Yep - poor leadership and preparation on display here. He should have led the group at all times. He didn't seem to be fully aware of the weather conditions. An

Yep - poor leadership and preparation on display here. He should have led the group at all times. He didn't seem to be fully aware of the weather conditions. And everyone should have had a space blanket and some garbage bags. At least two people should have had fire steel. And at least two people should have a machete or small ax. It's these shortish hikes that are the most dangerous because you think nothing can happen to you.