I get the distinct impression that neither of these two men have spent much time camping in the wilderness. Even a little bit of research would have told them what to expect and whether or not they were experienced enough for that kind of trip. I don’t claim to be Jeremiah Johnson, but even I know a week in the Alaskan wilderness is going to be roughing it a bit - especially for two guys who hail from the D.C. Metro Area.*
* I am, of course, assuming both men are city-slicker types, and not transplanted mountain men.
Mountain men don't have "partners".