Originally Posted By OregonMouse

Nature of injury, distance from the trailhead, quality of terrain between accident site and trailhead, weather conditions (storm coming?), your backcountry experience--all play a part.

Certainly with two WFAs and an RN, you were far better equipped than most parties both to deal with such an emergency and to know when it's time to "push the button."


Absolutely. And it is also pertinent to note that you are asking the question. I worry more about people who don't stop to think, and just push the button and wait for help. They are the ones who should be asking themselves more question!
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