Missing Mass. hiker found dead on Franconia Notch trail
The Boston Globe • • nation
Key Points:
- Kent Wood, a 61-year-old hiker from West Roxbury, was found dead on Tuesday on a trail in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, after going missing during a weekend hike.
- Wood had set off on Saturday expecting warm weather but was unprepared for 3-5 inches of snow that fell between Sunday and Monday in the area.
- Search teams located Wood’s body over five miles from his vehicle on the Kinsman Pond Trail, highlighting the dangers of rapidly changing spring mountain conditions.
- Officials emphasized the importance of being prepared with proper gear, including the “10 essentials” such as a map, especially given recent rescues of other hikers caught in severe weather in the White Mountains.
- In the past week, six other Massachusetts hikers were rescued in the White Mountains due to sudden weather changes, underscoring ongoing risks for outdoor enthusiasts in the region.
