> The trail was well-marked at first, and he made it to Taylor Cabin without any issue. A few miles beyond that, however, the trail became rough and overgrown,

> The trail was well-marked at first, and he made it to Taylor Cabin without any issue. A few miles beyond that, however, the trail became rough and overgrown, and Powers soon realized he was lost. For about a half-hour to 40 minutes, he attempted to pick up the trail again before giving up and doubling back to the cabin, arriving there at roughly 6 p.m. He was merely an easy 3 miles from his car when he decided to put through exploring the wilderness for a second time, having gotten lost the first. He could easily have walked back to his car. If the fact that he chose to walk somewhere he knew he could not find his way and with no supplies to sustain him is not "creating his own circumstances" I do not know what it is. Mistakes happen etc but here we are talking about a person who, the second day, chose to wander the wilderness totally unprepared instead of essentially getting his ride back home.