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Welcome to Episode 221 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by Jo Giese. Jo is an award -winning journalist, lifelong hiker, and the author of the upcoming memoir You'll Never Walk Alone, out February 10, 2026. After a devastating accident left her unable to walk, Jo refused to give up on her love for wild trails. Her journey back was nothing short of remarkable: one tiny step at a time. We are excited to hear from Jo about her journey back from a tough injury. Plus, we discuss Alex Honnold’s recent free solo climb of Taipei 101, Snow and arctic weather hits New Hampshire hard, A new tax on bicycles - so we will discuss again the fascinating fun fact about how Nick never learned to ride a bike and what this means for his kids, two skiers rescued off Mt. Moosilauke, Snow Leopard attacks skier, Hiker in the Catskills is warned by a ranger, tells ranger they are all set and then later needs a rescue, all this a little white mountains history.
About our Guest
Jo Giese Website
Purchase You’ll Never Walk Alone
Topics
Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of Taipei 101
Snow and extreme cold weather in New England
NH Fish and Game getting the word out on Winter safety
Two backcountry skiers needed to be rescued on Mt. Moosilauke
New Hampshire proposal for annual bicycle registration fee / Nick learning to ride
Skier gets attacked by Snow Leopard after attempting to get a selfie
Catskills hiker needs a rescue after ranger cautions them to stay safe
Everything you ever want to know about winter hiking boots
Pop Culture Talk - Patriots going to the Super Bowl and Nick loves Pulp Fiction
Welcome Jo Giese - Author of the new book You’ll Never Walk Alone
White Mountains History - The History of the Early Hotel used by hikers
Show Notes
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SLASR Merchandise
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Hike safe Card Reminder
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48 Peaks website
Ty Gagne Event at Spyglass Brewing on Feb 7th (Scroll down for info and to register - free event)
Alex Honnold free-solos Taipei 101
Alex Honnold paid embarrassingly low amount by Netflix
Good news for hikers with arthritis?
More snow in NH
NH Fish and Game public service announcement on NH Public Radio
Another warning from Channel 10
More Warnings for reckless hiking on MassLive
Skiers rescued on Mount Moosilauke in Benton (1/17)
Proposed NH bill would require an annual bike tax in NH
Aloka, the dog of peace is walking across America
Snow Leopard attacks skier who was trying to get an up close photo
Ranger warns hiker in the Catskills about late start, then hiker needs a rescue
Winter Hiking Boots - Sectionhiker list
The Patriots are Super Bowl Bound
Shoutout to Pulp Fiction, such a good movie
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48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association
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