Describe the men’s situation in terms of:

a.     their physical surroundings:

The weather is very cold; the temperature was nearly -43°C.

b.     the state of their provisions:

They are low on food. They have to walk a long way to get new provisions.

c.      their physical condition:

Because of the cold weather, some of the mens toes froze of.

d.     their mental condition:

It is not only their bodies the cold is after; it also effects their minds. One of the only thing they think of, is surviving, and walking to the very end.