This is so sad but it sounds like they were not prepared for a life off the grid. It’s not as easy as people think. Especially in the winter. It’s sad that fear ended up costing them their lives. I hope they didn’t suffer.

There's a reason people stopped living like pioneers as soon as they had the chance, because it sucks.

It's sad they took a 14 year old with them.

There were three of them. You’d think at least one would’ve chimed in with an “I’m so hungry, let’s go back to civilization for a day for a hot meal.” Instead of “hey, it’s so cold, let’s make a fire in this enclosed tent that should actually be some form of small cabin with a chimney.” I hate to say it, but they all deserved it in this case. And yes, even the teenager, because at 14 I could spot a moronic idea like this from miles away.

Darwin Award unfortunately. Fire in a tent? WTF.

I have all the sympathy in the world for them but trying to live through a Colorado winter in a tent is not a good idea.

That's so infuriating. Do stupid stuff yourself if you're an adult, but don't bring your freaking kid.