On MSNBC.COM a story on a pilot and 4 passengers stranded on an Alaskan glacier since Sunday. A relief crew managed to reach them with supplies but they are waiting on the weather to clear to get them out. The plane was equipped with a locator beacon which alerted the authorities. A hard landing made the plane unflyable.

According to the article the passengers did not have warm clothing or survival supplies. Doesn't say what the pilot had in the plane.

I took interest in this story since I'm headed up to SE Alaska tomorrow to vist DD2. I'm taking my PLB, Ham HT, marine VHF, and my GPS plus all the usaual EDC stuff. Not taking any chances...