Body recoveryOutcome: FatalExposure
Body recovery — Mount Guyot, Jan 16, 2024
·Mount Guyot·Pemigewasset Wilderness (between Bond and Guyot)
Solo male hiker (name not stated in release)
Acquaintances alerted 911 after a phone call with the solo hiker, who was between Mount Bond and Mount Guyot and 'very cold' in heavy winds, single-digit temperatures, and snow. National Guard flights could not reach the area due to low clouds; a Mountain Rescue Service team reached him at 5 p.m. January 17 but he was deceased, and a multi-team ground/air recovery followed on January 18.
What we can learn
Proper attire including traction devices and snowshoes are recommended for winter conditions in New Hampshire's mountains; hikers are encouraged to visit hikesafe.com for safe hiking tips and essential gear lists.
Contributing factors
Solo