It was hard most of the time, uncomfortable much of the time, dangerous frequently, and humbling more often than not. Our valley gave enough game for the winter, but we needed to extend our range so as not to deplete our valley for the coming winter. BeePorn What I found upon re-entering the cave, however, was reaffirming. But, this was a few; a few, maybe hundreds, but not the countless numbers of the stories of long ago. Before winter came upon Bo and me, it was a desperate search for any sign of civilization. My gun, spare magazines, and backpack were safely tucked away at the back of the cave. It reflected the benefit of a bountiful territory, my ability to prepare and store dried meat for consumption when needed, and having a warm, dry, and secure den to weather the worst conditions.
