A 24-year-old New York man was killed in an avalanche Friday in the Huntington Ravine, according to a news release from the White Mountain National Forest.
The victim was identifed as James Watts, 24. No hometown was given.
Officials said he was ice climbing alone and was apparently caught by an avalanche and swept about 1,000 feet down the mountain.
A hiker found the body about 3:00 pm.
