Experienced Hiker Dies in Solo Trek in Blinding, Waist-Deep Snow in New Hampshire Mountains

THORNTON, N.H.—An experienced hiker who had accomplished the “Triple Crown” of challenging cross-country trails died in New Hampshire’s White Mountains during a solo hike in brutal conditions, including single-digit temperatures, harsh winds and waist-deep snow. Christopher Roma, 37, was an expert hiker who ran his own long-distance trail guide business and had walked this familiar trail many times before. “Once you get to a certain point, you have to make that choice to continue or turn back,” his mother, Barbara Roma, said. “And he was never really a turning-back kind of kid.” Concerned friends of Mr. Roma started calling 911 at about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday after speaking with him by cellphone. Mr. Roma himself eventually reached the emergency line saying he was very cold....