For real. Losing the means to provide for your new family isn't a mental health issue in the way that they think it is. I am surprised that's not the headline
I grew up backpacking those woods. December is dangerous even for experienced outdoorsmen. I'm going to guess they were not dressed appropriately, and didn't have any means of navigation outside of cell phones. There is zero cell service in the area. It's very easy to get turned around even with navigation there.
Be prepared and know what you're getting into before you go off the grid folks.
Why is this not Bev?