How do you support the stereotypes?

I have to say that stereotypes isn't really a running theme in this story. The "newcomer" (the man) is perhaps a stereotype of a man who thinks himself above or stronger than what nature can throw at him. This stereotype, however, has limits. He gets in over his head until it is too late. The man makes the mistake of forging on in the frigid temperatures but I'm reluctant to call this a stereotype.