How an injured hiker’s packing list saved him from a near-broken arm.
When an experienced hiker’s knee is injured on Colorado’s busy Broken Hand Pass, his 13-hour rescue in the dark becomes proof of why preparation isn’t just for beginners. The 13-hour rescue of the pedestrian required a helicopter and 24 responders from two volunteer teams. (Photo: CCSAR) Published July 15, 2026 04:34 pm On July 12,