A North Carolina National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter lands at Asheville Regional Airport after rescuing three stranded hikers trapped after a winter storm in nearby mountains, Friday, Jan. 4, 2014. The hikers were then transferred to local ambulances and transported to Mission Memorial Hospital. The NCNG crew is part of the North Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team. The team pairs NCNG aviation with civilian first responders. (Photo courtesy of Tina Kinsey, Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority/released)