Somewhere in that story, there is a little error on your part, Aklim.
You let yourself get lost.
I’ve been on numerous all day ATV and sled excursions with some rather large groups (10 or more).
As easy as it is to think that you’ll all stick together and play “follow the leader”. I’d never trust that thought. And I’d guess/hope you wont again either. Everyone needs to know exactly where the group is going and how to get there. Then, there’s this thing they call a “map”.
We've always made sure that everyone has what they should for an unexpected extended trip goes. You never know when someone will have a break-down and need to partner up and stay with their rig while others go for help/parts/whatever. We always do the “minimum 50” thing. Always take 50% more water and food (simple granola bars are fine) than you think you’ll need.
As for your partners...I’d say they had no business out there in the first place, for sure.
