GREENFIELD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A Greenfield man was rescued from North Pack Monadnock Mountain Sunday afternoon after slipping on snow and ice and suffering a leg injury that left him unable to continue his hike, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game.

Conservation officers were alerted shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 to a report of an injured hiker on the Wapack Trail. The hiker, identified as 54-year-old Greg Austin, had already reached the summit with his group and was descending the mountain when he lost his footing on icy terrain.

Austin’s wife called 911 when it became clear he could not walk out on his own. GPS information from the call placed the group about 1.2 miles from the Mountain Road trailhead. Fish and Game officials said Austin is an experienced hiker and had appropriate gear for winter conditions.

Rescue efforts involved multiple agencies, including conservation officers and emergency crews from Greenfield, Peterborough, Lyndeborough and Wilton. Responders treated Austin at the scene, secured him in a litter and began the slow descent off the mountain.

The rescue was complicated by steep sections of trail coated in ice, requiring crews to use ropes to safely lower the litter in certain areas. After several hours, responders reached the Mountain Road parking area at about 3:30 p.m.

Austin was transferred to Wilton Ambulance and taken to Monadnock Community Hospital for further evaluation. His injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.

New Hampshire Fish and Game reminded hikers that winter conditions can change quickly and urged outdoor enthusiasts to prepare thoroughly before heading into the backcountry. Officials also encouraged hikers to consider purchasing a Hike Safe Card, which helps fund search and rescue operations across the state.