Tragic Death: 20-Year-Old Skier Falls 600 Feet on Mount Washington
TL;DR
A 20-year-old backcountry skier died after falling 600 feet down a ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, while two others were rescued from the area amid icy and stormy conditions. The incident occurred during a winter storm warning, with the National Weather Service predicting up to 1 foot of wet, heavy snow and strong winds. The U.S. Forest Service highlighted the ever-changing mountain hazards in the area, including avalanches, open crevasse holes, icy steep slopes, and falling rocks and ice.
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