Climbing to Survival
As the climber lay in the crevice, recovering from his injuries and assessing his situation, struggle to live came into play. The days that followed were filled with uncertainty. With no means of calling for help, the climber had to ration his limited supplies. Food and water were scarce, and the fear of running out was constant. It took its own toll in mental aspect, and the climber started questioning whether they would ever be rescued from such an unforgiving foreign environment.
Despite all odds, the survival instincts of the climber assisted them in finding ways to get around their environment. For example, they melted snow to give them water and located small sources of food. This knowledge of mountain survival helped keep the climber’s feet on the ground. But perhaps the biggest challenge was not so much the physical survival but the mental strain of isolation. With no contact with the outside world and no knowledge of whether anybody was still searching, the hope and determination of the climber became their greatest ally.
