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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Odds are odd. There isn't much in life more important than doing everything possible for the ones you love.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Odds are odd. There isn't much in life more important than doing everything possible for the ones you love.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
extraordinaire
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We spoke about doing Ritter, Banner, Clyde, and the cross country hike between Ediza, Iceberg, Cecile, and Minaret lake. He was unclear of his itinerary for the day when he got of the bus at Devils Postpile. Was Clyde Minaret (area) searched?
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TeddyKGBee
Trad climber
Chester Springs
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 5, 2013 - 11:48pm PT
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Matt was at Clyde on the 11th. It was one place that we know he went. All permits were searched and SAR is contacting those who had permits in the area to talk with them. Thanks!
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Dr. Christ
Mountain climber
State of Mine
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I had a friend disappear a few years ago from Sacramento. Four days later he turned up in Reno and did not remember how he got there. A bartender in Sac remembered him having drinks and leaving "wasted" with a shady looking guy. He didn't talk about the incident and withdrew from most of his friends.
Clearly an accident in the mountains is not the only (or worst) scenario, especially if he caught a ride with someone. All you can do is hope for the best.
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Dr. Christ
Mountain climber
State of Mine
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I assumed that is what happened... and I fail to see any humor in it.
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R and Y
Trad climber
CA
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Hey Tom Sorry to hear about your friend. If I were in your shoes I would I would talk to the folks at Tom Brown's tracker school and ask for help. I've taken a few classes from Tom and his instructors and they are a pretty impressive group of people. There is a search and forensic tracking team associated with the school and they will come out and lend you a hand if you ask. You can get ahold of them through Tom Brown's school website at www.trackerschool.com.
best of luck
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michaeld
Sport climber
Sacramento
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Could he have gotten a ride? His car broke down, hitch hiking...
But that's not a good route to let your mind wander down.
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Guernica
climber
right there, right then
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Great idea R & Y.
Warmest thoughts for your friend, and the very best of luck in your search.
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Roots
Mountain climber
SoCal
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bump!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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I hate bringing things like this up, and it's never a pleasant subject. Is there a chance that maybe he had some issues in his life he may have been hiding from those close to him?
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Stevee B
Mountain climber
Oakland, CA
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Sending more good vibes. Hoping for the best possible outcome.
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Crazy Bat
Sport climber
Birmingham, AL & Seweanee, TN
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Took this photo on the 17th. These guys had just topped out on Zodiac.
Probably not him.
Just curious, why are his eyes listed as brown, but they look blue in the photo posted of him?
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
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Doesn't look like Matt.
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Dr. Christ
Mountain climber
State of Mine
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dats dodds
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PeteC
climber
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That pic is Mammoth Locals Brett Dodds and cousin Cameron.
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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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I hate bringing things like this up, and it's never a pleasant subject. Is there a chance that maybe he had some issues in his life he may have been hiding from those close to him?
I think it's always something to ask. I cant remember exactley but I recall an incident in supertopo history where it actaully happend. Some kid had traveled off to Bishop without informing his family, purposefully. This situation just doesnt feel the same to me.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there all, say, ... just stopped in, hoping...
i did not realize it had been this long, :(
since he was missing, ...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Not to worry Cragman, those are aid ladders. And clean to boot!
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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That guys eyes are amazingly blue. It should make him easier to pick out of a crowd.
I hope he comes hiking out tomorrow.
I've done a bunch of really psycho hikes in my life. One time I carried an old EPIRB, but I always tell people that if a quick search doesn't find me, don't bother. I'm always changing my mind and heading through a different pass or river valley.
If anyone gets lost or injured, the way to signal searchers is to grab whatever you can and make the biggest "X" on the ground that you can. Put it in an open spot and make it as easy to see as possible. They will find that X in no time simply by flying over the different drainages.
Also carry a couple of basics.
My number one basic that I always carry is an extra large lawn garbage bag. They make great little shelters to crawl inside. Just poke a hole for breathing. I heard about that trick from a story of Bridwell using a garbage bag or a light bivy sack on the Moose's Tooth. They work great.
You can carry a PLB, but few do. They are expensive. The difference between a PLB and the old EPIRB's is that a PLB transmits your precise GPS coordinates to the SAR/SAT system. I'm not sure if they still do this, but you used to have to register them to yourself. When they got your signal, they instantly know who and where you are.
An EPIRB is just a beacon, and needs directional receivers to precisely find you.
The giant X is the most important thing. Way better than a signal mirror.
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