Episode 231 - Welcome Dann Van Der Vliet, Highlighting the Adirondacks, Search and Rescue spike in April

https://slasrpodcast.com/       Welcome to episode 231 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by our friend Dann Van Der Vliet. Dan is an accomplished hiker focusing on the entire northeast region and brings a lot of knowledge not only in the White mountains but across Vermont and the Adirondacks. He has put together some notes to compare the Adirondacks to the Whites so we will get to know Dann and learn about the Adirondacks. Plus, a recap of the live Mountain Wanderer show from last week, recapping the 4000 Footer Awards Ceremony, Mike has a game to play for Nick and Dann, Spring weather with search and rescue calls over the weekend on Mt. Washington, Rocky Branch Trail and Falling Waters, Breaking Dave Shits news - an update on his Appalachian Trail progress including ponies, NH news including Ice Out, Squam Trail updates, tips for mud season and river crossings, national news, plus gear talk, North Carolina talk, a music minute, dad jokes, recent hikes on Greylock, Moosilauke, Blue Hills, and Bald Peak/Kinsmans Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams   Topics Well Dann Marathon Monday recap Live show at Mountain Wanderer - Thanks Again!  AMC Four Thousand Footer Award Ceremony Dave Shits - AT progress update NH News - Ice Out on Winnipesaukee, Squam trails reopened   Mud Season Tips High Water crossing tips National News - Nova Scotia hiking ban, Gatorade dyes  Moose Roadkill and the strange culture of road kill collectors  Gear Talk and North Carolina adventures Guest of the Week - Dann   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 Ice out is official Squam trails reopen on April 17th, after mudseason closure Mud season hiking tips High water crossing tips Nova Scotia hiking ban ruled unconstitutional  Gatorade switches to plant-based dyes after pressure from administration  After totaling their car,  Laramie couple returns to find someone stole their moose roadkill. Ultraprocessed foods turning people's thoughts into marbled steak Drone neutralizer Hyperlite Waypoint 35 New trekking poles for Nick new umbrella from gossamer gear - 5.8 ozs Hoka Speedgoats,  O.V. Yonders.   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  Open for new members Three Mass. Hikers Rescued from Falling Waters Trail - 4/17 Two Hikers Rescued from Mount Washington - 4/18 Lost Hiker on the Rocky Branch Trail - 4/20 Unprepared Hikers assisted on Mount Monadnock - 4/10 Injured Hiker on Mount Chocorua - 4/18