Two hikers required a helicopter rescue Monday after one suffered a serious injury on Mount Siyeh in Glacier National Park.
Two Bear Air Rescue was dispatched July 6th to help two women stranded in a difficult section of the mountain. The pair had reached the summit and were descending when one fell and sustained a significant arm injury, leaving them stuck in a dangerous spot.
Crews located the women and hoisted both into the aircraft before flying them to the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Glacier National Park rangers met the women there to provide further assistance.
Mount Siyeh rises above 10,000 feet and is known for steep, exposed terrain that can turn dangerous quickly during the down climb. Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and death in the park, and officials state that hikers should stay on designated routes and use extreme caution on steep sections, especially near loose rock or exposed ledges.
Mountain weather can shift rapidly, particularly at higher elevations, and recommend starting hikes early and finishing before conditions worsen in the afternoon. Hikers heading into remote or technical terrain are encouraged to travel with a partner, carry proper gear and let someone know their planned route and return time.
With July and August marking the park’s busiest months, rangers continue to urge visitors to respect steep terrain and changing conditions that make the park’s high peaks so unpredictable.