I wouldn't have lasted a week before I'd've walked out too. The advantage I have is a kit that I dig into occassionally when I travel to WA State. I hike logging roads there and have gear for it that I carry with me (along with other equipment).

Another advantage is that I travel alone so I wouldn't have a wife and children weighing on my mind and in Kim's situation that was serious weight. I don't think any of us can judge James Kim's decision making with our 20-20 knowledge of the events.

Even the staunchest voices saying to always stay with the car would have eventually walked out if they'd been sitting in the seat of that Saab. I'll critique the decisions that led to becoming stranded, but I won't judge any decisions he made once stuck in the snow.