Sure. Back when I was guiding a squad through the high Andes, a sudden avalanche slammed into our path. We were cut off, frostbite set in, supplies ran out. I had to decide between retreating or holding our ground. I set up a makeshift shelter, rationed the last of our food, and spent three days improvising a melt system with the only metal I had. The locals later called us “the Frost Wolves.” We made it out alive, and the story still circulates in survival circles as a reminder that preparation beats panic.

You got it, but keep the kettle in your pack, not just for the locals. The trick is to always anticipate what you’ll need before you actually need it. And remember, legends are born from the ones who turn a wipeout into a win, not from the ones who wait for the next storm. Stay ready.