Not to knock the 4 hikers, for they knew what to do and did save these mens' lives, but they appear not to have been very well prepared for the weather and location either (although this could be a function of the filter of the press). One pair of dry socks for 4 of them? One t-shirt, an overshirt and a sweater as extra clothing for 4 (and some of this may have been clothes they were wearing)! No hot drinks, stove or snacks (not to include a meal) at 4pm with at least a 2 hour walk in the cold back to transportation.

Again, I applaud them for their knowledge, well applied, but they were set up for needing rescue themselves if a problem had occurred for them and this was their level of preparation.

May this help us all to be better prepared!

Respectfully,

Jerry