Forest rangers conducted snowpack testing in the High Peaks and rescued a hiker who lost the trail during snow squalls on Giant Mountain in Essex County last week. Hiker loses trail during snow squalls on Giant MountainTown of Keene: On January 22 at 5:10 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call for a lost hiker on Giant Mountain. The hiker had lost the Ridge Trail due to snow squalls that created deep drifts. At 6:45 p.m., Forest Ranger Rooney located the 47-year-old from Albany and their dog. Photo courtesy of NYS DECRanger conducting a snow stability test.