Hiker Rescued on Mount Superior in Utah

A hiker stranded for hours on Mount Superior in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon was rescued on Saturday night.

Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams received a call for help around 7 p.m. regarding a hiker who had been “forced off a cliff” on the south ridge of the mountain, as noted in a post on the department’s Facebook page.

According to the rescue team, the hiker had begun his climb earlier in the day but was pushed off the trail by a sudden snowstorm. “Hikers called for help as temperatures began to drop into the 20s, and snowstorms reduced visibility to just a few feet,” a statement from the team explained.

Rescue teams gathered near the base of the Alta Ski Resort, and two groups made their way up to the summit using a nearby road.

After approximately two hours of challenging climbing, they managed to reach the stranded hiker.

The statement indicated that the climber was suffering from hypothermia and was transported to a nearby ambulance before being taken to the hospital in stable condition. All rescue crews had successfully returned from the mountain by midnight.

Family Rescue Near Broad Fork Trail

The same weekend, a different rescue took place in the Wasatch Cache National Forest. A 31-year-old man and his three children went missing after their hike in the Broad Fork Trails area of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Emergency personnel located the family by Sunday morning, and all four were taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation.

Currently, the adult male is reported in fair condition, while two children are in critical condition, and one is stable. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team has shared safety tips on their website for outdoor enthusiasts.

They advise people to always be prepared, avoid hiking alone, and have a clear plan. It’s important to inform friends and family about your hiking plans, including your destination and expected return time.

The team emphasized remembering ten essential items, such as water, GPS, and sunscreen, to ensure a safer outdoor experience.

“Respect Mother Nature, have fun, and be prepared,” the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team urged.