Thread: For Those Who Have Used Your PLB

Yep myself and @chainsaw have set one off.

Up the head of Ferguson creek.

Got bluffed after a long day of slipping and sliding on rocks, absolutely drenched and no way out with hypothermia setting in. Doggo looking at me like; Dad this isn't what usually happens?. So pushed the button, unloaded rifles completely.
2 hours later IRM came over with a certain well known pilot at the controls, due to the angle it was a scoop net extraction so me, doggo and rifles piled in. Then the second load they got Chainsaw and the packs. Landed and asked us where to go. So back to the hut much to the suprise of our 2 other party mates.

Not something I'd want to do again in a hurry but my takeaways from that trip were a few things.
Firstly doesn't matter if you follow the 7 P's shit just happens and go with the flow to minimize what you can't control.
Secondly for roar blocks like that make sure you speak to people who've been in prior and ask specifically about the areas you plan to go but be mindful everyone's own comfort levels and fitness are very different.
Thirdly. Do not be embarrassed or ashamed to hit the button. As one of the local cops whose a good sort said to me following it; you can't push the button if you fall down a cliff and are dead. Swallow the pride and get out alive trust me no amount of pride is worth it.