In May 2022, two WTMC groups required helicopter evacuation from trips in the Ruahine Forest Park.
This post provides a brief overview of what happened and important reminders to manage emergencies and use PLBs on club trips.
In 2013, the club developed a policy for use of PLBs, including using PLBs on WTMC trips and using WTMC PLBs on personal trips. Visit the club’s website for the latest version of this policy.
As I now hold double (dubious) honour of setting off the first WTMC beacon rescue, and the first time I have asked others to get me out of a tricky situation, I have been contemplating the necessity, or otherwise, of carrying a PLB. It is only in the last few years I have started to … Read more
At the Search and Rescue AGM on 30 August 2012, retiring member Ian Bunckenburg – ‘Buncks’ – received a long service award in recognition of his many years of service to search and rescue in the Wellington region. As well as his time spent on operations, Bunks has spent a considerable amount of time mentoring … Read more