Boulder County, Colo. - On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at approximately 1:49 a.m., the Boulder County Communications Center received a report of an overdue climber at Eldorado Canyon State Park.

The 24-year-old climber had taken longer than expected to complete the multi-pitch Naked Edge route. During the climb, the climber depleted all available headlamp batteries, resulting in darkness during the hike out. He also no longer had cell phone battery. After remaining overdue for several hours, his family called 911 asking for help.

Rescue personnel located the climber using a drone provided by the Boulder Police Department. Rocky Mountain Rescue Group personnel successfully assisted the climber down the technical descent. The rescue operation lasted approximately six hours.

Assisting agencies included Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Boulder Police Department, and Eldorado Canyon State Park Rangers.

This serves as an important reminder to inform someone of your outdoor plans, establish check-in procedures, and bring the appropriate equipment. Doing so could potentially prevent emergencies and ensure safety for yourself and others.

The case is filed under Boulder County Sheriff’s Office case number 25-5936.

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/s/ Emergency Services Coordinator, Neal McQuarie