Jesse Ross
United StatesfriendMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Jesse Ross is a dedicated friend and experienced hiker who was part of a group attempting to summit Montana’s tallest mountain, Granite Peak. He successfully reached the top on July 20th, 2023, and played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of his injured friend, David Cifaldi, who had impaled himself on a trekking pole during the hike.
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Jesse Ross supported David Cifaldi during the self-rescue after he impaled himself.
Montana man impaled by trekking pole hikes out to get helpCNN·United States· 2026-07-30
United States· 2026-07-30
Jesse Ross, who had reached the top successfully, was leading Cifaldi and another friend, Brad Reich, up the mountain.
Hiker walks 16km after impaling himself on trekking pole – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-07-28
Ireland· 2026-07-28