RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARFall

Rescue — Cannon Mountain, Jul 16, 2023

Jul 16, 2023·Mount Cannon·Kinsman Ridge Trail

21-year-old male from Marlborough, Massachusetts; self-described inexperienced hiker

A 21-year-old solo hiker became lost near the Kinsman Ridge Trail on Cannon Mountain and fell off a ledge, landing on rocks 20-30 feet below and sustaining serious upper-body injuries. Rescuers from NH Fish and Game and Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team reached the hiker around midnight, stabilized his injuries, lowered him by rope, and escorted him to the summit where a tram car transported him down. The hiker was taken to Littleton Regional Healthcare; he was not equipped with a map, light source, or raingear.

What we can learn

Appropriate footwear should be worn while hiking; hiking boots that provide support, protection, and traction are strongly recommended. Steady rain has caused slippery trail conditions. For safe hiking tips and a list of essential gear, visit hikesafe.com.

Contributing factors

No headlampNo mapInadequate clothingSoloOff trail

Part of the WMNF Hiker Incident Database. Every entry cites a primary or near-primary source; details are refined as the record is reviewed.

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