A hiker with hypothermic conditions was rescued from deep snow just below Little Haystack on Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire by search crews on Dec. 19.

For outdoors enthusiasts wanting to explore rough and rocky terrain, an ATV is the vehicle of choice. For many riders, however, nothing beats the comfort and driving experience of a side-by-side.

Deep, wet snow adds difficulty to what is already difficult terrain and increases the risks of exposure,” said Jeffrey Turre, president of West Elk Mountain Rescue. Continuous snow covers the trail on ...