Originally Posted By: unimogbert
Originally Posted By: Art_in_FL


Groups of three is ideal. Three gives you one down, one to take care of the victim, and one to go for help.



Of course the anal-retentive will then question whether the 3rd person going for help solo is thus increasing the danger because they are now hiking alone..... (but I'm just pulling your chain)



My take on this is that a party of four is optimum; this leaves two to go for assistance, or whatever, while one tends the victim. This all depends on circumstances.
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