Juneau resident Robert Sauerteig was rescued from Mount Roberts Tuesday afternoon.
Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said the 53-year-old went hiking with his dog Monday and later found themselves stuck.
“He just got himself into a tight spot after trying to take what he thought was a shortcut,” Peters said. “He spent the night on the mountain and then after the sun came up, realized he was in a tighter spot than he initially thought.”
Peters said Sauerteig called for help Tuesday morning. Local search and rescue agencies reached him by helicopter.