The treeless scar running down the center of this photograph is known as Lincoln’s Throat. Courtesy

A backcountry skier was rescued off Mount Lincoln in New Hampshire on Sunday after injuring himself during his descent. —Courtesy

A backcountry skier was rescued off Mount Lincoln in New Hampshire on Sunday after injuring himself during his descent. —Courtesy

A backcountry skier was rescued off Mount Lincoln in New Hampshire on Sunday after injuring himself during his descent. Courtesy

A backcountry skier from Portsmouth had to be rescued from Mount Lincoln on Sunday after injuring himself on the way down, officials from New Hampshire Fish and Game said.

Patrick Lweiler, 27, was skiing with a companion down an area known as Lincoln’s Throat, a steep slide on the west side of the mountain known for ice climbing and expert skiing, when he hurt himself. The pair called 911 for help around 12:30 p.m.

Lweiler’s companion helped him make his way down a portion of the mountain until they met up with members of the Pemi Valley and Fish and Game’s search and rescue teams around 4:20 p.m., Fish and Game said in a press release. Crews pulled Lweiler out the woods on a litter and reached the trailhead around 5:45 p.m.

Lweiler’s injuries were not considered life-threatening and his friend was able to drive him from the trailhead for medical evaluation, Fish and Game said.