http://www.kirotv.com/video/27941366/index.htmlDeciding a solo trip into a snowstorm was a good idea.
Poor navigation. (blaming his map)
Lost his tent inner.
Decided building a fire each evening was to much effort to dry out his insulation gear and provide warmth, comfort and the ability to signal to a airborne FLIR up to 20+ miles away.
No spare emergency fresh Lithium Cells from a sealed packet. (NiMhs etc don't work to well in the cold)
Still alive for the debrief, so SPOT must have been doing something useful.