Day 1 I spawn just above Crystal Lake. The fastest route to Mountaineer’s Hut would be to climb down the rope, but I go around instead, collecting sticks, rosehips and cattail plants on the way. Rosehips are a must, because the only thing that can save me from wolves is running, and one can’t run with a sprained ankle. And cattails on the Crystal Lake will feed me for some time. Before going to Mountaineer’s Hut, I make a stop at the fishing hut to find a toque there – almost like