Tragic Death of 20-Year-Old Skier in Mount Washington Backcountry

A 20-year-old woman died after falling 600 feet while skiing in Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington, New Hampshire. The area had hard, icy snow surfaces and open crevasse holes, leading to fatal and traumatic injuries for the skier and her companion. Rescuers also responded to two other skiers who suffered injuries from falling on the firm and icy snow surface. The U.S. Forest Service highlighted the hazardous conditions due to a lack of recent snowfall and cold temperatures, emphasizing the ever-changing risks in the area.