One of the runners was in stage two hypothermia, when shivering stops and unconsciousness comes next. Kudos to SPOT and SAR on saving them.
Those runners are, no doubt, very fit athletes for whom this run was perhaps 'doable' under dry conditions. Of course dry can become cold and wet very quickly in the Sierra. The fact that they brought a SPOT indicates that they had some doubts or concerns, perhaps about the weather or maybe injury. If a broken ankle caused this rescue we probably wouldn't be so energized in this discussion. Still, other than carrying the SPOT it would appear that they took no additional, reasonable precautions. This shows a poor risk assessment and a somewhat cavalier attitude toward their would be rescuers.
Does anyone know if the runners made any kind of post-rescue report? I'd be curious to read their take on this.
