Dan lands awkwardly, suffering severe injuries, and fracturing both his legs. Realizing that waiting on the lift could lead to a slow death, Dan decides to take the risk of jumping down. Dan's attempt at self-rescue is the first pivotal moment in their struggle.
As the hours pass and the severity of their situation escalates, they grapple with the need to take action. The ordeal begins when they, along with Parker, are stranded on a ski lift, facing the harrowing reality of being suspended above a snowy abyss with no immediate rescue in sight. In Frozen, the fates of Joe and Dan are marked by a series of desperate attempts to save themselves, ultimately leading to their tragic demise.
