[Jrabbit]

Can't we just hold on to hope and best wishes for this man til he's found. There will be plenty of time to call him stupid and dumb and reckless, etc. after he's located.

[NittanyLion]

Can't we just hold on to hope and best wishes for this man til he's found. There will be plenty of time to call him stupid and dumb and reckless, etc. after he's located.

I think he made a common error for someone in this situation, so I certainly wouldn't call him dumb or reckless. It is unfortunate, though, because by using the materials and food available to him around the car he probably could sustain his family for at least a week. Quite possibly longer.

[AnAmericanMother]

The idea is to save SOMEBODY ELSE's life, while people are paying attention. If this thread keeps one person from sallying forth into the backcountry unprepared, that will be a good thing.

I've already learned a good plan for a smoke signal that I had never even thought of.

The dad is in the hands of God now, nothing we say or do here will have the slightest effect on the outcome.

Except, probably, sincere prayers.

[AnAmericanMother]

And BTW I didn't call the man stupid, dumb, or reckless.