Over the weekend, a 32-year-old woman and American Alpine Club member was climbing Mt. Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas and one of the Seven Summits. Midway through her climb, she had to stop because of severe frostbite on both of her big toes. She retreated to the clinic at base camp, where the medical staff advised her to seek immediate evacuation to a local hospital that specialized in these injuries.

Within 24 hours, as she soaked her feet in warm water and an iodine solution, a helicopter arrived at base camp and transported her to Mendoza, Argentina. The evacuation proved timely and would have cost her thousands of dollars had she not been a member of Global Rescue.

In Mendoza, an emergency room physician visited her in her hotel room. He administered a blood thinner to improve her circulation and an antiseptic spray to prevent infection. Though she is temporarily constrained to sandals rather than shoes, she remains in good condition thanks to her quick decision to abandon her bid for the summit.