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crankster
Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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John M., Alexey, Cragman, Ryan D, etc. you obviously can't read. I've spent 95% of my time on this thread posting about why I think Matt went to Mt. Ritter. I offered a few sentences about long odds of survival.
Ryan, I'm sorry you think I'm arrogant for suggesting the focus of the search be on Mt. Ritter. You obviously know more about the area from your perch north of the border.
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michaeld
Sport climber
Sacramento
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This is no place for argument. Let it go Crankster, or take it to PM....
Mods, can you please delete any irrelevant / negative posts?
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Wolfie
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes
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Tom,
Let me know if I can help. I am a local and spend a lot of time in the surrounding mountains/terrain...willing to help in the search.
Cheers
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Yes crankster, everyone on ST is an idiot but you. Maybe there's a few of us you haven't insulted but we get the idea. Thank you for enlightening us all. We are blessed to be in the presence of such a great genius. Please talk more, it sounds like everyone really likes what you have to say.
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Wolfie
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes
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I partake in endurance running...and often train in the Lyell Canyon area and Volgesang areas. Long flat with little elevation gain until Donahue Pass. Maybe Matt went out with several objectives. Does he have a pack for running that is missing from car?
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michaeld
Sport climber
Sacramento
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Wolfie-
I believe it said he took a LARGE pack, that he possible stashed and took a smaller pack for peaks.
Page 1, Post 1
I think he would have left his larger backpack behind and took a day/summit pack with him.
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two0nine
Mountain climber
Far Away, CA
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Anyone know the forum in which he posted about water intoxication or simply the context of his post? Was he questioning about symptoms?
Also, anyone have knowledge of the what was said in the last text he made? Was it coherent, etc.?
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michaeld
Sport climber
Sacramento
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I believe summitpost at 2:45 July 16th.
I'll search for a link: No luck finding. Don't have a SP account. Can't access threads.
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
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Hey Teddy, can you please keep all updates in post #1?
Makes it much easier for everyone instead of re-reading the thread.
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crankster
Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Thanks for the insight, alli. I've cleaned up some of my posts where I was responding in anger to other's critcism. I'm mindful that Matt's friends & family are monitoring the forum and I'm sorry if they were offended.
I keep zeroing in on Mt. Ritter primarily because it is the most prominent peak in The Mammoth area. I understand he climbed Clyde Minaret sometime aroung July 11th. This would have been his enticing view from the summit:
He could have headed to Banner Peak, too. These climbs are long day-trips from the Agnew Meadow trailhead, but something that is commonly done by strong individuals like Matt.
I hope he is found soon.
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han
climber
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It will be really helpful to have the complete yet concise information in one place - gears, topos he took with him, people whom he was last in contact with, date and time summit registries checked, areas that have been searched etc.
Seems only the "lower areas" of Ritter/Banner has been searched? I am confused.
PAUL SOUZA
Aug 8, 2013 - 01:43pm PT
Hey Teddy, can you please keep all updates in post #1?
Makes it much easier for everyone instead of re-reading the thread.
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TeddyKGBee
Trad climber
Chester Springs
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 8, 2013 - 08:51pm PT
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Thanks for the suggestion. I updated the 1st post with the most current info and details. If there is something else that would be helpful to have on there, please let me know and I'll add it.
Tom
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TeddyKGBee
Trad climber
Chester Springs
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 8, 2013 - 08:58pm PT
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Cragman, Thank you. Can you please PM me when you firm up you plans and I can try to connect you with the group heading out. Your selflessness is truly amazing. Please be safe and best of luck. THANK YOU!!!!
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Wolfie
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes
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In regards to the "water intoxication"...It was found in a computer "History"! I am not sure if it was a personal or library computer...that is why I asked if anyone has looked deeper in to the history of the computer. Did Matt print anything at library?? Did he go to Mammoth Mountaineering Supply and purchase any topos for trip...food etc? They have cameras there that they could see if he was there during certain days, if staff does not remember. It is a local hang out for climbers to get beta. Someone had to have spoken to him.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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I'm trying to arrange my schedule to head in to the area on Saturday, with plans to spend a week scouring the entire Ritter/Banner area. Anyone wishing to join me is welcome.
Go get him, Dean! You are the MAN for that area!
Be safe, bro.
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tdg119
Social climber
Northampton, PA
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This is Matt's little sister, Tiffany. Thank you everyone for your ideas and thoughts. IMO, You hold a better point of view regarding the situation thanks to your knowledge of the area and the hobby. Every little bit helps and I appreciate your time and effort in helping wade through what evidence we do have.
I've read every post here and feel no contempt towards anyone; it is what it is and as someone said - I realize the various outcomes and just want the closure of finding Matt, though admittedly I won't be entirely satisfied unless I also find out what happened, what went wrong. I find it hard to believe someone as smart and fit as my brother could get himself into trouble so easily.
As to the last couple questions:
Matt was using library computers and detectives told us when they inquired about history, that it was deleted every night for security purposes. From an IT standpoint, it may still be recoverable.
In regards to the water intoxication post, he was cautioning people as he experienced it during a 40 mile hike during his stint in the Peace Corps.
His last purchase was on the 16th and was about $16. I honestly don't know what he bought but have to imagine it was investigated and was not of significance.
Thank you all again for everything.
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Western flank of Ritter has a lot going on except other people. Very remote, but close to the road.
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Wolfie
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes
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Thanks for placing these. I have been on the western flank of Ritter, and discussed with a SAR individual the potential that Matt may have ended up n this area...especially if a 30 mile day is nothing to him.
"In regards to the water intoxication post, he was cautioning people as he experienced it during a 40 mile hike during his stint in the Peace Corps." Posted by his sister...may be significant in his objective for a longer day.
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Nudge Nudge
Trad climber
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Meeting a friend at Ediza tomorrow, attempting Ritter/Banner from saddle. Will keep my eyes out. My thoughts go out to Matt's friends and family.
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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The NF of the San Joaquin River trail (in foreground) and canyon are enticing and rugged. The NF crossing was especially challenging. Just another consideration. If possible, maybe someone should check Roper's Sierra High Route in the area above the NF.
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