A fall hike can change quickly when someone is injured. NorthEast News reported that a 62-year-old hiker was rescued from Mount Lafayette after an injury prompted a coordinated response, according to WMUR.

For anyone heading into the White Mountains, the story is a timely prompt to check conditions, carry essentials, and leave a route plan with someone at home. Rescue details also show how much coordination can go into bringing one person safely off the mountain.

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After a Mount Lafayette rescue, a reminder for fall hikers