Freezing hikers stuck in waist-deep snow rescued during Mount Washington whiteout
The two friends had hiked New Hampshire’s challenging Mount Washington trail a month ago. They returned and did it again Sunday after trekking through neighboring peaks in the White Mountains. Both veteran hikers,
Hikers on tallest mountain in Northeast rescued from whiteout snowstorm at 5,000 feet
Two experienced hikers were rescued from the tallest mountain in the Northeast after a whiteout snowstorm stranded them at about 5,000 feet on Sunday.
Hikers stuck in waist-deep snow rescued during Mount Washington whiteout
After about an hour of trying to rescue themselves, McKee, 51, of Southborough, Massachusetts, and Beata LeLacheur, 54, of Westborough, Massachusetts, called 911. They reached New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officers, who plotted their GPS coordinates and directed them toward the trail - just 34 feet (10 meters) away. It didn't work.
Freezing hikers recount harrowing rescue from Mount Washington
The two friends had hiked New Hampshire’s challenging Mount Washington trail a month ago. They returned and did it again Sunday after trekking through neighboring peaks in the White Mountains. Both veteran hikers,
Hikers recall harrowing rescue during whiteout conditions on Mount Washington
Two experienced hikers were rescued after an hourslong ordeal in which they became stranded in waist-deep snow and whiteout conditions.
Freezing hikers rescued during Mount Washington whiteout
They were in waist-deep snow and whiteout conditions. They were lost on the tallest mountain in the Northeast, known for its extreme, changeable weather. “That snow has nothing to stick to,” said Amy Cotter,
More snow to come to New Hampshire this weekend; several inches of accumulation likely
With Thursday's quick hit of snow now in the past, the focus turns to what could be a potentially bigger storm for Saturday night into Sunday morning.
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Snow squall warning issued for parts of northern New Hampshire for Friday morning
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What is Lion’s Head in New Hampshire and Why is There a Line for it in January?
According to a Summit Post article, Lion Head is a specific peak on the eastern flank (side) of Mount Washington. Lion Head ...
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New Hampshire Ice Castles Opens Early Amid Winter Weather
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Several inches of snow expected in New Hampshire; more snow likely Sunday
An incoming storm system will bring several inches of snow for most of New Hampshire on Thursday, and there is another storm likely to follow this weekend.