Episode 1 - Franconia Ridge

Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. 

Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. 

This week we start with a discussion about the Franconia Ridge. 

Episode Notes

01:30 - Beer Talk, Introducing the podcast and crew. 

14:51 - Franconia Ridge hiking

39:20 - Search and Rescue event - Brenda and Russell Cox 

42:36 - The Last Traverse discussion

46:50 - Guy Waterman discussion

49:24 - Recent Franconia Ridge rescue of two unprepared trail runners. 

 

Additional Show Notes: 

Mike's show beer 

Brenda and Russell Cox and winter hypothermia

The Last Traverse; Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites

Trail Runners Rescued from Mount Lafayette Fish and Game Press Release 

Mike's Franconia Ridge Traverse Strava Data