The North West Corner of the Valley                    -      -      - 
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You are standing upon the northwestern edge of a large snow covered
valley.  You raise your hand to protect your face from the swirling snow and
sleet which obscures your vision more than a few yards in any direction. 
The ankle deep snow makes travel slow and hazardous.  Tall mountains block
movement to the north and an equally large glacier blocks your movement to
the west.  
A solid white wild dog with a long bushy tail snarls angrily at you.
An arctic fox begins attacking you!
An arctic fox is in perfect health.