Kate Matrosova, 32, of New York City, died from exposure after activating her emergency beacon Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Her body was found by searchers between Mount Madison and Mount Adams on Monday. She was overcome by 100 mph wind gusts and minus-30-degree temperatures.
A New York City adventure junkie who worked as a financial analyst was found dead Monday after she hiked alone into treacherous conditions high atop New Hampshire’s rugged backcountry.