The wind howled like a beast outside the narrow crevice in the granite face of Mount Eiger, whipping snow into a whiteout frenzy. Max Gavvy, 35, a veteran guide with a scarred face from too many close calls, pressed his back against the icy rock. His thermal layers clung to his broad frame, but the cold seeped through, numbing his fingers. Beside him, Freda Millie, 28, a software engineer turned amateur mountaineer, huddled close, her dark curls matted under her hood, cheeks flushed from the brutal ascent.They had pushed too far that afternoon, chasing the summit before the forecast storm hit. Now, trapped at 12,000 feet, visibility was zero. The tent they pitched barely held against the gale, stakes straining. “This is bad, Max,” Freda said, her voice trembling as she zipped the flap shut. “The radio's dead. No signal.”He nodded, pulling out the emergency stove. “We wait it out. Body heat's our best bet. Strip down to base layers and get in the bag.” His tone was steady, but his
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