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Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

SLASR Podcast
Search and Rescue
Hiking
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Mount Washington
Appalachian Trail
Winter Hiking
Hiking Safety
Mt. Washington
Alzheimer's Association
Franconia Ridge
Appalachian Mountain Club
Trail Maintenance
Mount Washington Observatory
Mount Monadnock
Waterfalls
Alzheimer's
Outdoor Adventure
4,000 Footers
Backcountry Skiing

The Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast - where we discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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Welcome to Episode 252 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast - this week is all about redlining and achieving your goals - Rebecca Sperry joins us to update us on her latest round of Redlining - Rebecca is the only woman to have completed th... more

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 f... more

Welcome to Episode 250 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by Jay and SB who will recap some of their hiking adventures with Nick over the years and recap some recent ultra running events like the Jigger Johnson a... more

Welcome to Episode 249 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by friend of the show Dave Shits in woods, Dave is here to recap his Appalachia Trail hike that he recently completed. He has had a couple of weeks to refl... more

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Dave Shits In The Woods
Hiker who recently completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike
Episode: Episode 249 - Dave joins us - Appalachian Trail thru hike, Stomp at Artist Bluff, Review of new Falling Waters trail
Patrick Hummel
Park Manager of Mount Washington State Park
Mount Washington State Park
Episode: Episode 247 - Welcome Patrick Hummel, Mt. Washington State Park - Honor Lights recap and more, Kilkenny Ridge Race, Pine Mountain, Hiker Fatality on Katahdin
Matt (Vertproject26)
Instagram personality and endurance hiking/vertical-foot project organizer
Vertproject26 (Instagram)
Episode: Episode 246 - Listener Spotlight - Matt / Vertproject26, Honor Lights on Mount Washington, Sugarloafs, Mt. Crawford, Twins/Zealand Loop, Mt. Monroe
Ryan Vezina
Musician with Recycled Percussion and Chaos and Kindness
Recycled Percussion / Chaos and Kindness
Episode: Episode 245 - Welcome Ryan from Recycled Percussion - Recapping his Hiking the 4000 Footers challenge
Adrian Buck Oliver
Guest on the episode; known as A-Bomb Graham
Independent hiker and explorer
Episode: Episode 243 - Listener Spotlight - Adrian! Jigger Johnson Recap, Rescue on Franconia Ridge, Hike on Smarts Mountain / Mt. Cube
Chris Rome
Type 1 diabetic and founder of Project Insulnation
Project Insulnation
Episode: Episode 242 - Stomp is back! Welcome Chris and Joe from Project Insulnation, SAR News
Amy Swift
Manager of the Flume Gorge, Franconia Notch State Park
Flume Gorge
Episode: Episode 238 - Amy Swift - Flume Gorge Manager, Huntington Ravine Rescue, Mt. Isolation, Osceolas, Missing Hiker on Mt. Washington
Elizabeth (Liz) Fay
Liz, regular co-host on the show
Episode: Episode 237 – Dave, Liz and Stomp are back - Appalachian Trail Update, Welcome Lori Goes Hiking, Close Call on Franconia Ridge
Lieutenant James Neeland
New Hampshire Fish and Game officer
New Hampshire Fish and Game
Episode: Episode 236 – Delisted 52 With a View Peaks, Bug Season, Franconia Love Connection, Mt. Adams

Hosts

Mike
Host of Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast; frequent co-host with extensive backcountry experience.
Nick
Co-host of Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast; regular on-air presence.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 372 ratings
  • SLASAR

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gypsweep
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 hear a few newer ones! I heard about Stomp not on the show as much! Sad. Anyway I would love meet you guys sometime on the trail or brewery. I know a few of the guests you guys had ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John from the granite state!
    United States3 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MellyMaruzzelly
    United States10 months ago
  • If you like anything to do with hiking in the White Mountains, this is your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Steve Pero
    a year ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brandonn Gates
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise guest variety and banter; informative and entertaining.
Some listeners feel episodes have become too long and ad-heavy.
Many appreciate the focus on safety, SAR updates, and White Mountains culture.
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Episode 251 - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Part 2 with Dave, Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe, 2026 is the busiest Search and Rescue year
Q: What was the approximate cost to do this? Hostels, hotels, food shuttles, etc.
Dave estimates his expenses at roughly $14,000 including extras, and says a simpler hike could cost about $10,000 to $12,000, excluding gear he already owned. The hosts recommend having a financial buffer for lodging, transportation and unexpected costs.
Episode 251 - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Part 2 with Dave, Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe, 2026 is the busiest Search and Rescue year
Q: What is the biggest piece of advice you can give to someone entertaining a Thru Hike?
Dave says to go for it rather than live with regret. He stresses that attempting the hike and returning early is not a failure, and that people should not let others' opinions stop them.
Episode 250 - Welcome Jay and SB, Mount Adams Hiking, Falling Boulders, Search and Rescue news
Q: I guess how did the race maybe whack you in the face a little bit versus the planning?
Jay had planned to fuel with energy bars, gels, and Tailwind, but after many hours his stomach struggled with them. He relied more on aid-station food, especially pancakes, soup, and mashed potatoes, and said he would change his fueling plan next time.
Episode 250 - Welcome Jay and SB, Mount Adams Hiking, Falling Boulders, Search and Rescue news
Q: Do you want to talk a little bit about your strategy and the approach to tackling your first 50 miler?
Jay planned to hike uphill and run flats and descents, using Garmin PacePro for pacing, but found it did not account for difficult footing. He set an ambitious 20-hour target and later realized trekking poles would have helped his sore back.
Episode 249 - Dave joins us - Appalachian Trail thru hike, Stomp at Artist Bluff, Review of new Falling Waters trail
Q: So how, what was the class, the starting class number size wise? And did you have a sense along the way of how many people may have dropped out?
Dave explains that hikers receive different registration numbers at Amicalola, Harpers Ferry, and Katahdin. His changing numbers gave him a rough sense of how many hikers started and how many reached those checkpoints, though the year's final figures had not yet been published.

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A blend of practical hiking guidance, rescue updates, and community storytelling centered on White Mountains exploration. Episodes routinely cover recent trips, safety tips, gear chatter, and ongoing SAR or rescue incidents, interspersed with long-form guest conversations and occasional historical or local-interest segments. The show often features on-the-ground perspectives from experienced hikers and SAR professionals, giving listeners a sense of camaraderie, preparedness, and humor amid demanding backcountry adventures. A standout aspect is the recurring fundraising and awareness efforts (e.g., Alzheimer's-related initiatives) and a strong community ethos around trail maintenance, safety, and shared outdoor culture.

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6. Chris Rome
7. Amy Swift
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