They were rescued at about 04:00 on Saturday by the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter.
Mr Marbrow said police had spotted his car in the forest car park and had contacted his wife, who notified them of the group’s “pinpoint location”.
After they were airlifted, Mr Rayner’s 13-year-old son Frankie said: “It felt surreal.”
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He said he was relieved when he saw the helicopter and had no plans of going on another adventure anytime soon.
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Mr Marbrow’s son, Jack, also 13, said: “At the time I assumed we were alright. Dad was telling us we’d be fine because there was a stream and loch between us and the fire.”
While thanking everyone involved in the rescue effort, Mr Rayner added: “It makes you realise the power of nature.”
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