Canadian Hiker Rescued After Seven Hours Stranded on Mount Colden
A 60-year-old Canadian man was rescued from the Mount Colden Trap Dike in the Adirondacks after becoming stranded for seven hours when he lost his crampons on an icy ledge and activated a satellite beacon.
Phoenix, AZ, October 30, 2026 —
A 60-year-old man from Canada was successfully rescued from the Mount Colden Trap Dike in the Adirondack Mountains after experiencing a seven-hour ordeal. The individual became stranded when he lost his crampons while traversing an icy ledge.
Following the loss of his equipment, which prevented him from safely continuing his ascent or descent, the man activated a satellite beacon. This action alerted authorities to his predicament, initiating a rescue operation. The duration of his time stranded on the dike was reported as approximately seven hours.
The specific details regarding the identity of the rescued individual, the exact date and time of the incident, and the agencies involved in the rescue operation were not provided in the available information. The Trap Dike on Mount Colden is known for its challenging terrain, particularly in icy conditions, requiring specialized equipment like crampons for safe passage.
The use of a satellite beacon proved critical in enabling rescuers to locate the stranded hiker and facilitate his safe extraction from the difficult and icy environment. Further details on the rescue efforts and the condition of the hiker post-rescue were not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by WCAX News Team on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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