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RescueOutcome: InjuryFall

Rescue — Cannon Mountain, Mar 30, 2026

·Mount Cannon

Ethan Haust, 36, of Ashland, NH, snowboarder

On March 30, 2026, snowboarder Ethan Haust, 36, caught his edge and collided with a tree while navigating a steep, rocky out-of-bounds section at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, resulting in a serious injury. His group was unable to evacuate him due to the terrain severity and called ski patrol for assistance. Conservation Officers and Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team used ropes to extricate Haust and transported him to a hospital.

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