RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARNavigation error
Rescue — Mount Pierce, Jan 11, 2013
Six Tufts University Mountain Club students, ages 19-20 · party of 6
Six Tufts University students became lost after mistakenly taking the Dry River Cutoff trail instead of the Mizpah Cutoff trail while descending Mount Pierce. They ended up in the Dry River Wilderness area, where the trail is closed due to Hurricane Irene damage including washed-out bridges and downed trees. Four Conservation Officers located all six hikers unharmed at 2:30 AM and walked them out to the Route 302 trailhead.
What we can learn
Pack appropriate clothing and equipment while hiking; hikes often take longer than anticipated and weather is unpredictable. Visit hikesafe.com for a list of recommended winter hiking equipment.
Contributing factors
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