Good Luck with the next run!
Socks, band-aids, food .. you better bring something to make fire with as well. Also, you may want to call Bear Grylls and see if he wants to tag along. Sounds as if his assistance may be needed! haha. Sounds fun .. as I sit here in my warm dry house with a steady resting heart rate.

as I have never never attempted something like this before.

Well your trying all kinds of new things this year, aren't you?! Agian good luck and can't wait to see those photos :-)