Snowfield

Penley drags injured Jamie on a travois across this exposed snowfield fringed by forest, where wolves prowl beyond the tree line and bears charge from cover. Deep drifts snag runners on roots, halting progress amid biting cold and constant threats. Penley fires his tranquilizer gun at a stalking bear, sparking a charge that pins him under its bulk. Jamie checks claw wounds post-attack, urging quick escape before the beast revives. The open terrain heightens every peril during their grueling trek to the base.