RE: life or death.....
I already have but was for 3 days &I got out on my own.I have had 2 other occassions when it was a 1 nighter.I am always prepared when I go into wilderness-that is the key beside NEVER loosing your cool.If your lost, your lost & only being able to THINK will get you out safe & alive. I do think you could manage IF you had a knife & a few essentials but I sure as hell would not want to try it-especially if it is COLD weather...
I did live in the mountains @ 10,000 ft. in a tent for7 months (started in snow May until end of Nov.ended in snow).
Went 6 weeks at a time b/4 getting supplies-now that is a retreat & you get to know all about your inner strength.
Just hope you never have to see if you can.