A 28-year-old Anchorage man was rescued near Eklutna Glacier this morning after falling 100 feet, then sliding another 800 feet, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

Joseph Butler suffered severe injuries, the troopers said.

Butler and his climbing partner, 24-year-old Gregory Nappi, were climbing an ice waterfall at about 11 a.m. Thursday when Butler fell.

Nappi pulled Butler 50 yards on a sled to the base of the glacier. He then set up a tent, wrapped Butler in two sleeping bags and began skiing at about 6 p.m. to get help.

After 13 miles, Butler arrived at the Eklutna Ranger Station at about 5 this morning.

Troopers launched a helicopter through 50 mph winds to get to Butler and found him at 8 a.m.

Butler was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition, troopers say.