Fall/self rescue/aided rescue on Cannon Mtn

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https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/man-survives-fall-on-cannon-mountain/article_d0691018-00d9-11ea-ae3e-f3ca92f639cf.html

 

Edited November 7 by max
credit due to SAR people

[JasonG 301]

The older I get the more I think it is a no-brainer to carry a PLB, solo or not. 

I would suspect Ryan is now in that camp as well.

 

[bedellympian 12]

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The older I get the more I think it is a no-brainer to carry a PLB, solo or not. 

PLB?

[mrice1225 5]

33 minutes ago, bedellympian said:

PLB?

Personal locator beacon. Glad he was able to mostly self rescue though.

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I'm a PLB guy now. Used to scoff at them, but now I just consider it an extra margin. Still need to have other safety systems in place, but when used in conjunction with a designated reporter, would significantly incrase the chance of a timely rescue. 

 

[ScaredSilly 24]

Good on the guy, ya gotta do what needs to be done. As for the PLB I have carried one for about 7 years now. I figure it is the tool of last resort.