Two hikers stranded near the summit of Lone Peak, which straddles Alpine and Salt Lake County, were rescued Monday, Sept. 7, after high winds grounded helicopter support and forced a multi-agency overnight ground operation.

Salt Lake County Search and Rescue (SLCSAR) said crews were dispatched around 10:49 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, after the hikers reported they were cold and suffering from altitude sickness near the top of the peak, according to ABC4.

SLCSAR, a unit of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, initially staged at Bells Canyon expecting the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) to fly crews closer to the hikers. Sustained winds made that impossible. DPS aircraft could not reach the mountain or shuttle rescuers to the lower meadow.

The team shifted its command post to the Peak View Trailhead. Draper Fire Department personnel drove rescuers from there to Jacobs Ladder, and crews hiked the rest of the way up.

While they waited, the two hikers hunkered down between rocks to block the wind. Other people on the mountain gave them clothing, food and water.

Rescuers reached the pair around 5 a.m. Monday. They provided headlamps, extra layers, hydration and food before the group began hiking down together. Draper Fire also helped bring the hikers back to the Peak View Trailhead.

The hikers were tired but in good condition.

All responding personnel were off the mountain by about 10:15 a.m., SLCSAR said.

The agency also issued a safety advisory for hikers heading into the mountains as fall approaches. SLCSAR noted that valley temperatures may still hit 90 degrees, but at 11,000 feet nighttime readings can plunge into the 30s and feel colder with wind. Days are getting shorter, the agency said, making extra headlamp batteries an important addition to any pack.

Hikers can report backcountry emergencies by calling 911.