A Sad Tragedy in the White Mountains Over the Weekend.. | Your Latest New Hampshire Hiking News

[@sarahdunstan2061]

What a compassionate and respectful way to inform your subscribers of this tragic loss of life. You are providing such a great service with this channel. Prayers for the family of this hiker.

[@tomellis3218]

Really a well done vlog

[@tomellis3218]

You really did a very respectful and very informative posting of the tragedy. Solo hiking make up the majority of my current hikes and I rarely tell anyone that I going. I’m single but I learned for this post I should find a couple of friends who would allow me to let them know where, when and how long I expect to hike if only for my own protection. So I’m going to do just that starting my next hike. ❤😊

[@jaieatsplants]

I can relate to you 💯 I’ve started asking at least two people to let me share my location with them in the past year. Stay safe!❤

[@tdflatline]

Safety over Summits is a great fundraiser, and even better supporting SAR. Look forward to the t-shirt release!

[@BillBurt-i6w]

Such a sad story. I happen to read it online over the weekend (in Wisconsin). I think it was a good decision to discuss this story. As mentioned, he was an experienced hiker and did the right things. My condolences to his wife and family.

[@suzannemccoy9610]

Taylor, the idea of Safety over Summits for a fundraiser is great. I would definitely contribute . I see the alerts on the NH Fish and Game and the Conservation Officers along with the SAR volunteers are the real hero’s in this state. Also, you handled the tragic loss of life with total compassion and respect. Thank you and great job.👍❤️

[@ChristopherMarshburn]

I love the idea of Safety Over Summits. I would definitely purchase something with that on it.

[@livefreeandshred9818]

I knew the man that we lost. Very very unfortunate situation. Rest in peace

[@RedStickLouisiana]

How sad for the man's family. Thanks for spreading the message about safety.

[@drytool]

I always take my GPS tracker WHENEVER I go into the backcountry and turn it on.

[@Chricke87]

Definitely liking these videos with some local hiking news! :) Great and respectful way to talk about what happened as well. Really goes to show even if you're well prepared and knowledgeable the worst can still happen. Thanks a lot for making these videos!

[@onecooljewel6781]

That’s what I was going to say so ditto. You were very kind and respectful in the way you presented that tragic story.

[@ashvanes484]

News for this week: two brothers (18 and 20, I believe) who had planned an overnight, had equipment, had a sat comms device, were cold weather equipped, but had multiple exposures to water, ultimately calling for rescue due to hypothermia. The right thing to do, both brothers survived. Can you imagine how it could have gone? horrifying.

[@sandrap3047]

That's so sad! My heart goes out to his wife and the rest of the family! Thank you to the search and rescue team that was able to find him! I think your idea about designing a sweatshirt and the profits going to a rescue team is a great idea!

[@bluerrose]

Hey girl! Can you talk about safety of wildlife in New Hampshire? What dangers, what precautions and protection to bring?

[@barndoorhostel365]

I think a fund raiser for the Search and Rescue is a great idea. We had them come up and talk to our guests at the hostel. That are an amazing group. That are all self funded and get no financial support from anyone. Dianne

[@danatravis9240]

I really appreciate the AT updates and information! Would love to see that as a regular part of this series.

[@fredrose7783]

I agree strongly! Randino does a great job covering most of the trail, but I would love to see more Northeast news about trail conditions and what is happening up here. I will definitely keep watching for your updates ... as I already do! Thanks again.

[@Hikingin70sshorts]

So sorry for this loss of life. Most falls happen on the descent or return trip. We lose our focus and tend to hurry. Ice conditions change according to elevation and other factors. You take a chance with micro spikes, especially off trail. Any ranger will tell you, full mountaineering boots and full crampons.

[@mhelen7360]

Thank you Taylor for this video. I know it was hard to do.

[@meghanjones185]

Taylor: Can you please address the dangers of Bushwhacking? (Hiking off trail.) I believe you mentioned that the man who tragically lost his life was Bushwhacking and that contributed to the immense difficulty in retrieving him. Bushwhacking is not only inherently physically dangerous, but it destroys ecosystems. Public hiking trails are carefully designed, created, and maintained with not only hiker safety in mind but to also preserve the landscape, flora & fauna. It’s extremely tempting to “take shortcuts” (esp. between switchbacks, believe me I know). When you’re tired, aching, or night is falling the last thing you want to do is “take the long way home”. But, the trail you are on was created that way for a reason… it’s not random. Please respect the trail and stick to it. If not for your sake, then for the sake of Search & Rescue who may have to find you & carry you out in case of accident or missing. People tend to forget (or never consider) that every time they take a hike, Search & Rescue Teams must be at the ready to come find & save you. So, you are risking their lives as well as your own. I understand that accidents happen, but for one to happen while you’re deliberately breaking the rules is not acceptable. I’m not accusing the man who lost his life in the Whites of breaking the rules. But, I am stating that Bushwhacking is against the rules. Thank you to all Search & Rescue Teams for risking your lives to save others. I used to live in a dorm on the Ahwahnee Meadow when I worked in Yosemite (right across from the Medical Center). Choppers landed there constantly, esp. during the Summer Season. When a chopper lands in a pristine wilderness meadow it can only mean one thing… Search & Rescue. And let me tell you, many of those victims did not come back alive. It is deeply distressing & heartbreaking and believe me, in spite of their extensive & highly technical training, SAR personnel are still deeply emotionally affected by not only the circumstances surrounding their calls, but by the outcomes. Thank you, Taylor, for your contribution to, not only the joys of hiking, but to the preparation & precautions necessary to stay safe. SAFETY FIRST! 🥾🥾🧭⛑️🎒🆘🌲❄️

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Although I’m in Texas it is interesting to hear about trail conditions in NH. Such a sad outcome for the hiker who died on the trail and a reminder for us all that even a prepared and experienced hiker can run into conditions that are life threatening. Prayers for his family and friends.

[@isabellec857]

Also tracking tools on garmin inreach tools is also helps to know where hiker is currently.

[@leedanielson7452]

Prayers to the gentleman's wife, and all of his loved ones.....❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@isabellec857]

Safety is important , don't hike alone in predicted bad weather. Also rescue teams are legends.

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

Thanks for the Appalachian trail info, I live 10 miles from Springer. I enjoyed following your thru hike on KZbin.

[@amccutcheon1988]

Safety over Summits is such a great idea! There's been a few hikes I decided to bail on (mainly due to weather and post holing) and considered them a failed attempt but knew my safety was the priority and there will always be a next time. I love all your content and I subscribed to your new channel.

[@susietopspin]

Thanks Taylor. Great video but sad trail story. RIP. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔

[@marilynm5024]

Looking forward to your next live. I missed last Thursday. Thank you for good content.

[@karenp603]

Hi Taylor, I also want to chime in and say the audio is fine. I even went back and re-listened. Have a nice Thanksgiving.

[@katherineschexneider585]

Thank you for sharing this story, Taylor. I live in NH and frequently hike with my hiking club in the Whites, and we can and should be reminded of these cautionary stories. Whatever our level of experience, we should be aware of the risk involved in the Whites, especially as the weather gets colder, and your reminder that we leave a hiking plan with a loved one/friend is spot on.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

So sorry for the painn the family is feeling. Praying for them. Thank you for sharing all your videos. Blessings

[@gratefulhikes]

My thoughts go out to the hikers family. Never easy to lose one of our community 😢 I had planned on Garfield and Galehead Saturday but conditions were not ideal so I called an audible and just grabbed Garfield. I Grabbed Galehead Sunday but there was 12” of fresh.snow up at the hut and over to the summit. For anyone heading up to elevation, please be ready for winter conditions. Thank you Taylor for talking about this. It’s not easy but it is so important. -Grateful #safetyoversummits

[@juliebuchikos777]

Tough topic for sure but you’re educating so many hikers and potentially saving lives by spreading the message. Had a cry. Called my mom. ❤

[@kbc1883]

Just FYI, the flavored LMNT does spike some people's blood glucose because they have carbs, specifically maltodextrin, hidden in the "natural flavors". They have been down playing it since it was discovered, but they do address it on their blog. Those of us who trusted them re: clean ingredients have been very disappointed.

[@oldwagon-pens]

Sending prayers to the hikers family.

[@EvieVermont]

Thanks for all of your safety news. Incredible resource. If you ever need volunteer help? I am a Vermonter and would love to help get those gifts out. Heading back home to VT tomorrow. Best of luck.

[@johnsandell4501]

Thank you for sharing. To you outdoor folks, please learn from these situations. Be aware, be prepared👍👍👍

[@Solitude75]

I really enjoy your updates. Something I figured out when I was hiking in NH this past August you might want to mention, in the mountains there isn't great cell service if any at all, I figured out that I could share my location from my IPhone with my wife and daughter through the Find My Device app and connecting to a satellite. There's no charge for it. I would update my location several times during my hike.

[@RickINFJ]

🙏 Dear God, please bring peace to this gentleman's wife and family. 🙏 Very nice job relaying this story with respect and heartfelt sincerity, Taylor. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. ✌️

[@davep6603]

Lots of good info in this video. Thank you!

[@leedanielson7452]

Hi Taylor! I just wanna state that I think the audio on these videos is awesome. I hear no droning Or echoing, or any other distractive noises..... If this old fool (me) with bad hearing, can hear you perfectly fine then I would say you have a pretty good set up...Thanks for all your videos and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and all of your loved ones....🥰👍👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🦃

[@RickINFJ]

Agree 💯 Lee. Was a live/studio musician for many years and heard no audio issues whatsoever.

[@leedanielson7452]

@@RickINFJNice! I'm glad I'm not alone lol... have a happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@RickINFJ]

@leedanielson7452 Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

[@leedanielson7452]

@@RickINFJ Ya know I have enjoyed reading your comments for years now lol.... You make a lot of good ones!👍👏🏻

[@RickINFJ]

@leedanielson7452 Likewise, my friend. You're always supportive and have a great sense of humor. 🙂

[@peek-a-moose2491]

Gear for Winter conditions: snowshoes, crampons (better and safer than micro spikes) ice axe (dependent on where you are going, but I always carried it in the winter,) matches, lighter, extra clothes, shelter, sleeping bag, extra food, map & compass, emergency signal, stove. If you are a ultralight packer, stay home in the winter.

[@beckiejani7782]

AMEN to your last sentence!

[@crocketthikes7717]

AT 25 is a go! Only 30 miles still closed after Helene

[@jondoe942]

My favorite shirt is yours! Priceless!

[@stevenwarner7348]

Thank you so much for your discussion around the tragedy. For me, through most of my hiking time, it was always the AMC based in Boston on Pine Street. No internet. No cell phones. Far fewer hikers. Just the good food served there at Pinkham Notch, the volunteer M.D. there at "HoJoe's" ~ The cabin and shelter at the base of Tuckerman's Ravine (The Howard Johnson's Motel chain) ~ sometimes both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. ~ Course all the Huts. (The AMC Hut system). The Zeeland Notch Hut Journals. And well. That was it. Every winter ~ lots of tragedy. Taylor, You definitely have something here. Congratulations on your success and thank you so much on the updates. 〰✨🌿🙏🌿✨〰. Epsom

[@markmattson4752]

Keep up the good work !👍

[@kjsgarden]

Hearing about your sweet child was a good close after the earlier sadness. Babies make it seem as if everything will be okay. Prayers for the family of the hiker…

[@sticktheeagle]

Should a hiker who has thru hiked the AT once go for a triple crown or just hike the AT again?

[@BucksMom218]

Thank you for this, even the death of a hiker. It does hit home. I too go out pretty spontaneous to my regular state park trails…🥰🥾🥾

[@roberttaylor7451]

I have heard so many stories about fatal accidents from people falling while using micospikes. If it is a risky area carry crampons and an ice axe to self arrest. Practice self arrest techniques and even consider roping up if it gets sketchy. Cheers

[@GaryandDonnieAndersen]

Sorry to hear of the tragic loss of life in the Whites. It's very difficult for love ones especially with the holidays so near! Thank you for mentioning the North Carolina hurricane damage in the mountains and the damage it did to the AT. I live in that area and had tree damage but no structural damage. Thank God! The Walmart in Boone is still closed from wind and water damage and is not scheduled to reopen until February. Hope you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a very successful 2025!

[@AndrewDavis-xx2ce]

Happy for you and your husband. Glad to hear your baby is doing good and is healthy. I'm surprised to hear that you dont always let your husband or mom know your hiking plans. That's one of the top rules when hiking alone! Some tree huggers will disagree with me but the other top rule when hiking alone is to carry bear mace and a compact revolver

[@kenmachine9951]

Hey Taylor 🎉🎉🎉 Ken NC ❤❤❤

[@chadillacinc]

Stuff like this hits differently after you become a parent and have a family of your own. Very sad.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

That's so true

[@daleaustin5701]

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms by Iris Dement

[@tresannrn8454]

Thank you so much Taylor for bringing this info for the ones who need it. Many prayers going up for the hiker’s family and friends. I’m so very sorry that they are going thru such a tragic situation. Please do try harder to keep in touch appropriately while you’re hiking. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your’s and to everyone watching. Life can be hard, but we all have something that we can be thankful for. Be safe!✌️🙂💙

[@jamescline9973]

Be aware that if you fall on ice with microspikes you will accelerate rapidly until hit trees or rocks.

[@ClaudiaLaugenour]

Taylor, what snowshoes would do you recommend? Thx

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Not sure! I haven't found a pair i love yet

[@kristymoore7052]

Things can happen everyday. Accident on the way to the market, etc.

[@DouglasKubler]

Indeed a sad story with pain for loved ones. Did the searchers think that he hiked off-trail? Going off-trail raises the risk, one might not even be able to return on the same path - encountering new risks.

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Think about 3 or 4 feet of snow, raises you up over the summertime trail and high into the bushes, trees, now, would that trail still seem familiar to you?

[@garystopka2630]

What is a good lightweight day hike backpack for under 100.00$ ?

[@BobbyBhikesNH]

Great job Taylor. Always tough when we lose a member of our hiking community. I have a question... where is your shop located? Would love to give you some buisness.

[@emilymurphy2462]

Missed opportunity to call this News Hampshire

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I didn't think of that, clever!

[@cfdrescue]

Ill buy that t shirt..take my money pls !

[@johngrasing1715]

When in doubt, turnabout!

[@jeannenimmo5]

What an awful story about the fellow who perished. But, I'm curious - did he die from the fall or was it hypothermia? The press release didn't say - or did I miss it? The change on your face, when talking about your daughter, was more than welcome, and isn't it a great reward when they start smiling? Be well, stay safe. 🥾

[@walterpaton8698]

I pray for the rescuers. And the victim.

[@drytool]

Microspikes are NOT crampons, not for steep terrain in my opinion.

[@carlclarkarmyret137]

Perhaps in your videos you can take a word or idea and define with examples how it applies to, perhaps, safety, preparedness, and the what ifs in hiking. Example, in terms of gear or communications “redundancy”, S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L., S.T.O.P. etc. Also Quotes, like “In a stressful situation we do not rise to the occasion, but rather fall to the level of our preparation”. I believe inserting these into your videos, perhaps with background as to their origin and examples you can help A LOT of hikers. Good Luck!

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Micro spikes aren't go to for the Whites. Alpine crampons are needed hands down. Thats just a fact. We use Grivel G10's and G12's we've had for many years. We have Micros too but they are limited so much with steep shear ice.

[@drytool]

Postholing ruins the trail for everyone. Bring snowshoes, just in case.

[@redbirdct]

Shame about that hiker. You're right, lots of different things can happen out there and unfortunately his story ended in a horrible way. This may help some folks -- I used AllTrails and when I go out on any kind of substantive hike I turn on the Live Share option, which allows my girlfriend to track my progress on trail. I think it updates every five minutes or so so it's not totally real time but it's close enough. I usually also tell her how far I plan on going on approximately when I think I'll be done. Give updates if things change. If worst came to worst at least she'd have an idea of where I was. Hopefully I'll never need it but I am not a young man anymore so one never knows. I did take a serious ankle roll on trail here in CT - not even a tough trail, my stupid foot just landed the wrong way - and that was a wake up. Glad the baby is well.

[@philiparmentino8277]

Can I ask what’s the baby’s name

[@walterpaton8698]

I need some element

[@drlangattx3dotnet]

Comment for you.

[@garylindenmuth7468]

Sad

[@Trapster99]

Na-hamsha. I see what you did there

[@cleatusmcgurkin3740]

The death of this hiker is sad but his choice to use microscopes on uneven terrain rather than crampons may have played a role in his death. Microscopes really aren't suited for use in the mountains, most lack a good binding to keep them on your boot while under stress and because they don't have toe teeth they're worthless on anything that even mildly steep.

[@LuckyTown77]

🤱 🙋‍♂️

[@mikeskidmore6754]

If you think that Hiking is Dangerous, Try driving a car or motorcycle on Public Roads and highways or walking on the Sidewalk in a Blue City where muggings, stabbings and shooting are a daily occurrence.

[@semsem8290]

Are you focusing on God's reality, being with family, for the judge is at the door or are you living a lie, out of control, and setting that example for others?

[@HIGHYIELDDIBIDENDWARRIOR]

east coast....yawn......

[@cheetahontheat1038]

Hey Nahamsha, Cheetah here … i own Uncle Johnny’s. I wanted to comment and send an update since you mentioned Erwin TN. It was great meeting you last year when you stayed at UJ. Very sorry to hear about the tragedy in your video and my sincere condolences to the family. You probably know this but the bridge in your video is not the Chestoa bridge. That is another bridge in Erwin on the interstate. Here’s a good video from a local of UJ and the chestoa bridge (part of the AT) about 1 month after Helene hit. Big O: kzbin.info/www/bejne/homsfZejiMujf7M UJ Update: I’ve been raising money every way I can to rebuild UJ. I bought UJ in January 2022 and was working to make it better since. Most of my, Drew’s, Jackie’s, Brandon’s, and many work-for-stays hard work was wiped out when the Chestoa Bridge collapsed and UJ was flooded. Many of your viewers might have noticed Cabins G and H are gone in Big O’s video. When I bought UJ, those cabins were uninhabitable, but we spent months renovating them and hundreds of hikers stayed in them over the past two years. They are gone now - we had to tear them down. The foundation of our store and hostel was also compromised - we started tearing those down yesterday and the job is being completed as I type this on Thanksgiving Day. I know so many neighbors and fellow business owners that also suffered tremendous losses. Despite all that I have much to be thankful for because there is an overwhelming outpouring of support and generosity. We will rebuild and it’s because so many people are helping. Construction on the new UJ starts next week. Thank you to you and everyone out there expressing concern for UJ, the hiking community, the AT, and the town of Erwin. Happy Thanksgiving! Cheetah P.S. Gofundme - www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-uncle-johnnys-hostel-in-erwin-tn Still could use help. There are several updates on this page from the beginning.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thank you for all this information. I'm so sorry to read about the hostel. I had no idea the extent of the damage. I will include this information in my next AT update video.