Two ice climbers were caught in an avalanche as they reached the start of their route, New Hampshire officials said. A pair of climbers, a 31-year-old man and 36-year-old woman, made their way to the Black Dike climbing route in Franconia Notch State Park on Sunday,

An ice climber was injured Sunday in an avalanche on Cannon Mountain as recent heavy snows have raised the danger level for avalanches throughout the White Mountains.