You look along the ledge. It curves up toward the surface, but it also becomes narrower. You try to gauge how close to the surface you could get without losing your footing. By cutting a couple of handholds in the ice with your pocket knife, you could make it to the top, if you don't lose your grip.

<aside> 🧗 If you try to make it, go to page 18

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<aside> 🛑 If you decide to wait, go to page 20

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