DayTrip
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I did just that one day on the Carter Range way back in my late teens. Set up my cheap tent, it collapsed when I got in ( did not pack out pad) Couldn't light my stove and was wet, tired and dehydrated. Took a look around and saw DOOM. Grabbed what I could and snowshoed for 90 minutes, straight to get to the car. No way I survive that night up there. Got drunk in my car and thought about my gear and techniques, major learning day for me.
I think the 17 year old of today is nothing like the 17 year olds of ours or past generations. I know a lot of people well into their 20's that have no where near the common sense, drive or intestinal fortitude that I had when I was in junior high school. They don't make 'em like they used to.