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.
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.
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.
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.
Hikers rescued in chest-high snow, high winds on Mount Washington
Two Massachusetts hikers were rescued early Monday morning after struggling for several hours in chest-deep snow and whiteout conditions in the upper reaches of Mount Washington, officials said.
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 Hikers Found Alive After Being Stuck in Snow Overnight. Getting Them Warm Enough to 'Move on Their Own' Took an Hour
Kathryn McKee, 51, and Beata Lelacheur, 54, were hiking Mount Washington on Sunday, Feb. 2, when they got stuck in freezing ...
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.