The Fellowship was assaulted by a violent snowstorm the moment they set foot on Caradhras. From his position as rearguard, the Elf watched with sympathy as his companions struggled against the blizzard. Each Man held two Hobbits as they waded through the waist high snow. Gimli walked with his own strength, but Legolas could tell the Dwarf was tiring. Gandalf remained silent and alert as he struggled to plow a path in the snow for the rest of the Fellowship to follow. It seemed that the wizard was also suspicious of the sudden storm.