Park rangers in Colorado on Friday rescued 10 members of a U.S. Army group that had gotten stranded on the 14,000-foot tall Longs Peak while participating in climbing training Thursday.
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Park officials said the group was not planning to stay overnight in the area.
The Associated Press reports that the route they were taking is not as technical as some others on the mountain, but still requires climbers to cross a steep ice field and a ledge that is very narrow at points.
Ten military personnel were rescued Friday after some had trouble finishing a training exercise on a peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, according to officials.
The group reportedly requested assistance on Thursday evening, while participating in climbing training that some members were having difficulty with.
The national park says park rangers are planning evacuation efforts from the summit of Longs Peak via helicopter, weather and conditions permitting.
They are being taken off the summit by helicopter.
Rocky Mountain National Park sees about 220 search and rescue incidents every year. The group ended up spending the night.
Rangers also plan to help the group to the summit, if needed.
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“No one is lost, missing or injured”, said Ryan.
