Hiker rescued on Stairway to Heaven trail - in pictures

  • Faisi Shalmani carries a hiker who collapsed after suffering from heatstroke on the UAE's challenging Stairway to Heaven trail. All photos: AFT Adventures
    Faisi Shalmani carries a hiker who collapsed after suffering from heatstroke on the UAE's challenging Stairway to Heaven trail. All photos: AFT Adventures
  • Mr Shalmani carries the hiker back down the steep Stairway to Heaven trail in Ras Al Khaimah, embarking on a three-hour trek to safety
    Mr Shalmani carries the hiker back down the steep Stairway to Heaven trail in Ras Al Khaimah, embarking on a three-hour trek to safety
  • The semi-conscious hiker is strapped into a backpack by the mountaineer and guide, who saved her life when he revived her and carried her to safety
    The semi-conscious hiker is strapped into a backpack by the mountaineer and guide, who saved her life when he revived her and carried her to safety
  • The rescued hiker required emergency first aid before an evacuation was possible
    The rescued hiker required emergency first aid before an evacuation was possible
  • The group stopped every 30 minutes, while carefully negotiating a treacherous route downhill
    The group stopped every 30 minutes, while carefully negotiating a treacherous route downhill
  • The rescued climber had to be frequently revived as Mr Shalmani carried her to safety
    The rescued climber had to be frequently revived as Mr Shalmani carried her to safety
  • The narrow, physically demanding path did not allow sufficient space for two people to safely carry the hiker down the mountain trail
    The narrow, physically demanding path did not allow sufficient space for two people to safely carry the hiker down the mountain trail
  • Mr Shalmani, far left, with his team on the start of the Stairway to Heaven hike, recommends an early start, staying hydrated and following all safety protocol when climbing
    Mr Shalmani, far left, with his team on the start of the Stairway to Heaven hike, recommends an early start, staying hydrated and following all safety protocol when climbing