty Trail on Mt. Chocorua - 9/12
Hiker Suffers Medical Emergency on Pine Mountain Trail - 9/13
Injured Hiker Assisted off Sugarloaf in Bethlehem - 9/17
Hiker in Distress - 9/26
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