A Montana man's hiking trip took a dramatic turn when he slipped and fell, impaling himself on his trekking pole. The pole passed through the flesh beneath his left arm and protruded from his back, but missed vital organs. The hiker, a 32-year-old nurse, decided to hike out of the mountains to avoid emergency costs.

He conferred with his companions before making this decision. Further details about this incident are available from WXYZ Channel 7, including the hiker's thoughts on his situation and his decision to hike out of the mountains.