Episode 217 - Welcome Forrest from Mountain Wanderer, Christmas in the Whites, Father and kids in Utah, South Moat Hike
Description
Welcome to episode 217 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by the new owner of the Mountain Wanderer bookstore, Forrest Chess. Forrest joined us for a short segment during full conditions but we wanted to invite him back in for a longer discussion to learn about his background and to plug the change in ownership so when you go into the store to buy all your books and white mountain themed gifts and other items you know a little about him. Plus Nick shares some info about Canada Lynx, Missing person in maine, Christmas activities in and around the whites, Search and Rescue Otters, Bad parenting, Gear Reviews for Osprey backpacks, music minute, notable hikes, recent hikes on South Moat and Blue hills and sound search and rescue news. Im Mike, and I'm Nick, lets get started.
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Topics
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Snow Storm in NH
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Missing hiker near Dracula's castle
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Race to the Clouds returns to Mount Washington
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Missing Person on Maine Island
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Christmas things to do in and around the White Mountains
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Rescue Otter
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Alaska long night
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Bad Fathers - Kidney donor story and recent rescue of a father and kids in Utah
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New Gear from Osprey
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Dad Jokes, Music Minute, Recent hikes in the Blue Hills and South Moat
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Welcome Forrest from Mountain Wanderer
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Franconia Notch Highway
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Recent SAR News
Show Notes
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Utah Father Charged with Abuse and torture for dangerous Hike with his young children
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Missing Hiker - 11/25/25
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Hiker Injured on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey - 11/22/25
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Lost Hikers on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey - 11/23/25
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