BELLINGHAM, Wash. – A backcountry skier was rescued from the North Cascades over the weekend.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island said that a Search and Rescue helicopter was dispatched after the 33-year-old skier broke his leg near Ruby Mountain Saturday evening.

The man was quickly located and hoisted aboard the helicopter.

He was transported to Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center less than two hours after the initial call came in.