NEW YORK — A 21-year-old woman from Brick died after slipping from a mountain trail while hiking in the Adirondacks, according to New York State authorities.
Brianna L. Mohr was trekking near the summit of Mount Marcy on February 12 when she lost her footing and slid off the trail, officials said. She had been hiking with her dog, which was later found unharmed and safely recovered.
Mohr contacted emergency dispatchers at approximately 3:05 p.m. to report the fall, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said. Forest rangers deployed by snowmobile and a tracked utility vehicle while the New York State Police launched an aerial search.
Cloud cover hampered visibility from the air, prompting rescuers to lower a ranger near the Marcy Dam Outpost to continue the search on foot. The ranger located Mohr at 9:51 p.m., but deteriorating weather conditions prevented recovery efforts until the following morning.
An autopsy conducted Saturday determined the cause of death to be hypothermia, State Police said.
Rising 5,341 feet, Mount Marcy is the tallest peak in New York and sits within the High Peaks Wilderness Area of Adirondack Park. Authorities routinely caution hikers about rapidly changing weather and hazardous winter trail conditions in the region.
Mohr’s brother, Ryan, shared a public tribute on social media remembering his sister as his closest friend and a lasting source of inspiration. He reflected on their shared memories — from music sessions to late-night food runs — and described her as “the coolest person” he knew.
Officials continue to remind hikers to prepare for severe weather, carry proper equipment and monitor conditions closely when venturing into the High Peaks.
