 He found a mountain hut occupied by three Norwegians whom he asked for directions; the best they could do was draw him a map.Granlund left to look again but returned to the hut soon after, being unable to find it in the dark at the same time as Houghton and the other Norwegian, Djupdraet.Unknowingly while Granlund had been away two Germans had arrived at the hut and were busy questioning the occupants.