Demystifying PLBs

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The Mountain Safety Council recommends carrying your PLB on your person, where it can be easily accessed
The benefits of taking a personal locator beacon (PLB) out on the trail are well known, but what’s the best way to use it? Wilderness asked the Rescue Coordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ) and Mountain Safety Council (MSC) for their tips Who should carry a PLB in a group, the person who has the most experience, […]
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