Lessons learned? What do you see? I see:

1. Staying with the car (boat, etc.) generally proves to be the better choice than abandoning it and trying to walk out.

2. Having emergency supplies in the car pays off again, although in this case apparently a lucky coincidence.

3. A PLB would have cut a 13 day ordeal down to an amusing 1 day anecdote.

4. If you drive in the snow, down remote roads, etc., having correct self-extrication equipment is necessary (did/should they have snow chains?)

5. Snow country drivers might benefit from carrying a large, brightly colored tarp, etc. as an aerial signal panel, much easier to see than a white truck in the snow.

6. They were apparently sustained and comforted by their faith and they had their Bible in hand, emphasizing the important role of psychological/emotional preparedness and resilience in endurance of hardship and survival.

So glad this one turned out well. Congratulations to these ladies and their rescuers.