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,
Hiker rescued from chest-deep snow on Mount Washington describes harrowing moment: ‘Is this really happening to us?’
Kathryn McKee and her hiking partner huddled in the darkness, waiting for a search team to make its way through subzero temperatures and sustained winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour.
2 Mass. women rescued from ‘chest-deep snow’ on Mt. Washington
The two women called 911 just after 6 p.m. on Sunday after they became lost off the Jewell Trail, officials said.
2 Massachusetts hikers rescued in extreme conditions on Mount Washington
Two experienced hikers were rescued from Mount Washington after being stranded in whiteout conditions, highlighting the importance of preparedness.
Hikers stranded on Mount Washington safe after harrowing overnight rescue
The two experienced hikers fought chest-deep snow and freezing temperatures before huddling in snow to wait for rescuers.
Two hikers rescued from dangerous conditions on Mount Washington
The rescue process took 13 hours. Had the hikers not been experienced or prepared with proper gear, officials said they probably would not have survived.
"We were crawling on our bellies" – hikers reveal the one piece of gear they wish they'd brought for harrowing Mount Washington rescue
Two well-prepared hikers who recently endured a harrowing rescue on Mount Washington have spoken out about their ordeal, revealing the kit they wish they'd brought and highlightin
How 2 Mass. hikers were rescued on Mt. Washington in whiteout conditions
If a pair of Massachusetts hikers had not properly prepared for a hike on Mt. Washington Sunday, they may not have survived the conditions they encountered, officials said.
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.
Temperatures hit minus 20.6 atop Mount Washington Thursday morning
The air temperature at the summit of Mount Washington dropped to minus 20.6 degrees Thursday morning. Wind gusts exceeded 100 ...
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Women who survived Mount Washington rescue say they recognized the risks
By late Sunday, the Mount Washington State Park snowcat, a ski resort groomer-type vehicle, started up the mountain’s auto road with nine rescuers and arrived at the summit just before midnight.
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