Becca, KJ, Emily and I hiked in from St Huberts Parking lot. First was Bears den, then Dial, and finally Nippletop. On the way back, we had to choose between returning the way we came, or descending the steeper Elk Pass trail in the hope of getting to the access road before dark. We chose the Elk Pass trail, and on the way I decided to slide on an inviting patch of ice. My foot caught, and I broke my leg as I fell. KJ organized the first aid, Becca called 911, and other hikers passing through stopped to assist with my care. They splinted my leg with hiking poles, kept the wound elevated, and kept me warm as we awaited evacuation. About 2 hours later (just before sunset), I was lifted by helicopter and taken to Adirondack Medical Center. I had surgery the following day, and was discharged the day after that.