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Rescue — Mt. Washington, Jul 15, 2025

·Mount Washington·Huntington Ravine Trail

Simon Letellier-Julien and Promise Espejo, both of Boucherville, QC Canada · party of 2

On the evening of July 15, 2025, two hikers became stranded on steep ledges on the Huntington Ravine Trail on Mt. Washington. Technical rescue personnel from AVSAR, MRS, and NH Fish and Game reached the hikers at 9:40 p.m., assisted them with ropes and climbing harnesses, and brought everyone safely to the Mt. Washington Auto Road by 10:47 p.m. The pair had read a trail description beforehand but underestimated the difficulty of the terrain.

What we can learn

Hikers are reminded to heed warnings as they are there for a reason.

Contributing factors

Underestimated elevation
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