This story contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, the 988 hotline is available 24/7 by phone, text message, online chat or video phone. Ted McClanahan had two major injuries in his 24-year career as a West Yellowstone smokejumper. This story also appeared in Mountain Journal The worst was on a jump into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, near Lolo Pass and the Idaho-Montana border. A strong gust of down air slammed him to the ground, where he tore the quadriceps tendon off his kneec...

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