The award was bestowed on him for a rescue he made of an injured climber on Mount Rainier in 2002.

Hahn helped evacuate the pilot before making his way to the injured climber.

A St. Bernard, who assists Jake in reviving the injured climber.

After reaching about 13,200 feet, 200 feet below the injured climber, the two men slipped and fell 1,400 feet to their deaths.

All injured climbers filled out a survey of their injuries.

Rescuers battle waist-deep snow to help an injured climber.

Self rescue techniques can be used to pass a difficult section of a climb, or a rappel down a multiple pitch route with an injured climber.

Upon the sections return to base, the aircrew were informed that there was an injured climber located approximately 90 miles north on Mount Whitney.

After conducting deliberate planning and briefing the hop, the aircrew boarded their aircraft and took off for the injured climber.

Due to the quick actions and professionalism of the aircrew, the injured climber reportedly survived his traumatic injuries.