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life is a bivouac
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 30, 2011 - 07:39pm PT
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Itinerary of his hike to follow...
If you know of his where abouts please call: 760 937 0072
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panajeff
Mountain climber
CA
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Sep 30, 2011 - 07:52pm PT
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Entry date: Sept. 16, 2011
Exit date: Sept. 23, 2011
Emergency date: Monday, noon, Sept. 26, 2011
Itinerary:
Over Bishop Pass.
1. CAMP: Dusy Basin.
Descend to LeConte Canyon.
South on John Muir Trail.
Cross Palisade Creek (always difficult).
Continue south along Middle Fork of Kings River.
2. CAMP: Simpson Meadow or
between Palisade Creek and Simpson Meadow.
Cross Middle Fork of Kings River at Simpson Meadow.
Continue south along Middle Fork of Kings River.
3. CAMP: Tehipite.
Head north and into Blue Canyon.
4. CAMP: Blue Canyon.
Cross-country north through Blue Canyon.
Exit Blue Canyon over Reinstein Pass.
5. CAMP: Martha Lake.
North down Goddard Canyon.
Then south on Jonh Muir Trail.
6. CAMP: Between junction with JMT &
the Evolution Creek crossing.
Cross Evolution Creek.
Continue south on JMT.
7. Camp: Evolution Lake.
Continue south over Muir Pass.
8. Camp: Either LeConte Canyon
or Dusy Basin.
Exit over Bishop Pass.
orange jacket (sometimes), blue backpack, gray tent.
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WBraun
climber
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Sep 30, 2011 - 07:55pm PT
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Today is the 29th and he's traveling alone.
Big ass red flag !!!!!
Better get a SAR chopper to fly the itinerary route ....
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Sep 30, 2011 - 08:45pm PT
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Best of luck for a good outcome.
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Gary
climber
Desolation Row, Calif.
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Sep 30, 2011 - 11:11pm PT
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Somebody has seen him, there was a ton of people headed down into LeConte that weekend.
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Sep 30, 2011 - 11:30pm PT
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thank's for the heads up Russ.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Sep 30, 2011 - 11:36pm PT
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Let's hope for a good outcome, as Crimpie said.
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Iron Mtn.
Trad climber
Riverside, Ca.
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Good vibes being sent to this man.
Please have a good outcome.....
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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that dude is skinny and it gets cold out there at night,
hell. i couldn't even burn the wood at yuosemite creek it was so wet,
i say we find hin now.
does he have food?
can he conjugate the verb "hunt" ?
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Brad Farlinger
Social climber
Three Rivers, CA
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I am a Park Ranger who is working on the SAR of John Williams, if you have any information that might help us locate him or if you were hiking in the same areas during the same time we would like to talk to you and find out any information you might have. You can call the SAR investigations office of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park at 559-565-3762. Thank you for your help.
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Bump for John Williams.
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BW
climber
Bishop, CA
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John lives across the street from us. A nice guy who has backpacked a lot and has experience in the backcountry. Here's hoping for a good outcome.
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BW
climber
Bishop, CA
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John is inclined to wear a big white hat and glacier glasses (even around town) and he'll probably have the same on when he's found.
He wrote a book (yet to be published) about his experience on a long walk through the Sierra. It was good reading. John knows what he's doing out there.
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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Bump for a safe return.
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David Wilson
climber
CA
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bump for this guy. that's a great looking itinerary in an area i've been wanting to visit for years. i hope he's ok and we get to see a report
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BW
climber
Bishop, CA
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John's had some health problems that had kept him out out of the backcountry for quite a few years. Mostly legs and back if I can remember. Hope they haven't flared up with all the walking. Godspeed John. Weird not seeing his light on across the street and looking up above the roof in the same direction knowing he's out there somewhere.
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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so what is the latest,
i can hike the trail, but you have to drop me in at the last point of known contact.
i am available for work with search and rescue.
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Hope they haven't flared up with all the walking.
That actually gives me hope that he is just holed up somewhere resting his back. I have a messed up back and know that it can really sideline a person.
I hope they find him soon. Anyone know what resources are being used to find him? Is an active search happening? There is bad weather heading our way Tuesday.
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klinefelter
Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
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He is apparently home and well -- news via Facebook and reliable sources.
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panajeff
Mountain climber
CA
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John is home!!!! Hungry tired and late, but home. Thanks for all of the prayers and efforts everybody!
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Great news! I hope he shares his story..
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Oh, that's wonderful! I was hoping he'd just hurt himself and was safe in a tent somewhere.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Absolutely WONDERFUL news!!!!
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nature
climber
back in Tuscon Aridzona....
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TR TR TR TR TFPU!!!!!
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Porkchop_express
Trad climber
Back in the Gunks for the winter
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Thats great!!! I have been watching this thread, hoping and praying! Awesome to see a good end to this yet-to-be-told story!
Steve
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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finally the right ending
what will this do to the stock market?
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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From Thailand, a shout of oh yeah!
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Sweet!
Glad you're safe. Tell us a story.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Wow. This is great news! I feared it wouldn't end well. Awesome and welcome home John!
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Brad Farlinger
Social climber
Three Rivers, CA
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Last night John Williams hiked out of the backcountry. Thank you to all of the people who called with information, searched the areas, or help out in any other way.
Brad Farlinger
National Park Service
Investigatior for Windy SAR
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Hilt
Social climber
Utah
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Great news!!! We would love to hear the story since it must be a good one to have such an experienced hiker "late."
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Dick Erb
climber
June Lake, CA
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Glad to hear you made it back out John. You must have lost a few pounds.
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Excellent news! TR!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Boy, he better come clean or there's gonna be a digital beat-down!
He musta had an extra baggie to last another week, eh?
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Am relieved to read the good news! I don't know John, but thank SARS and everyone who helped spread the word. Great ending!
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
bouldering
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Lately I'm more aware of the dangers SaR faces, having only been put in that position because thier victims do outrageous, dumb or irresponsible things. Look at all the waste of time and potential risk of life in this case, for not better communicating his plans/ whereabouts etc.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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When are we gonna get the dirt? Someone should check his credit card history.
I think he was on a bender in Bridgeport.
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Dr. John
climber
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Oct 14, 2011 - 03:42am PT
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Hi everyone.
I'm John, the once missing hiker. I want to thank everyone for their concern and especially the people who put in their time and effort searching for me or doing what they could to increase the chances that I'd be found.
I just googled my name and the word "hiker" out of curiosity about what I'd find on the web. This site appeared at the top. I read the thread and signed up, so that I could respond.
I understand people would like a trip report, and I'm happy to provide one. Right now, though, it's after midnight and I need to get some sleep.
I'll have to return with that report--tomorrow, if I can.
Just a few minor corrections for now: I wasn't having any physical or health problems. I was and am fit. I had plantar fasciitis for about a year as a result of running too aggressively up to Paiute Pass and back down, but that, thankfully, is now history. (I missed backpacking last year because of this injury.)
Because of an unexpected car problem, I started my trip a day late and thus expected to complete the trip on Sept. 25, with an emergency date of noon, Sept. 27. I walked out at North Lake on the evening of Oct. 1, 4 days after my emergency date and, as it happens, 2 days before a big storm hit the Sierra Nevada.
I was never in any trouble, but the outside world had no way of knowing that I had simply underestimated the difficulty of the terrain and how long it would take me to cover it. The terrain was challenging and incredibly beautiful. I had a great trip, except for running low on food and knowing that I was past my emergency date.
More later.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 14, 2011 - 03:55am PT
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hey there say, nice to hear the good news....
:)
*still think a partner system is good though... :)
thank the good lord, the storm held back...
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 14, 2011 - 10:23am PT
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Welcome Dr. John! Can't wait to hear your trip report (and hopefully lots of photos of your time).
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Oct 14, 2011 - 11:30am PT
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I still say he came out early and was painting Bridgeport chartreuse.
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Dr. John
climber
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Oct 14, 2011 - 09:17pm PT
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Damned if you do and damned if you don't (set an emergency date/time). I always leave an itinerary and an emergency date with a friend. As a result, I often end up busting my ass at the end to get back in time. This time I failed.
I once camped on the shoulder of Split Mountain and didn't do the class-2 walk up to the summit, because I HAD to get back the next day.
I like backpacking solo, and I like going with a friend. For me backpacking is partly a meditation on the mountains. Being with someone can be a distraction. When traveling solo, I enjoy the necessity of being careful. It keeps me focused.
I picnicked in our city park today with some friends and shared my story about the trip, but I haven't written it up yet.
I could have taken some great pictures, if I'd had a camera. But I tend to leave the camera behind for the same reason I go solo. It, too, can interfere with being there.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 14, 2011 - 09:23pm PT
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As both John Muir and Norman Clyde - to take but two examples - were very fond of solo adventures in the Sierra, that speaks for itself.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Oct 14, 2011 - 09:29pm PT
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Glad you are safe...I thought you were in Bridgeport mingling with the 8 inbred families and dwarfs..RJ
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Oct 14, 2011 - 11:30pm PT
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Hey John, do you know Mike Loughman?
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jmap
Social climber
NC
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Oct 15, 2011 - 12:15am PT
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But I tend to leave the camera behind for the same reason I go solo. It, too, can interfere with being there.
Yes indeed.
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Oct 15, 2011 - 01:54am PT
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I was really relieved at the happy news of your safe return. When I read the posted itinerary, I said to myself “I’d be late too; who would want to hurry.” I can hardly wait to hear the story, particularly Simpson to Blue Canyon to Martha.
I nearly got stuck once in a Halloween storm in LeConte Canyon in 1978 when we considered aborting down river all the way (a foolish option, but seemed comforting since I grew up there). Instead, the weather cleared and we made it back over Bishop Pass (barely).
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