Hale’s Location, New Hampshire — A conservation officer and rescue volunteers responded after a solo climber became unable to continue up or down Whitehorse Ledge on Sunday, October 25, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game.
This dated recent feature reports on the October 25, 2026 rescue described in the department’s October 26, 2026 release; it is not a current emergency alert.
A call from the cliff
The department said it was notified shortly after 8 a.m. The man had reached a spot where he felt secure and called for assistance.
He had been climbing alone and without a rope on Sliding Board, approximately 500 feet above the ground, according to the release.
Ropes for the descent
A Fish and Game Conservation Officer responded along with members of Mountain Rescue Service and North Conway Fire and Rescue, the department said.
Nine Mountain Rescue Service climbers organized the technical response, climbed to the man, secured him and fixed ropes back to the base of the cliff, according to Fish and Game.
The department reported that the entire party, including the climber, descended safely and reached the ground shortly before 10 a.m.
Fish and Game describes Mountain Rescue Service as a volunteer search-and-rescue organization whose members maintain the skills and equipment needed for technical rescues across New Hampshire.
Outdoor planning information
For outdoor planning, the release directs readers to Hike Safe for safe-hiking tips and an essential-gear list. It also says Hike Safe card purchases help support Fish and Game search-and-rescue activities.
Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game’s October 26 rescue release. Outdoor planning resource linked by the department: Hike Safe.