Two Injured Climbers Rescued

Two climbers – one 40, the other 15 – fell and were injured below Hallett Peak near Emerald Lake on the afternoon of June 9th. They’d been climbing through snow in a steep, rocky area about two-and-a-half miles from the Bear Lake trailhead. Rangers were notified of the accident via cell phone in mid-afternoon. The first rangers reached the two injured men at about 4 p.m. Twenty-five park staff were involved in the rescue, assisted by personnel from Larimer County Search and Rescue. The rescue involved a technical lowering and litter carryout.