Emergency - Kevin8020

[travis19877]

Today me and Kevin8020 were hiking the hourglass just shy of the summit of Little Bear Peak. The hourglass was completely iced over and was unpassible, we decided to take a ledge on the left side of the hourglass and decided to wait and see if the sun would help melt anything out. 30 seconds after this decision was made, Kevin's hand/foothold (i could not see all of him) broke lose and he fell several hundred yards down the mountain..

When i got to him he was breathing heavily and both him arms looked broken, both of our spot trackers malfunctioned at a terrible time. I waited 30 minutes by chance that the distress signal did go out, tried to comfort Kevin, and after no response from either Kevin or SaR. I made the hardest decision of my life and had to hike out, leaving my partner behind.

I hiked from just below the summit to the car parked on lake como road not far in at all, 1.4 miles. In just under 3 hours. Then did everything in my power to get to Alamosa and get contact with Sar, within thirty minutes they were contacting me and i provided everything i could. It's now been over 6 hours since i left him and there is one chopper team and one foot team on the way to Kevin.

PLEASE, keep Kevin in your thoughts and prayers.

[tmathews]

Holy s--t. Many thoughts are being sent in your direction!

[dmccool]

2 Chronicles 6:19
"Yet give attention to your servant's prayer and his plea for mercy, O LORD my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence."

We'll be standing with you, travis19877.

[MountainFan]

2 Chronicles 6:19
"Yet give attention to your servant's prayer and his plea for mercy, O LORD my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence."

We'll be standing with you, travis19877.

Absolutely. Let us all lift our voices to God for Kevin.

[jason.wichman]

thats a decision i hope i never have to make. I really hope all turns out well and that Kevin makes it back with no serious issues, bones and cuts heal, with time. Just know that even though this was super tough decision, I'd have to say it was your best/only choice. You did the right thing, now let the experts help in any way they can.

[EatinHardtack]

Thinking about you man. Positive Vibes going your way bud.

[Rainier1]

Prayers send out for you Kevin.

[skiwall]

Good energy to both of you guys!!! You're in my thoughts.

[My-Therapy]

Good thoughts and energy sent your way. A very tough decision you had to make, but with your Spot devices failing I think you did the right thing.

[travis19877]

Thanks everyone. Really appreciate it, I'll try to keep this updated.

[tmathews]

Thanks everyone. Really appreciate it, I'll try to keep this updated.

Please do. Let us know of his condition as soon as SAR reports back. Are you currently in Alamosa?

[Moboy56]

thoughts and prayers go out to you and your friend. you did the right thing, don't second guess yourself.

[misirlija]

My prayers are with You Kevin!
Hang in there!

[Greenhouseguy]

I hope that everybody involved, including SAR, makes it home tonight in the best possible shape.

[Yalegirl09]

Thoughts and prayers with Kevin and SAR tonight! Hoping for the best!