Quote Originally Posted by IainR View Post
But you don't have time.. in some races, say the Peris, small field, route options.. if you are cold and wet you should get off.. not wait.. the reality is the runner who finds you will be equally poorly equipped.. they then go to a marshall.. 10 minutes away.. probably more.. then they return 10 minutes again...
Not necessarily. Once not alone, a decision can be made on what to do; you are far better off if someone can assist you off the mountain.

In some cases a person will be immobilized but in a fit state to be left while help is summoned, and in others they should not be left alone, and maybe the third person on-scene would go for help, or else the pair can find a safe way out.