Episode 251 - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Part 2 with Dave, Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe, 2026 is...
SLASR PodcastOctober 30, 202602:09:23

Episode 251 - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Part 2 with Dave, Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe, 2026 is...

Welcome to Episode 251 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week - more tales from the AT and a ton of listener questions for Dave Shits in the Woods. Dave also has some cool stats about his 208 day Thru hike that we will break down for you. Plus with September and October, search and rescue media reports for 2026 have increased significantly this year. We will break down some of the trends in 2026, Nick gets out and hikes Mount Eisenhower and Mount Monroe on a crystal clear day, all this and notable hikes, pop culture talk, dad jokes and the government is increasing fees for some visitors in US National Parks.







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Halloween talk and Dinosaur survival



Whitehorse Ledge Free Climber gets stuck



The SLASR Instagram and the awkwardness of filming videos on trail



Upcoming Events



Search and Rescue metrics for 2026



Search and Rescue News



Increased fees at National Parks for Foreign visitors



Pop culture talk - Blair Witch and Mike Tyson



Sober October was a disaster



Nick hikes Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe



Notable Hikes



Dave’s AT Thru Hike - listener questions and advice







Show Notes



Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews



SLASR Merchandise



SLASR LinkTree



SLASR’s BUYMEACOFFEE



Order Hike Safe Card



48 Peaks website



Nick’s Instagram



SLASR Instagram



Hiker injured on Mt. Cardigan coming down the Holt Trail



Group of hikers lost in the dark at Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham



Pine Bend leg injury - walk out rescue



Doublehead Mountain Rescue (Sandwich, NH)



Mount Moriah Rescue - leg injury



$100.00 foreign visitor fee impacting national park tourism



A brand new National Park



Dave’s AT Stats







Sponsors, Friends and Partners



Rek’ lis Brewing Company



Wild Raven Endurance Coaching



burgeonoutdoor.com



48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association



Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast



Hiking Buddies



Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear



Fieldstone Kombucha



CS Instant Coffee



The Mountain Wanderer

GET OUT THERE AND CRUSH SOME MEGA PEAKS!!!!

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SLASAR

Best podcast great subjects very entertaining 5 Stars for all involved.

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Best Podcast on the Planet!

Hello. I recently found your podcast a few months ago. I wish I had found it earlier! I’ve listened to a lot of hiking podcasts, this one takes the cake! Excellent advice, topics, and Guests! I’m trying to play catch up! I’m on episode 75 I believe when you guys first went live at Reklis brewery. In did jump ahead to h...

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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.

Podchaser

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.