[pct-l] Staying Not-Dead (was: stay out of canyons)

[Logan Park]

Okay.  Mr. Kim is tragically dead, survived by his family.  It's got the 
nation talking about it, at least until everyone gets busy with Christmas.

I thought we might discuss this in a context that might be more useful 
to 2007 thru-hopefuls (wish I was one...!!).

Let's suppose you get stuck on a high pass in the Sierras (or other 
suitable PCT locale) in whiteout conditions and you're 80 miles from 
sure help (the closest road crossing).  Like Mr. Kim, you're tied to the 
spot, in this case by an injured hiking companion, instead of a young 
family.  Let's say s/he's injured a leg and cannot move well at all, but 
is otherwise healthy, following a close call self-arrest.  Yes, yes, we 
know that conscientious hikers would never attempt a pass in dangerous 
conditions.  But for whatever reason, you're there and conditions are 
terrible.  How do you maximize survivability for (1) yourself and (2) 
your companion to avoid becoming the next Kim? 

Hoplite