Trending Now - Tragic Discovery: Missing Hiker Found Deceased in N.H. Snowstorm

WHO:

Boston.com - Kent Wood, a 61-year-old hiker from Boston, Massachusetts.

WHAT:

Boston.com - Kent Wood was found dead on a trail in New Hampshire.

Fox News - Wood was unprepared for the snowstorm that resulted in several inches of snow.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The incident occurred in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

WHEN:

Boston.com - The snowstorm occurred between Sunday, April 19th, 2026, and Monday, April 20th, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - Wood was unprepared for the weather conditions that developed during the snowstorm.

HOW:

Fox News - The snowstorm dumped 3-5 inches of snow in the area where Wood was hiking.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 19:29 UTC)

Kent Wood, a 61-year-old hiker from Boston, Massachusetts, was found dead on a trail in New Hampshire's White Mountains. He was reportedly unprepared for a snowstorm that dumped three to five inches of snow in the area between Sunday and Monday. The harsh weather conditions contributed to the tragic outcome of his hike.