Colorado hiker rescued after shoes freeze to ground

[Rotnguns]

This is a very interesting situation that had a good ending. Someone climbing one of Colorado's 14ers was located and rescued after his shoes froze to the ground:

Rescued Solo Hiker Was Stranded Above Cliff Band After Shoes Froze in Deep Snow on Colorado 14er - SnowBrains

Rescue teams were called to aid a climber on Colorado's Mount Bierstadt, who had become stranded above a cliff band after his shoes froze

snowbrains.com

 

[fngTony]

Glad it was a safe outcome. I would like to know more details such as was it a solo hike, what gear and experience did the hiker have.

 

[Jimmy]

Lack of respect for winter, lucky to be alive.

 

[Reburn]

@fngTony Saftey check bro you ok?

 

[fngTony]

@fngTony Saftey check bro you ok?

Yeah, I don’t go to places like that in the winter time.