Snowshoe Thompson's guest appearances

Snowshoe Thompson

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Futility Closet

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West

westbros

Annie Oakley

Molly Brown

EUGENE BULLARD

Mary Celeste

Wyatt Earp

John Muir

Charley Parkhurst

Amelia Earhart

Edgar Cayce

Grover Cleveland

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

John Harrison

Brian Dunning

John Titor

John Wesley Hardin

OwlTail

 they really do call me that, honesthttps://archive.org/download/220105-snowshoe-thompson-they-call-me/220105%20Snowshoe%20Thompson%2C%20They%20Call%20Me.mp3

they really do call me that, honest <a href="https://archive.org/download/220105-snowshoe-thompson-they-call-me/220105%20Snowshoe%20Thompson%2C%20They%20Call%20Me.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://archive.org/download/220105-snowshoe-thompson-they-call-me/220105%20Snowshoe%20Thompson%2C%20They%20Call%20Me.mp3</a>

Snowshoe Thompson, They Call Me

For twenty years he skied 90 miles over 50 foot snowdrifts through blizzards to haul the mail over the Sierras. He saved the lives of miners, hauled clothing, books, emergency supplies, tools, pots and pans never thinking of himself. He helped anyone in need and left his mark in California's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For twenty years he skied 90 miles over 50 foot snowdrifts through blizzards to haul the mail over the Sierras. He saved the lives of miners, hauled clothing, books, emergency supplies, tools, pots and pans never thinking of himself. He helped anyone in need and left his mark in California's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

"The Legend of Snowshoe Thompson" is one of the most enduring tales of the American West. A Norwegian immigrant, Thompson tried his hand at gold mining during the gold rush in California and Nevada but when he married, he went to work delivering mail through the snowed in passes of the Sierra Mountains of Eastern California and Western Nevada, fashioning "snowshoes" mounted on long pieces of oak, and becoming an expert at cross country and downhill skiing. For twenty years he brought desperately needed food, and supplies to stranded towns, sometimes saving lives in the process. His story and the perils he faced are the stuff of legend.May 2018 Update: Check out our new 1001 Stories E Book at Amazon and leave us a kind review Thanks! https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Short-Stories-Fireside-Collection-ebook/dp/B07CRW2RZ9/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525854517&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=kindle+books+1001+classic+short+stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Legend of Snowshoe Thompson" is one of the most enduring tales of the American West. A Norwegian immigrant, Thompson tried his hand at gold mining during the gold rush in California and Nevada but when he married, he went to work delivering mail through the snowed in passes of the Sierra Mountains of Eastern California and Western Nevada, fashioning "snowshoes" mounted on long pieces of oak, and becoming an expert at cross country and downhill skiing. For twenty years he brought desperately needed food, and supplies to stranded towns, sometimes saving lives in the process. His story and the perils he faced are the stuff of legend.May 2018 Update: Check out our new 1001 Stories E Book at Amazon and leave us a kind review Thanks! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Short-Stories-Fireside-Collection-ebook/dp/B07CRW2RZ9/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525854517&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=kindle+books+1001+classic+short+stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Short-Stories-Fireside-Collection-ebook/dp/B07CRW2RZ9/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525854517&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=kindle+books+1001+classic+short+stories</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

SNOWSHOE THOMPSON: THE LEGEND OF THE HIGH SIERRAS

In the 1850s, settlers in western Nevada were cut off from the rest of the world each winter by deep snow. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll learn about their lifeline, Norwegian immigrant John Thompson, who for 20 years carried mail, medicine, and supplies through 90 miles of treacherous snowdrifts on a pair of homemade skis. We'll also hear listener contributions regarding prison camp escape aids in World War II and puzzle over how lighting a cigarette results in a lengthy prison sentence. Sources for our feature on Snowshoe Thompson: Alton Pryor, Classic Tales in California History, 1999. Erling Ylvisaker, Eminent Pioneers, 1934. Kay Grant, "'Snowshoe' Thompson: The Norwegian Who Mastered the Rugged Sierra Nevada to Deliver the U.S. Mail," Wild West 18:4 (December 2005): 10, 68-69. "'Snowshoe' Thompson Finally Gets His Due," Deseret News, May 15, 1976. Alan Drummer, "Miracle on Skis," Milwaukee Journal, March 1, 1985. Larry Walsh, "'Snowshoe' Thompson Knew How to Carry the Mail," Pittsburgh Press, Feb. 26, 1992. "Snowshoe Thompson," Carroll Herald, Dec. 22, 1886. Red Smith, "Snowshoe Thompson Would Have Chuckled," Ottawa Citizen, Feb. 18, 1960. Listener mail: Wikipedia, Snakes and Ladders. "Clutty and His Escape Devices," in Ian Dear, Escape and Evasion, 2004. H. Keith Melton, Ultimate Spy, 1996. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener David White, who sent these corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. You can change or cancel your pledge at any time, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation via the Donate button in the sidebar of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

In the 1850s, settlers in western Nevada were cut off from the rest of the world each winter by deep snow. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll learn about their lifeline, Norwegian immigrant John Thompson, who for 20 years carried mail, medicine, and supplies through 90 miles of treacherous snowdrifts on a pair of homemade skis. We'll also hear listener contributions regarding prison camp escape aids in World War II and puzzle over how lighting a cigarette results in a lengthy prison sentence. Sources for our feature on Snowshoe Thompson: Alton Pryor, Classic Tales in California History, 1999. Erling Ylvisaker, Eminent Pioneers, 1934. Kay Grant, "'Snowshoe' Thompson: The Norwegian Who Mastered the Rugged Sierra Nevada to Deliver the U.S. Mail," Wild West 18:4 (December 2005): 10, 68-69. <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=336&amp;dat=19760515&amp;id=PM5SAAAAIBAJ&amp;sjid=aH8DAAAAIBAJ&amp;pg=4659,3788493&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"'Snowshoe' Thompson Finally Gets His Due,"</a> Deseret News, May 15, 1976. Alan Drummer, <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&amp;dat=19850301&amp;id=k2caAAAAIBAJ&amp;sjid=TSoEAAAAIBAJ&amp;pg=3818,53130&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Miracle on Skis,"</a> Milwaukee Journal, March 1, 1985. Larry Walsh, <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&amp;dat=19920226&amp;id=XB0hAAAAIBAJ&amp;sjid=BGQEAAAAIBAJ&amp;pg=1084,6106154&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"'Snowshoe' Thompson Knew How to Carry the Mail,"</a> Pittsburgh Press, Feb. 26, 1992. <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2288&amp;dat=18861222&amp;id=cREoAAAAIBAJ&amp;sjid=UwUGAAAAIBAJ&amp;pg=5573,545329&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Snowshoe Thompson,"</a> Carroll Herald, Dec. 22, 1886. Red Smith, <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2194&amp;dat=19600218&amp;id=ZfwxAAAAIBAJ&amp;sjid=j-QFAAAAIBAJ&amp;pg=7153,1250379&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Snowshoe Thompson Would Have Chuckled,"</a> Ottawa Citizen, Feb. 18, 1960. Listener mail: Wikipedia, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes_and_Ladders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snakes and Ladders</a>. "Clutty and His Escape Devices," in Ian Dear, Escape and Evasion, 2004. H. Keith Melton, Ultimate Spy, 1996. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener David White, who sent these <a href="http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/419/transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">corroborating</a> <a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/jun/09/0608_sentence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">links</a> (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/futilitycloset/Futility_Closet_podcast_-_Episode_78.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download this episode directly</a>, or subscribe <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast?id=842593579" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on iTunes</a> or via the RSS feed at <a href="http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset</a>. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/futilitycloset" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a> you can pledge any amount per episode, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. You can change or cancel your pledge at any time, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation via the Donate button in the sidebar of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to <a href="http://dougross.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doug Ross</a> for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at <a href="mailto:podcast@futilitycloset.com">podcast@futilitycloset.com</a>. Thanks for listening!