To build a fire and other stories6/20/2023 ![]() The man, therefore, thinks very little as he walks, considering only his destination for the evening, and his lunch, which he carries inside his jacket against his skin to keep it from freezing. Such extreme temperatures promise discomfort, but do not cause him to reflect on the risks, his own death, and his role in the natural world. A weather forecast of fifty degrees below zero does not mean much to the man, who is competent but lacks imagination. The man is a newcomer to this area and unfamiliar with the extreme cold temperatures. At the end of their day hike, the man will be reunited with his traveling companions, who he refers to as “ the boys,” at the Henderson Camp. ![]() In northern Canada, a solitary hiker and his dog depart from the main Yukon trail. ![]()
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