May 1, 2026
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
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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
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
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