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Community Forum · Est. 2006
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08-02-2026, 08:43 AM
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Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
David, a healthcare professional, was hiking with friends on Granite Peak, the highest and most treacherous summit in Montana. During the technical ascent, he lost his footing and fell directly onto his equipment. One of his trekking poles pierced entirely through his torso. As a hospital worker, David immediately recognized his options. He knew that calling a helicopter or mountain rescue team for an emergency evacuation would cost tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, potentially bankrupting him. He chose not to remove the pole, as it was likely stopping him from bleeding to death. Supported by his horrified but supportive friends, he walked 10 miles down rugged, steep mountain terrain. The descent took over 6 grueling hours of continuous walking under intense pain. David eventually reached a local emergency room under his own power. Surgeons successfully extracted the trekking pole and repaired his internal injuries. He survived the ordeal with no permanent damage, thanks in large part to his decision to leave the pole in place during the walk.  ·  · |
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08-02-2026, 10:22 AM
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Re: Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
Always read the instructions first.  |
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08-03-2026, 06:17 PM
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Re: Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
So the pole raped him?  |
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08-04-2026, 10:02 AM
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Re: Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
Did he scream “fore” before or after his pole-in-one?
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08-04-2026, 08:42 PM
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Re: Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
That has NEVER happened to me at McDonalds, I just want to point out.  |
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08-04-2026, 09:44 PM
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Re: Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
No more free rescues when needing emergency services.  |
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08-05-2026, 12:40 AM
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Re: Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
Nowhere in the world should this ever be a thing anyone has to worry about. The fact that this is a serious thing you have to think about when facing a potential life or death situation is disgusting and America should be ashamed of itself, I say this as an American. Anyway, dude is a badass. Glad he was okay.  |
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10-02-2026, 01:58 AM
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Re: Hiker Walked 10 Miles Down Granite Peak with Trekking Pole Impaling His Torso
Yeah, except shit costs money. Especially specialized and dangerous things like that type of rescue. He put himself in the situation he was in. Someone has to pay for it. Last I checked, the money fairy doesn't exist. Helicopters need fuel, rescuers and emergency personnel need paid, etc. No one asks you to work for free. I suggest you get out of your fantasy world and get ya a dose of reality.
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