Definitely a vivid reminder. Obviously we know the power of snow given it can demolish buildings; however, I think it's also important as it serves to highlight the potential injuries which can be sustained by survivors (i.e. like Sam, from the point it occurs, potentially having to survive through a night or more in the wilderness and the potentialy "loooong" road to recovery). In other words, how many people think about the potential of being all broken up and surviving versus dead? This, of course is in addition to, any emotional scars/damage left by the loss of friends/family members.
