[artplumber]

Originally posted by Flatbutt1
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Well these guys on Hood do seem experienced but perhaps just made some poor choices. I agree that they should accept the possibility of not being rescued, and I'd bet that if asked, they'd all agree.

I agree. Seems like they had some forethought with the route description they left on car and in mail, but you can't always plan for an injury. The most likely to survive would be the injured guy in the ice cave IMO. The other two may have been caught out on a ridge etc and truly have zero protection.