A backcountry skier has died on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington. The U.S. Forest Service says the skier fell about 600 vertical feet on Saturday afternoon in very steep terrain and hard, icy conditions. At least two other people were rescued after rescue efforts extended through a stormy night.
Tuckerman Ravine is seen at left, about one mile below the summit of 6,288-foot Mount Washington, in New Hampshire.
The day of accidents prompted search efforts that continued for hours in the dark as teams worked to rescue the injured skiers and remove Saltsburg's body from the mountain. Heavy, wet snow started to fall Saturday night and winds began to pick up, forcing the rescuers to battle on through the worsening conditions.
But risks — including open crevasses, avalanches and rocks — have resulted in several deaths over the years. At 6,288 feet, Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the Northeast and is notorious for its fickle weather. It is the sight of frequent rescues.
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