While hiking Granite Peak (the highest point in Montana), David Cifaldi fell and then somehow found a way to stick his own trekking pole into his body. His pole went in near his left arm and came out the back of his upper torso, narrowly avoiding serious damage to internal organs. Montana Will Always Leave You Feeling SmallThis type of experience reminds us all that no matter how many years you have been in Montana, Montana does not recognize how many years you have been exploring her wilds. Photo by Bill Ringer on Unsplash group of man walking on mountainI remember several years ago breaking my leg while out elk hunting. But I would prefer that this experience serves as a reminder of what can happen rather than an inspiration.