Yeah, I’ve smashed “The Long Dark” a few times. First thing: get a good stove and pack a full cold‑weather kit—fleece, hat, gloves, face mask, extra food, and a high‑grade sleeping bag. Before the storm hits, map out a safe spot in a nearby cave or log cabin. Once the snow starts blurring the horizon, stay low, keep your body heat up, and never waste fuel chasing distant heat sources. In a real blizzard, you’d do the same, but you can’t rely on a fire. Instead, use a thermal blanket, build a snow shelter, and keep moving only if you have a clear exit or shelter ahead. Short, decisive moves, no time for dithering. If you’re stuck, it’s usually a mistake of over‑exposure or a bad route. Keep it tight, keep it fast.

Got it, champ – compass first, campfire second. Keep the ridge in your sights, stay tight, and don’t let the blaze pull you off track. Stay sharp.