He stood no chance
The unfortunate man was equipped with warm clothing, proper hiking gear, and enough provisions to last 24 hours. It wasn’t as though he was inexperienced or reckless, but even his preparedness couldn’t save him from what he later described as “the blizzard of the century.” Already 20 miles away from home when the storm hit, Carl faced ferocious winds, sharp hail, and avalanches that left him utterly vulnerable.
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