A bivy sack is a piece of sleeping equipment that usually includes waterproof material. “The cause of death is asphyxia due to smothering,” the autopsy report says. “The manner of death is ...

I forced myself out of my sleeping bag and shuffled to put my boots on in the vestibule. I found myself waist-deep the first step I took outside. Looking back at my bivy shelter, I couldn't help ...