US EditionGallatin County hiker rescued from Baldy Mountain after getting stranded
- Gallatin County rescuers saved a hiker stranded on Baldy Peak in deep snow on May 3 after receiving a 6:32 p.m. Distress call.
- The hiker, wearing only shorts and a t-shirt, became fatigued and injured after struggling through deep waist-high snow while moving between the trails near Bridger Ridge and Sypes Canyon.
- Gallatin County Sheriff's deputies requested Search and Rescue help, and rescuers chose a helicopter as the safest method to prevent hypothermia and protect personnel.
- The hiker maintained phone communication, made their way back to the ridge, and was then transported by a helicopter crew from GCSSAR in partnership with Central Copters, Inc. To the Bozeman Fairgrounds Search & Rescue center without requiring additional medical treatment.
- Sheriff Dan Springer advised hikers that spring conditions at higher altitudes differ greatly from trailheads, recommending warm layered clothing, avoiding shortcuts, and returning via known safe routes.
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Gallatin County hiker rescued from Baldy Mountain after getting stranded
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Rescuers saved a hiker from Baldy Peak on May 3 after deep snow left them stranded. Gallatin County 911 Dispatch received a call at 6:32 p.m. from the individual, who was trying to travel from the Bridger…
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