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Lost Skiers Rescued from Blizzard on Mount Moosilauke

1/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Romain Tronchi, 30, and Gabriel Mahe, 32, were rescued from waist-deep snow on Mount Moosilauke, New Hampshire, after getting lost in blizzard conditions on Saturday afternoon.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department received a distress call as the skiers had only 2 percent battery life on their phones and lacked rescue equipment.
Rescue teams traveled four miles by snowmobile and hiked another mile and a half, locating the skiers around 11 p.m. and returning them safely to the trailhead by 2 a.m.
Neither skier sustained injuries during the incident.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1939, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department enhances outdoor safety and conservation. Each year, it conducts over 200 rescues, reflecting the challenges faced by outdoor enthusiasts in the state's mountainous regions, particularly in the unpredictable weather of the Presidential Range. The recent rescue of Romain Tronchi and Gabriel Mahe underscores the importance of preparedness and the vital role of rescue teams.

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Story summary

Romain Tronchi, 30, and Gabriel Mahe, 32, were rescued from waist-deep snow on Mount Moosilauke, New Hampshire, after getting lost in blizzard conditions on Saturday afternoon.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department received a distress call as the skiers had only 2 percent battery life on their phones and lacked rescue equipment.
Rescue teams traveled four miles by snowmobile and hiked another mile and a half, locating the skiers around 11 p.m. and returning them safely to the trailhead by 2 a.m.
Neither skier sustained injuries during the incident.

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