Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

Episode 238 - Amy Swift - Flume Gorge Manager, Huntington Ravine Rescue, Mt. Isolation, Osceolas, Missing Hiker on Mt. Washington

July 10, 2026·2h 21m
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https://slasrpodcast.com/     Welcome to Episode 238 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by Amy Swift. Amy is the Manager of the Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park and will join us to talk about the Flume Gorge, her experiences in the White Mountains including her time involved in volunteer search and rescue. Plus, it's a busy time of the year for Search and Rescue - there was a helicopter rescue in Huntington Ravine, a missing hiker on Mount Washington and a number of other injuries and medical emergencies over the last week or two in the Whites. All this plus tick bites, A missing AT thru hiker, our friend Dave sent in an update from his AT journey, the former head of Pemi Search and Rescue recently sat down for an interview and shared his most memorable moments as the President of Pemi SAR, Fish and Game Budget details, child get rabies after a bat is found in his mouth, Asiatic Bears are attacking people in Japan, Hiker fatality in Florida due to an alligator attack, Nick finally buys the Helinox ultralight camping chair, Nick hikes Mount Norwottuck and then goes back to the Osceolas for Round 2 but this time even hotter…  Please help if you can - Support the McDewell Family About the Flume Gorge - Flume Gorge Website   Topics July 4 recap Huntington Ravine Fundraiser For the McDewell Family Tick Safety Reminders  Dave Shits in the Woods AT Update  Alan Clark of Pemi Search and Rescue New Article  Missing hiker on Mt. Washington NH Fish and Game Budget Talk  Boy dies of rabies Bears attack in Japan  Hiker attacked by an alligator in Florida Gear Talk - Hands Free Drone Umbrella and the Helinox Ultralight chair  Pop and Music Minute - Village and The Naked and Afraid Recent Hikes - Nick on Mount Norwottuck Recent Hikes - Nick goes back to the Osceolas Recent Hikes - Mike on Mt. Isolation via Glen Boulder and out Rocky Branch Guest of the Week - Amy Smart from the Flume Gorge and former SAR volunteer rescue team member Recent Search and Rescue News    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 Injured Hiker Rescued from Huntington R

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