#16 One Wrong Step: injured and trapped in the Stirling Ranges, an RAC Rescue story

Hikers Robyn and Patrick share a firsthand account of a multi-day hike along the Stirling Range ridge that took an unexpected turn. One small misstep led to an injury that saw Robyn onboard RAC Rescue, they join us to share their story.

The RAC Rescue helicopters are sponsored by RAC, funded by the State Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

Guests: Robyn Boulet and Patrick Carter – hikers from Perth, Western Australia

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Training and Preparation for the "Half Ridge" Hike

05:53 The Weight of a Hiker's Pack: What to Carry

07:35 The "Snap": Robyn Describes Her Horrific Ankle Injury

10:07 Emergency First Aid and Stabilising the Injury

15:57 The Mental Game: Using Box Breathing to Stay Calm

20:25 The Rescue: The Crew Arrive

39:56 Lessons Learned: Why You Should Never Underestimate the Ridge

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