This was a new game for me so just started mining copper and was heading down a BF river. Looking for the merchant. Saw the steep cliffs on one side but no biggie. Kept going and it became mountain on both sides. No room to turn around and a head wind so no speed.
Dunno when I’ll recover my stuff but it was mostly food and the karve. Had a few troll hides so upgraded my lost armor to that.