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20 Hikers Rescued From Below-Freezing Temperatures From the Summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire

20 hikers who were not prepared for the unpredictable weather conditions at Mount Washington, New Hampshire, were rescued on Saturday after they got stuck in temperatures below freezing. The hikers were rescued by the Mount Washington Cog Railway, which runs year-round, even though the Mount Washington State Park Summit Facilities shut down in mid-October. “Today on the Cog Railway, we […]
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Unprepared Hiker Faces Rescue Bill After Mount Washington, NH, Altercation

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An ill-prepared hiker from Virginia sparked controversy on Mount Washington Tuesday, leading to a rescue operation and potential financial consequences. Tristan James Murrin, 27, of Virginia Beach, found himself in hot water after forcing his way into a State Park Sno-Cat vehicle at the summit and refusing to leave. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials reported that Murrin had been […]
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The 5 Deadliest Mountains in the U.S.

Compared globally, mountains in the United States are often not considered particularly dangerous. Many of the peaks in the U.S. are considered dangerous because they are heavily trafficked, often by inexperienced climbers. Since these peaks aren’t ‘Himalayan-big,’ they can often be underestimated. Here’s a list of the five most dangerous mountains in the U.S. and what makes them so dangerous. […]
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Unprepared Solo Hiker Lucky to be Alive After Becoming Injured in -52ºF Wind Chill on Mount Washington, NH

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At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 22-year-old Cole Matthes of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was hiking in the Ammonusuc Ravine on Mount Washington when he fell and became injured. After the fall, Matthes called 911 and requested help. Due to poor reception, very little information could be obtained other than he had an injury and needed help. This call […]
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Mount Washington, NH, Sees Snowiest June on Record With More Snow on the Forecast

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June 2023 has shattered snowfall records for New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Observatory, becoming the snowiest June in the mountain’s history. With a total of 8.4 inches of snowfall so far, this month has surpassed all previous data recorded from 1932 to the present. This exceptional weather pattern can be attributed to a quasi-stationary low-pressure system that has lingered over our […]
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Mt Washington Avalanche Center Full Report on Skier Triggered Avalanche That Seriously Injured Another Skier in Tuckerman Ravine, NH

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SYNOPSIS: On December 5 at approximately 12:00 pm, a skier triggered a shallow soft slab avalanche near the top of Left Gully in Tuckerman Ravine, Mount Washington, NH. The skier was caught and carried, and a short distance later triggered a 2nd, larger avalanche. The skier was carried 800 vertical feet, unharmed and landed on top of the snow at […]
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Skier Seriously Injured After Avalanche Carried Him 600-Feet Over Rocks in Tuckerman Ravine, NH on Sunday

The Mt Washington Avalanche Center reports that a slab avalanche in Left Gully in Tuckerman Ravine on Sunday carried a skier 600-feet downhill, hitting several rocks, and causing ‘bad breaks’. The solo skier was traveling uphill at the time. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing The avalanche, which had a 20″ crown at its thickest, was large enough to […]
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