A hiker who underestimated the conditions on a backpacking trip in the White Mountains was saved by the SOS function on his dying cell phone. According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, ...

“Tragedies like this remind us of the risks of outdoor recreation, and we encourage everyone to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions when venturing into deep snow conditions,” the ...

Kathryn McKee, 51, of Fayville, and Beata Lelacheur, 54, of Westborough – both experienced winter hikers – found themselves in chest-deep snow about 5,000 feet up the mountain just off the ...