Conservation officers recovered the body of a hiker found dead early Saturday morning after a search of a trail in Franconia, Fish and Game said Saturday.
Christopher Huyler, 44, of Littleton was found near the Coppermine Trail by a steep, iced-over slide at about 2,800 feet in elevation, according to a news release.
Fish and Game had received a call at about 6:30 p.m. Friday that Huyler was overdue. Officers started up the trail at 9 p.m., and found Huyler’s body about 1 a.m., the report said.
Conservation officers and volunteers from Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team were called to assist with the 3.2-mile carryout to the road, and the crew reached the trailhead with Huyler about 9 a.m., where a medical examiner was waiting. It was apparent Huyler had suffered a significant fall from icy terrain, the release said. An autopsy was planned for a later time.
Officials said Huyler had gone to check conditions of a ski glade, and had communicated his plans to his wife.
He was wearing micro-spikes and was well-equipped for the hike, according to the report.
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