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Upon waking the next morning, Luke assesses his surroundings and contemplates the conditions outside. Despite the appeal of further exploration to a B-29 bomber crash site, the potential dangers of climbing over glaciers and steep terrain compel him to reconsider his plans. The weather has worsened, making his original itinerary seem reckless.
Realizing that he has expended most of his cooking fuel and that wet clothing could pose life-threatening risks on the trail, he decides to pack up and head back to his vehicle—a prudent decision considering the circumstances.