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.
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,
"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 highlighting exactly what makes the New Hampshire peak so treacherous.
Rescuers save lives of experienced hikers stranded in deep snow on Mount Washington
Kathryn McKee and her hiking partner were overwhelmed by snow and wind while hiking New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
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.
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.
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 from Massachusetts rescued on Mt. Washington
Two Massachusetts hikers were rescued after becoming stranded on Mt. Washington. On February 2 around 6 p.m. NH Fish and Game was contacted after 911 received a call about hikers lost off-trail adjacent to the Jewell Trail on Mt. Washington.
Massachusetts hikers rescued from severe conditions on Mount Washington
Two experienced hikers had to be rescued from Mount Washington after they got stuck in chest-high snow. Fish and Game Department officials are urging hikers to exercise caution in the extreme conditions on the mountain.
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.
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,
Mansfield man climbs Mount Washington in the middle of Winter
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Two Massachusetts residents rescued overnight on Mt. Washington
Kathryn McKee and Beata Lelacheur were stuck in “very deep snow” about 5,000 feet up the mountain, officials said.
Over $30,000 raised to light Mount Washington water tower
Damage from lightning strikes has left the Mount Washington water tower in the dark for over a year and a half, but community ...