A hiker's adventure took a dangerous turn in Montana 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 trek down the mountain to get help, rather than opting for a costly helicopter rescue.

He was accompanied by two hiking companions. Further details of the incident are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including the hiker's journey down the mountain and his initial reaction to the accident.