Mountain Trip guide Greg Nappi, whose efforts led to a successful rescue of another Mountain Trip Guide injured in the Alaskan back-country, is among the recipients of Alaska's Governor's Annual Awards for Emergency Medical Services.
The accident took place on the morning of April 9 when Greg and Joe Butler were ice-climbing above the Eklutna Glacier in Chugach State Park. Joe fell some 1,000 feet and came to a stop with a broken femur and various other injuries.
Greg, aka super friend, rappelled to find Joe and then hiked a silly amount of miles to a wilderness hut where a sled, tent and other survival gear were located. Greg returned with the gear and bundled up Joe, as night descended and a storm moved into the valley. Greg skied through the night to find a cabin locked and unoccupied where he kicked in the door to phone rescuers. Picture James Bond kicking in a door. Joe was evacuated within hours as the blizzard ensued.
We are all happy to know we have such skilled and determined friends in the Mountain Trip Family. Congratulations Greg, and Joe, we wish you a speedy recovery.
Check out the video below to see Joe's big break, pun intended, in the commercial industry.
Here is a link to an article in the Anchorage Daily News
http://www.adn.com/outdoors/story/1012356.html
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