RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARExposure
Rescue — Mt. Moriah, Mar 16, 2025
Lauren Poole, 33, of Manchester, NH; avid hiker but novice in spring conditions
On March 16, 2025, Lauren Poole became mired in deep, softening snow on the Carter-Moriah Trail on Mt. Moriah, fell multiple times, sustained a leg injury, and became soaked in steady rain. A team of 4 Conservation Officers and 11 AVSAR volunteers reached her at 11:15 p.m. and provided first aid and dry clothing. After navigating swollen brooks, the rescue crew returned her safely to Route 16 at 4:18 a.m. on March 17.
What we can learn
Conservation Officers remind hikers to be extremely cognizant of rapidly changing spring conditions in the mountains, including soft snow, wet conditions, and rapidly rising brooks that present hidden dangers.
Contributing factors
Inadequate clothingNovice in winter terrain