The Nature Nomad

09/08/2026

As you come up to Willey House Historical Site, New Hampshire, route 302, 9 6 26

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For the sign people, Crawford Notch, New Hampshire, 9 6 26

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Elephant Head, route 302, New Hampshire, 9 6 26

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Omg these volunteers rock!

Injured Hiker Flown from Glen Boulder Trail by NH Army National Guard Helicopter


Sargent’s Purchase – On Monday, September 7, 2026 at approximately 2:30 p.m., NH Fish and Game was notified by NH State Police Dispatch about an injured hiker on the Glen Boulder Trail, near the Davis Path junction approximately 4 miles in from the closest parking lot. The hiker was identified as Morrie Gasser, 79, of Hopkinton, MA. The call came in via a 911 call from Gasser’s companion’s reporting that Gasser had fallen and suffered a head and neck injury and could not move and did not have feeling in his extremities.

Due to the nature of the reported injury and the distance from any medical care, NHFG called and requested a helicopter rescue from the NH Army National Guard. Although the skies were mostly clear, it was windy on the ridge and a helicopter rescue was not guaranteed, so a call was also put out to SAR volunteer groups. Members from Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue (AVSAR) and Lakes Region Search and Rescue responded to the call. If the helicopter was unable to reach Gasser, then it would fall upon volunteers and Conservation Officers to conduct a time consuming, lengthy carryout.

While waiting for the Blackhawk Helicopter to arrive, Conservation Officers were tasked with relaying volunteers up the Sherburne Ski Trail to the Hermit Lake Shelter on ATVs. From there the rescuers started hiking up Boot Spur Link to Boot Spur Trail to Davis Path.

At approximately 5:30 PM, the Blackhawk Helicopter was able to land on the Davis Path near Gasser. He was assessed by the flight medics, placed in a litter and carried back to the helicopter. The Blackhawk lifted off the ridge at 5:49 PM. From there Glasser was flown directly to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

Overall 24 volunteers responded to the call as well as 6 Conservation Officers. Luckily the Army National Guard helicopter was able to extract the patient which saved the rescue crew from an arduous carryout of a patient in a potential life threatening condition from a very difficult trail; a carryout that would have likely taken all night to complete.

NH Fish and Game’s response for this rescue was paid for with monies from the NH Hike Safe Card and the Search & Rescue Fund. No hunting, fishing, or trapping license fees are used for search and rescue missions in NH. For more information about S&R funding go to: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/law-enforcement-division/fish-and-game-specialty-teams/search-and-rescue-funding

09/08/2026

I hope he is okay

Distressed Hiker Rescued from Mt. Washington

Sargent’s Purchase: On Sunday, September 6, 2026, a group of rescuers responded to Mt. Washington to assist a man suffering from an unknown medical condition.

Shortly after 4:00 PM, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers received word that a 29-year-old man was at the Lakes of the Clouds AMC Hut and experiencing symptoms that were concerning. Based on the available information, a small team comprised of Conservation Officers and members of the Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue Team (AVSAR) responded to attempt a walk-out with assist for the young man.

The rescue team ultimately hiked down to the hut from the summit of Mt. Washington and made contact with the patient around 7:30 PM. The man was evaluated and agreed that it would be best to try and hike slowly back to the summit of Mt. Washington to get a ride to the hospital.

The initial rescue team moved slowly but steadily up the Crawford Path until shortly after 9:00 PM. At this point the patient’s condition changed and he began experiencing new symptoms. Out of an abundance of caution, additional rescuers were called in to help carry the patient the remaining 0.9 miles to the summit. While waiting for additional personnel to arrive, the initial rescue team sheltered in place to protect the patient from the 37 degree temperatures and fog driven by 50 mph winds.

Shortly before midnight, a larger team consisting of more AVSAR personnel and Conservation Officers began carrying the patient up the mountain. Working steadily, the rescue party arrived safely at the summit at 2:00 AM on the morning of September 7. The patient was ultimately placed in a vehicle and driven to the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road where he met a waiting Gorham Ambulance. He was then taken immediately to Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin for further evaluation.

The patient was identified at Vikram Pasumarti of Washington, DC. Pasumarti and his family were very grateful for the help and repeatedly thanked rescuers in the aftermath of this situation.

NH Fish and Game’s response for this rescue was paid for with monies from the NH Hike Safe Card and the Search & Rescue Fund. No hunting, fishing, or trapping license fees are used for search and rescue missions in NH. For more information about S&R funding go to: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/law-enforcement-division/fish-and-game-specialty-teams/search-and-rescue-funding

09/08/2026

Silver Cascade, Crawford Notch, New Hampshire, 9 6 26

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Bikers going up Crawford Notch, New Hampshire, 9 6 26

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Route 22 West, Maine, I think 9 7 26

09/08/2026

I want this garden ornament