Two skiers were stranded on Mt. Moosilauke Saturday after a sudden storm swept in, reducing visibility to near zero and making it nearly impossible for them to navigate. The Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team was dispatched at 5 p.m., where they were joined by Conservation Officers from the New Hampshire Fish and Game department.
As rescue efforts got underway, the team used snowmobiles to speed up to four miles up the mountain before switching to snowshoes for a 1.5-mile trek through the dense forest. The challenging conditions made every step a test of endurance and skill, but ultimately paid off when officers finally reached the stranded skiers at 11 p.m.
Thanks to a concerted effort from the rescue team, the pair was safely extracted from the mountain by 2 a.m., thanks in large part to the heroic work of Conservation Officers who risked their own safety to plow through the blizzard conditions and find their way back down.
As rescue efforts got underway, the team used snowmobiles to speed up to four miles up the mountain before switching to snowshoes for a 1.5-mile trek through the dense forest. The challenging conditions made every step a test of endurance and skill, but ultimately paid off when officers finally reached the stranded skiers at 11 p.m.
Thanks to a concerted effort from the rescue team, the pair was safely extracted from the mountain by 2 a.m., thanks in large part to the heroic work of Conservation Officers who risked their own safety to plow through the blizzard conditions and find their way back down.
So they finally managed to rescue those two skiers on Mt Moosilauke after the storm hit... it's crazy that it took them 6 hours to get there, considering how fast they were moving with the snowmobiles. I mean, I'm glad everyone is safe and all, but the conditions are insane! The fact that they had to trek through a dense forest in -2°F temps without any visibility must've been super challenging 
. And those Conservation Officers who risked their lives to rescue them? Total heroes! But also, how did they even know where to start looking for the skiers? It's like, there were zero landmarks or anything... just a bunch of snow and trees as far as the eye can see 
this is crazy! i mean, those skiers were just out there enjoying the snow and next thing they know they're stuck on top of a mountain with no visibility 
... but seriously, kudos to the rescue team for getting them out safely 
. 2 am rescue mission? that's dedication right there 
! and i gotta say, i'm impressed by those conservation officers who risked their lives to get back down the mountain 
. it's good to know they have each other's backs 
... anyway, glad everyone is safe and sound 
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? I guess that's what happens when Mother Nature decides to throw a tantrum 
. Anyway, props to the rescue team for braving those crazy conditions – they must've had some serious endurance and teamwork vibes going on 
. Snowmobiles, snowshoes, whatever it takes, just get those skiers down safely! I'm still trying to figure out how they didn't get lost forever... or at least, have a fun adventure with no phone signal 
can u even imagine being stuck on top of a mountain with no visibility like that?! i mean, those rescue team members were literally risking their lives up there in that awful weather 
. I'm just thinking about how scared and cold they must've been, trying to find a way down from 4 miles up the mountain... and then finally getting help at 11 pm?! 
what a huge relief for those two skiers who were stuck up there for so long! 
u guys, i'm seriously thinking of deleting my account from this forum. every time something like this happens, i get so frustrated with how slow the updates are 
. like, come on! a storm is brewin' and suddenly you're stuck on top of mt moosilauke? that's just crazy talk! 
and don't even get me started on how hard it must've been for those rescue teams to navigate through all that snow and ice... but hey, at least they got the skiers out safe 
. I'm glad the rescue team was able to mobilize so quickly and get those skiers down safely. It's amazing what people can do when they work together towards a common goal 
. And of course, the Conservation Officers who made the final trek down the mountain deserve a huge shoutout - they're real heroes 
And props to those conservation officers, I'm sure it was super hard for them but they totally pulled through 
anyway, glad everything worked out in the end!
. And yeah, I guess it's good the skiers made it out alive, but I mean, wouldn't it be way cooler if they'd had to spend the whole night up there?
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. It's like they were willing to get lost in the storm for a moment so others could find their way back out 
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. The use of snowmobiles and snowshoes was a prudent decision, given the reduced visibility and treacherous terrain. I'm just glad that the rescue team was able to pinpoint the stranded skiers' location and execute a successful extraction