Body recoveryOutcome: FatalExposure
Body recovery — Kinsman Pond Trail, Apr 21, 2026
·Kinsman Pond Trail
61-year-old male from West Roxbury, MA
Wood drove to Lafayette Campground in Lincoln to camp and hike the weekend of April 17, 2026, starting out April 18 in warm, clear weather; he was unprepared for the 3-5 inches of snow that fell April 19-20. After family had no contact for two days, they reported him overdue April 21, and officers located him deceased 5.5 miles from his vehicle on a remote section of the Kinsman Pond Trail at 7:41 p.m.
What we can learn
New Hampshire Fish and Game reminds hikers that it is still winter in the mountains with deep snow, precipitation, and freezing temperatures.
Contributing factors
SoloWeather window missedInadequate clothing