The biggest problem with hypothermia is recognition and realizing that it is a potentially serious condition and not something that big strong men can just tough out. Putting on a jacket, eating or drinking something warm, perhaps taking the time to build a fire, are all relatively easy to do in the early stages of hypothermia, but as the victim cascades further down the slippery slope, treatment becomes much tricky. One needs to be on the lookout for hypo both in the group and in one's self.

Practice is good, but the real thing is still something much more stressful.

Glad to hear that BG has changed his format. Perhaps there is hope after all.