Abstract
Reports of rescues and accidents in the White Mountains of New Hampshire from the warm months of 2024 opens with thoughts on the dangers of selfies. A 38-year-old hiker encounters trouble attempting a Presidential Range traverse in early May. A man breaks his leg and with the help of a passing Appalachian Trail thru-hiker crawls 0.3 miles to a trail junction for a helicopter pickup. An 84-year-old glider operator crashes into trees on a ridge west of Mount Moosilauke. A hiker struggles to cross the swollen Wild River after a period of storms. Trail runners suddenly must call for help after getting injured on rough terrain. A hiker bushwhacking down the treacherous Lincoln Slide slips and is injured. After riding the Cog Railway to the summit of Washington, a man makes a fatal decision to try hiking down in bad weather. Speedy help by passing hikers saves an unconscious man near Lakes of the Clouds Hut. Finally, a meditation on how to pay close attention out there.
Recommended Citation
(2025)
"Accidents,"
Appalachia: Vol. 76:
No.
2, Article 15.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/appalachia/vol76/iss2/15
