Thanks for the links Doug. Great story.

I've heard many say that PLB's will encourage risk-taking, but those on the Lit Up clearly didn't take chance and truly had their collective act together.

I've mentioned here before the story of how I was part of a group canoing in the boundary waters where only the group leader knew the details of our location and our plan. That was foolish and dangerous. Having a group prepared for whatever comes is good for all.

This story also emphasizes that a PLB is not a replacement for being fully equipped. The "survivor" still needs to be able to survive while awaiting rescue - first aid, shelter, water, fire, reading material, etc...

Ken K.