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re: Minnesota hiker vanishes in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains. Update: Found deceased.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 7:40 am to 03GeeTee
Posted on 8/9/25 at 7:40 am to 03GeeTee
Are trails in Utah ok for folks who aren’t used to altitude? My son and his family are headed somewhere there (he’s got camping and hiking experience in national parks), but she doesn’t, nor does their 2 year old. I admit I’m kinda nervous about them going. They won’t be hiking in back country, if that makes a difference. Have just seen several instances of murders in park son trails lately so it is concerning.
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Posted on 8/9/25 at 7:47 am to Lou Loomis
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My takeaway from this thread is how many dorks in here hike. “I live to hike, I hike alone, I hike extreme elevations”. Dude, it’s not cool.
Yeah, exercising in nature is gay as aids.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 7:52 am to Shorts Guy
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Reaching the summit at 7pm is kind of crazy if you’re expecting to go back down that same day.
Two more hours of daylight. That should see a guy like that almost all the way down. The problem is if there is a problem.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 7:55 am to Lexis Dad
Carry one of these once you have a family. Solo hiking is not inherently dangerous or irresponsible.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 8:34 am to Dixie2023
I hike Utah trails about a dozen hikes per year over the last 12 years. Assuming he is in the Wasatch or Uintas (southern Utah is hot as blazes this time of year) he could wind up as high as 10,000 feet without summiting a mountain, 13,000 is about the highest summit. There are all kinds of trails, so it’s impossible to answer your question.
Have him do internet searches on first aid kits for hiking the rockies. And I would suggest a SAT phone. I think you can rent one. Other than that, use Alltrails and do no expert terrain - intermediate at worst. Have a plan to stay hydrated, too.
Have him do internet searches on first aid kits for hiking the rockies. And I would suggest a SAT phone. I think you can rent one. Other than that, use Alltrails and do no expert terrain - intermediate at worst. Have a plan to stay hydrated, too.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 8:39 am to UptownJoeBrown
He either has a side chick/family or is in massive debt
Posted on 8/9/25 at 8:49 am to Pecos Pedro
Thanks. No, I’ve never heard of it. I found out this morning she and baby have no intention of hiking, they will hang at cabin. I guess I was worrying for no reason. I know as baby grows he will want to teach her about nature and take her places. He’s a hobby photographer and has some of the most beautiful landscape photos at the parks and of the wildlife. Thanks for responding.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:13 am to Penrod
Thank you. I replied to a comment saying I found out this morning only he will be going out on trail. They will stay in the cabin. She I guess he won’t be going far. Thanks for responding.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:17 am to Lou Loomis
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My takeaway from this thread is how many dorks in here hike. “I live to hike, I hike alone, I hike extreme elevations”. Dude, it’s not cool.
How fat are you?
Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:38 am to Oates Mustache
there's nothing inherently dangerous about hiking alone, especially with devices like the garmin inreach available, if you're smart about it. i've done it many times. several multiple week treks and one ten week solo epic. i've also been a mountain rescue volunteer for 15 years so i've seen both sides.
carry the 10 essentials. let someone know where you're going and when to expect you back. if you're out for multiple days, send a daily ping from a device like the above mentioned garmin. it will allow actual text communication. less expensive devices can send pre-programmed msgs like "all good, setting up camp for the night" or "injured, send help", all with gps location. be aware some have better satellite coverage than others - the garmin is the best. know how to use a map and compass and have them - don't rely on your phone, apps, etc.
be realistic about your goals/trip. just because a 25 yr old dude crushed the colorado trail in 3 weeks doesn't mean your (my) 50 yr old arse can. imo, carry more water than you think you may need. streams and springs dry up, esp out west. wear bright colored clothes. have a whistle - most packs have one built into the chest strap now. two light sources and a charger/cords
and most of all - if you think you're in trouble, don't hesitate to call 911 if possible or trigger your gps emergency signal. mountain rescue teams NEVER charge for rescue, we'd much rather come help you out than haul out your body.
have fun out there
carry the 10 essentials. let someone know where you're going and when to expect you back. if you're out for multiple days, send a daily ping from a device like the above mentioned garmin. it will allow actual text communication. less expensive devices can send pre-programmed msgs like "all good, setting up camp for the night" or "injured, send help", all with gps location. be aware some have better satellite coverage than others - the garmin is the best. know how to use a map and compass and have them - don't rely on your phone, apps, etc.
be realistic about your goals/trip. just because a 25 yr old dude crushed the colorado trail in 3 weeks doesn't mean your (my) 50 yr old arse can. imo, carry more water than you think you may need. streams and springs dry up, esp out west. wear bright colored clothes. have a whistle - most packs have one built into the chest strap now. two light sources and a charger/cords
and most of all - if you think you're in trouble, don't hesitate to call 911 if possible or trigger your gps emergency signal. mountain rescue teams NEVER charge for rescue, we'd much rather come help you out than haul out your body.
have fun out there
Posted on 8/9/25 at 10:20 am to beaux duke
Yeah, I get that and should have clarified. From what I've read, this guy didn't prepare, maybe that's just BS.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:07 am to Oates Mustache
copy that
no idea on his level of preparedness. sounds like he was experienced but that doesn't always translate to prepared. even knowing what i know i've definitely set out alone without letting anyone know or having a garmin or map & compass. usually day hikes or a familiar overnight, but had something gone wrong it could have gone badly
no idea on his level of preparedness. sounds like he was experienced but that doesn't always translate to prepared. even knowing what i know i've definitely set out alone without letting anyone know or having a garmin or map & compass. usually day hikes or a familiar overnight, but had something gone wrong it could have gone badly
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:09 am to beaux duke
There are people who die on trails within sight of Downtown Juneau. One misstep is all it takes and a seasoned hiker is done.
Always hike with a partner. Even if its a 4 legged kind.
Always hike with a partner. Even if its a 4 legged kind.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:09 am to Oates Mustache
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I'm sorry, but hiking solo when you have a family, especially young kids at home, is selfish and stupid
It is indicative of mental illness too.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:23 am to Lexis Dad
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sent a text to his wife indicating that "the climb was more taxing than he expected and he was tired,"
This is what he admitted to his wife. I suspect he was worse off than he admitted to being.
Possibly he tried to get down after dark and fell to his death or maybe taken by a bear or mountain lion because of fatigue and comprised situational awareness.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:35 am to Lexis Dad
This guy is an idiot. He summits an hour and a a half before it gets dark? And somehow he's supposed to make his way down the mountain in the dark and then camp? It may be a while before they find his body if he got off the trail.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:28 pm to martiansgohome
Exactly. I have done that peak solo (such an awesome view). Having done wilderness high elevation hiking and fishing for decades. GPS and an InReach are essential. Trying to summit that peak and return in 3 days is perfectly doable if you start at a reasonable time, base, sleep well and start for the summit early. It is not stupid to hike solo it just takes preparation and the right mindset. Sounds like the weather was an issue which may have caused the delay. Going down is harder on that mountain than going up. There is no real trail. I have a friend that it took 3 tries to get a good day when the weather was not crap. The guy had 2 hours of decent light if he started down around 7. there are slippery spots and some spider man type moves required. He should have waited for another day when he would have summited not later than 12 or 1. If he is alive he is hurt bad IMO. Hope he makes it.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:34 pm to Nodust
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Also not sure if there would be cell service on top of cloud peak. So he may have been using a sat messenger. They are very common. Report said he texted but could have been a sat text.
I faced timed my GF from that summit. Plenty of service
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:36 pm to AlextheBodacious
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I’ve noticed with people who take up outdoors shite in adulthood, they often miss out on being taught wilderness survival and emergency preparedness. Mainly the early signs of shite going south and when to call it quits whether it’s head back to the trailhead or shelter in place.
All of this
You could send me into the Bighorns with a guide a dozen times and I still wouldn’t hike it solo on my 13th trip. Hope they find him alive for his families’ sake.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:38 pm to Lexis Dad
Dude is an idiot, you have a wife and underaged children. Save that shite until they are grown.
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