BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A backcountry skier who injured himself in a fall west of Eldora Mountain Resort was rescued after using a handheld ham radio to call for help.

Boulder County sheriff's officials say 60-year-old Steve Priem of Boulder used the radio after falling Friday afternoon. Another ham radio operator heard the call and called 911. Priem was able to provide GPS coordinates for his position and had a rescue whistle.

He was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Sheriff's officials described Priem as an experienced backcountry skier.

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