Wow, what an adventure! It's amazing how such a mix of emotions can turn into a memorable experience. The photos you took are beautiful, and the scenery looks stunning. It's funny how things can take an unexpected turn even when you think you're well-prepared.
Thinking about helicopters and rescue teams coming to the rescue is pretty funny to me. It takes me back to my college days, about 15 years ago, when I was on the Cross Country team. We were running in the mountains of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and a couple of my teammates got lost. They actually had to send helicopters to find them!