NEAR GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — A BASE jumper was seriously hurt Sunday evening after he crashed with his parachute near Clear Creek along U.S. Highway 6. The man was injured around 6 p.m., which was after dark, according to first responders. U.S. 6 had to be shut down for hours as the rescue took place. Initial coverage: US 6 reopens after BASE jumper rescued "It was a nighttime. It was already dark so that always adds an element of complexity to the incident," Golden Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations Sean Jones said. Crews from the Golden Fire Department, Foothills Fire and Rescue and Arvada Fire placed a ladder on ice to cross Clear Creek, parts of which were frozen, to reach the man in trouble. High lines, ropes and cables were set out so a rescue basket could be used to hoist the man to safety 60 to 80 feet up the canyon wall. Dramatic photos of the operation detailed technical procedures used by the first responders to save the injured BASE jumper. Arvada Fire shared photos of a rescue operation for a BASE jumper who crashed near U.S. 6. (Arvada Fire)Arvada Fire shared photos of a rescue operation for a BASE jumper who crashed near U.S. 6. (Arvada Fire)Arvada Fire shared photos of a rescue operation for a BASE jumper who crashed near U.S. 6. (Arvada Fire) "Medics were caring for him while we set up a rope system that would basically um do what's called a high Line from one side of the canyon over to the other so that we could get him over for a more in-depth evaluation," Jones said.  The man was hurt in an extreme sport called BASE jumping which involves jumping from a fixed point and deploying a parachute or wingsuit. Man dead after jumping on moving vehicle in Aurora Rescuers say, fortunately, the man was able to use his cellphone to call for help in a canyon that can have spotty and unreliable cellphone service. The jumper crashed in an area that is popular with outdoor enthusiasts, especially rock climbers, who have also at times needed to be rescued. It's not clear if BASE jumpers often use the area or if the cliffs are high enough to BASE jump safely and successfully. Exactly what time the man jumped is unknown. Shortly after being rescued, he was taken to a local hospital with and broken arm and serious injuries. The Golden Fire Department said people who are rescued are not required to pay for these types of services. The jumper's name was not released.