A climber was airlifted to the hospital on Friday evening after reportedly falling 200 feet at from a ridge near Spread Eagle Peak, according to officials from the Custer County Search and Rescue team (CCSAR).
The climber was with a group of three other climbers when the accident occurred. The group were unable to get to the fallen climber, but reported being able to tell that he was injured. They then contacted emergency services for help at around 5 PM.
Crews from REACH Air Medical Services, Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG), and CCSAR were deployed to the scene.
Upon arrival CCSAR team members located and stabilized the injured climber in the field. The Colorado Hoist Rescue Team then conducted a nose-to-nose transport by helicopter to the SAR Base. From there, he was taken to a hospital.
Photo Courtesy: Custer County Search and Rescue
The remaining three climbers were assisted off of the peak by CCSAR.
"We would like to take this opportunity to remind folks of variable spring weather conditions in the area. Expect patchy snow, rushing creeks, downed trees and difficult travel even on-trail. The freeze/thaw cycle transitioning from winter conditions can create a dangerous environment with especially loose, crumbly terrain particularly along cliff edges and areas with high exposure," CCSAR said in a Facebook post.
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