Due to a recording issue, this episode is being shared from a backup audio file. The sound quality makes it challenging to listen and we’re so sorry about that. This episode prompted new equipment and an improved process. Todd and Amanda’s conversation inspired the writing of an essay that had an impact on many in the community. Please take the time to read at the button below.
In this episode of North of Normal, Amanda McKeen sits down with Todd Bogardus to talk about a life shaped by service, responsibility and a deep connection to New Hampshire’s North Country.
Todd reflects on his years with New Hampshire Fish and Game, the weight of leading search and rescue efforts, his affection for Franconia Notch and the people and experiences that shaped him along the way. He also shares the story behind HikeSafe, the outdoor safety program he helped create that has since carried its message of preparation and personal responsibility far beyond New Hampshire.
The conversation offers a closer look at Todd’s legacy, not only through the programs he helped build, but through the quieter ways he has continued to show up for his family, his community and the state he chose to call home.
