Our team attended a rescue callout recently in the Arthur's Pass area with our local Rescue Helicopter. The callout required us to fly to the nearby Barker Hut to determine which group we were trying to locate. One person who was chilling at the hut told us that there were 3 pairs plus a solo …
Leaving good intentions is essential for all back country users. The advantage of intentions being with someone near and dear is they know you well, know how to contact you/where you live and are going to fight like hell to make sure the authorities know you are missing. That being said, it is still all …
Whether to call for help can often be a difficult decision. There is a tendency to delay asking for help due to embarrassment, not wanting to inconvenience others, or the expense to the government. In reality, delaying a rescue often costs more and can adversely affect the long-term health of injured people. When to call …
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