At 5:30 pm on June 2 Pincher Creek Fire Rescue and RCMP were notified that a climber had fallen and was injured on Victoria Peak, 20 km south of Pincher Creek Alberta.
A 50 year old male from Calgary was climbing the mountain, and after reaching the summit was descending when he fell crossing a snow filled area, sliding approximately 20 meters and striking a tree. He receive serious but non life threatening injuries to his chest, and was unable to continue on his own.
Pincher Creek Fire/Rescue and Search and Rescue members were able to hike into the site and stabilize the victim, and due to the rugged terrain and high elevation, Alpine Helicopters public safety helicopter from Canmore was used to transport rescue personnel onto the mountain and sling the patient out below the helicopter.
The victim is being treated in hospital for his injuries, and is expected to recover.
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