Body recovery — South Twin Mountain, Jan 12, 2004

37-year-old male winter backpacker from Athol, Massachusetts

Kenneth Holmes, 37, departed on a solo winter backpacking trip on January 12, 2004 from Lincoln Woods and was reported overdue on January 14. His body was recovered on January 15 near South Twin Mountain at 4,600 feet elevation; the Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was hypothermia due to environmental exposure. Rescue personnel noted behavioral signs consistent with advanced hypothermia, including removal of clothing and erratic movement, during a period of extreme cold with wind chills reported as low as -94°F on Mt. Washington.