Good thoughts, and great start!
Some additional elements to think about:
1. Food, although you have it isn't really a concern. People can go nearly a month without food, so you may want to consider saving what you have in case a rescue takes longer than you thought...
2. The seat on skis is an excellent idea for moving your casualty. As of right now, the pilot is showing signs of shock, but is more alert and coherent.
3. Does anyone have any ideas for shelter? The helo isn't well insulated, but it will block the wind. Huddling together for warmth is okay, but treelizards firebed idea is even better. Tree, maybe you should explain how to use the coals for that firebed for others who don't know what you mean. (I've slept on one of these in a 20 degree rated bag in weather that was -18 degrees - 38 degrees colder than the bag was rated for! It was so warm, I had to unzip the bag and hang my feet out in the cold to keep from overheating. Huddling together might keep you warm at 0 degrees, but you'd be miserable. It would do little if anything at the -30 temps that are expected with this storm. Just imagine what 62 degrees below freezing would feel like...
4. As for construction materials, you have deadfall trees and boughs, the helo rotor blades, panels, doors, and windshields, seatbelts, fan belts, wiring and other such materials for tying and lashing, etc. Get creative! You'll need either good shelter or a terriffic plan for hasty shelter in the event that you get caught in weather should you decide to travel. Be aware that travelling removes you from the construction amterials I just mentioned, and the storm will hit very soon. With fire and water covered, you guys need to (pardon the pun) weather the storm. I suggest spending the day getting your shelter plan together, because the cold, wind, and snow will be upon you soon.
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