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Madison Saltsburg, a 20-year-old University of Vermont student, tragically died while skiing at Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington. She fell 600 feet to her death, while another skier with her is in critical condition. Two other skiers suffered serious injuries that day, possibly due to a change in temperature affecting the snowpack. The UVM community is mourning the loss of Saltsburg, who was described as a junior from Pennsylvania.
A 20-year-old backcountry skier died and two others were seriously injured in icy conditions at Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire. The steep bowl, known for its challenging terrain, proved deadly as temperatures dropped and skiers encountered hard and icy surfaces. Search efforts continued into the night, with rescuers battling worsening conditions. Mount Washington, notorious for fickle weather, has seen frequent rescues, including a recent incident involving a hiker who became hypothermic after going off trail.
A backcountry skier tragically died after falling 600 feet down Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, amid hard and icy conditions. The U.S. Forest Service reported that the steep bowl, known for its challenging terrain, had dangerous conditions due to firm and icy surfaces. Several accidents occurred, with one skier suffering fatal injuries and others sustaining non-life-threatening trauma. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with snow sports, as industry experts advise awareness of changing weather and snow conditions.
A 20-year-old skier died after falling 600ft down Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, while two others suffered serious injuries. The steep and icy conditions led to multiple falls, prompting extensive search and rescue efforts in challenging weather conditions. Mount Washington, known for its fickle weather, has seen frequent rescues, including the recent retrieval of a hiker who fell and became hypothermic.
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.
A woman tragically died after falling approximately 600 feet down Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington, while two other skiers suffered traumatic injuries from falling ice and rocks on the icy and firm snow surface. Responding teams from the Mount Washington Avalanche Center and U.S. Forest Service worked to evacuate the victim and attend to the injured skiers, with multiple falls witnessed throughout the day in steep mountaineering terrain.
Emergency crews are working to rescue three people at Tuckerman Ravine on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington, with two already rescued and one still being assisted. The individuals involved may have serious injuries, and authorities are coordinating the rescue effort.
New Hampshire State Police have rescued two out of three individuals at Tuckerman Ravine in the White Mountains, with efforts ongoing to rescue the third person. The rescued individuals may have sustained serious injuries.