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Boston Globe
24-03-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Mass. man rescued from waist-deep snow in N.H. while hiking near Mount Guyot, officials say
With no cell service, Sullivan sent an emergency 911 text around 8:45 a.m., telling authorities his phone was low on battery. He said he had supplies to set up a shelter but would need help finding the trail. Authorities determined that Sullivan was in a remote section of the Pemi Wilderness, a 6 1/2-mile hike from the nearest access road, officials said. Get N.H. Morning Report A weekday newsletter delivering the N.H. news you need to know right to your inbox. Enter Email Sign Up Rescuers responded to the area. Meanwhile, authorities also called the New Hampshire Army National Guard to see if rescuers could be flown close to Sullivan's location or if he could be flown off the mountain, the statement said. Advertisement The National Guard responded, flying to the Cannon Mountain ski area where they waited for weather conditions to improve closer to Sullivan's location. But by 4 p.m. Friday, the clouds had not yet lifted above 3,000 feet, prompting the crew to return to Concord, N.H., officials said. At about 5:20 p.m., rescuers arrived on foot at Sullivan's location, a short distance south of the Twinway Trail, officials said. Rescuers provided him with snowshoes, and by 5:45 p.m., the group began the 6 1/2-mile hike back to Gale River Road, the nearest access road. The group arrived at the access road shortly after 10 p.m., officials said. Sullivan was not injured. Sullivan had brought with him a tent, sleeping bag, extra clothing, traction devices, food, water, and even had a New Hampshire Voluntary Hike Safe card. A Hike Safe Card costs $25 per person per year, and proceeds go to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Search and Rescue Fund. Card holders are generally exempt from paying for search and rescue costs. Advertisement 'The only item he lacked that would have proven helpful were a pair of snowshoes,' New Hampshire Fish and Game said in the statement. Officials said that although Sullivan had read reports stating that snowshoes were not necessary, in the area of Mount Guyot where he encountered waist-deep snow, snowshoes were needed. Officials from New Hampshire Fish and Game warned winter hikers that snowshoes are generally needed in areas with snow deeper than knee level. 'Winter conditions persist at elevation and as snow continues to soften, snowshoes are a must to avoid post holing,' or sinking into deep snow, the agency said in the statement. Sarah Mesdjian can be reached at
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Three Mass. hikers rescued from New Hampshire trails during weekend ‘white out conditions'
Three men from Massachusetts were rescued after hiking for hours on New Hampshire trails during 'white out conditions' over the weekend, state officials said Tuesday. Jack Tragni, 24, and Vaishnav Raja, 25, both of Boston, Massachusetts, and Justin Yang, 24, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, were all rescued after an hours-long search for the hikers on Sunday, New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said in a statement. The three men had departed around 9 a.m. on Sunday morning and had ascended Falling Waters Trail to Franconia Ridge. 'Progress across the ridge was slowed by deep snow and white out conditions making the trail difficult to follow,' state officials said. After going over Mount Lincoln, the men felt turning back wasn't the prudent decision so they continued on, officials said. At 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Conservation Officers with New Hampshire Fish and Game were informed about an 'SOS alert' from a Garmin device in the area of Mount Lincoln. 'Admittedly they panicked when they activated the SOS on their device but they knew it would take hours for rescuers to get to their location,' officials said. Calls were made to the emergency contacts for the device who reported that three men had intended a winter hike of the Falling Waters/Bridle Path Loop, officials said. 'Eventually it was learned from the group that they were experiencing white out conditions and suffering from cold related injuries, eventually stating thru text that they needed help,' state officials said. The device tracked the hikers slowly moving towards the summit of Mount Lafayette. A search and rescue team responded to the trailhead. By 7:30 p.m., the first rescuers started up the Old Bridle Path as the hikers had started a slow descent of Mount Lafayette towards the Greenleaf Hut. No more messages had been received from the three men 'as they had explained it was difficult to text messages in the cold and wind,' officials said. At 9:10 p.m., the first rescuers came in contact with the group just below Greenleaf Hut. Crews gave the hikers additional light sources as some of their light sources had gone dead and they started back towards the trailhead, arriving without further incident at 10:20 p.m. The group was fairly well prepared for winter conditions but lacked experience above treeline, state officials said. 'This was a training hike for Mount Washington which is now put on hold. The group also had a Hike Safe Card,' officials said. 'The three were appreciative of the rescuers efforts and quick response which took them away from friends and family on Super Bowl Sunday.' 'Without the dedication of highly skilled volunteer groups such as the Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team, search and rescue in New Hampshire would not be as efficient,' officials said. Winter conditions exist in the mountains and hikers are encouraged to be prepared for their trek, and to include packing the 10 essential items: Map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, First Aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets & pants, and a knife. For additional information, visit This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
3 hikers needed rescue from whiteout conditions, cold-related injuries
Feb. 10—Rescuers helped three Massachusetts hikers who experienced whiteout conditions and were suffering from cold-related injuries on Sunday. Fish and Game was notified around 5:30 p.m. of an SOS alert from the area of Mount Lincoln, where three men had intended a winter hike of the Falling Waters/Bridle Path Loop. Fish and Game tracked the Garmin device alerting authorities, which showed that the group was slowly moving toward the summit of Mount Lafayette. By 7:30 p.m., the first rescuers started up the Old Bridle Path as the hikers had started a slow descent of Mount Lafayette toward the Greenleaf Hut. No more messages had been received from the group. They'd later explain that it was difficult to send text messages in the cold and wind. At 9:10 p.m., the first rescuers met the group just below Greenleaf Hut. The group was given additional light sources as some of their own had gone dead. The hikers started back toward the trailhead arriving without further incident at 10:20 p.m. The hikers were identified as Jack Tragni, 24, and Vaishnav Raja, 25, both of Boston, and Justin Yang, 24, of Cambridge, Mass. The group was fairly well prepared for winter conditions but lacked experience above the tree line. The hike was a training hike for Mount Washington that is now put on hold. The group also had a Hike Safe Card.
