There's so many things to ponder about this story. I hope he eventually decides to share what happened.

To run out this early into winter I have to wonder if he was planning to supplement his food stocks with fish and game, but failed at hunting or trapping and fishing. Then again, being a photographer he might have been more interested in getting a good picture instead.

I also wonder if he failed to compensate for how many extra calories he might need in those conditions.