Montana man, impaled by trekking pole, hikes out of mountains to get help
Summary
David Cifaldi injured himself when a trekking pole pierced his side near the top of Montana's highest mountain, Granite Peak. Instead of waiting for rescue, he and his two friends hiked about 10 miles down the mountain to get help, and he later received medical treatment at a hospital.Key Facts
- David Cifaldi was climbing Granite Peak, Montana’s tallest mountain at 12,800 feet.
- He accidentally fell and a steel-tipped trekking pole went through his side but missed vital organs.
- Cifaldi works as a nurse specializing in wound care and assessed his injury on the spot.
- The group used a satellite device to notify local authorities but decided to self-rescue.
- They hiked for over six hours, covering about 10 miles and descending 5,000 feet.
- Search and rescue teams monitored their progress but did not intervene as Cifaldi chose to hike out.
- After reaching the trailhead, Cifaldi went to the hospital, where doctors removed the pole.
- Cifaldi returned to work shortly after receiving treatment.
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