Episode 195 - Search and Rescues in the White Mountains, Mount Liberty, History of the White Mountains - 1920s

https://slasrpodcast.com/      [email protected]   Welcome to Episode 195 of the Sounds Like A Search and Rescue podcast. This week - Search and Rescue is back in the news in New Hampshire - Recent incidents on Kilkenny Ridge, The Skookumchuck Trail, and the Lincoln Brook Trail. We will fill you in on all the details. Plus, tick season reminders, the story of a hunter who accidentally shot his friend after separating, its old man on the mountain day, a hiker gets rescued on mount fuji, loses his phone and decides to go back for it, triggering another rescue incident. Hiking boots review, A discussion about hiking umbrellas, pros and cons of using them and how Nick was jealous he did not have an umbrella this weekend. Plus a recap of a recent hike to Mount Liberty via Liberty Springs Trail which include rain and a sketchy water crossing, the history of the planning and construction of the Greenleaf hut and how it used to be you could get projects completed a lot quicker and a lot cheaper than you can today and some trail name and mountain naming history. This weeks Higher Summit Forecast SLASR 48 Peaks Alzheimers team - Join here!    Topics Nick's music moment - COIN Forest Road Status Tick Season has started Turkey Hunter shoots his friend by accident Recent SAR stories in New Hampshire - things are picking up Missing Hiker in Vermont found deceased Mom of four dies from fall in Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail Anniversary of Old Man on the Mountain falling In Memory of Dennis Pednault - peakbagger from VFTT Guy gets altitude sickness twice on Mt. Fuji triggering two rescues Dumb tourists of Yellowstone Hiking Gear - Boots for non winter season and hiking umbrellas Dad Joke, 48 Peaks, Stickers, Swag, Beer…  Recent Hike on Mount Liberty via Liberty Springs Trail in the rain Notable Hikes White Mountain History - timeline of the Greenleaf Hut White Mountain History - Nomenclature Committee, AMC and RMC trail trading and other interesting history notes from the 1920s.    Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE COIN - Spotify link Teddy Swims Tick-borne illness on the rise How NOT to hunt Hiker Rescued from Kilkenny Ridge Trail Rescues on Skook and Kilkenny Ridge Trail Hiker Rescued off Lincoln Brook Trail  Body of Missing Hiker found in VT Mom of four dies after fall in Purgatory Chasm Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail  Happy "Old Man of the Mountain" day, Old Man fell May 3rd 2003 between 12am-2am, day established in 2023 in NH In Memory of Dennis Pednault - peakbagger from VFTT Forum Man rescued twice on Mt. Fuji after returning to get his phone. Horrific crash at Yellowstone Bison gores Yellowstone Tourist REI 8 best hiking boots 2025 Gossamer Gear Umbrella (5.8 oz)  Six Moons Umbrella (6.8 oz)  Montbell Umbrella (5.4 oz) ZPacks Umbrella (6.8 oz)  1925 - Proposal   1928 - Agenda Item  1928 - Detailed Proposal and planned trail building  Jan 1929 - Vote to approve Feb 1929 - Budget update Inflation calculator Sep 1929 Update Mt. Success, Mt. Crescent, Pliny Range and more Caps Ridge, Tuckerman and surrounding areas Mount Shaw retains its name and relinquishing nineteen mile brook trail to the USFS Trail Swapping with the Randolph Mountain Club   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee