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maverick01
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Yes, heard of this report several days ago, but have not gotten confirmation on whether they were the same La Sportiva Nepal Extreme boots Matthew had on 7/17/13, but from the description, it sound like they are from a earlier time.
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maverick01
climber
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All the ice I've encountered is bulletproof.
Great, blue ice like last year, will make things interesting during our search next week.
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maverick01
climber
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Confirmed: They are not Matthews, unfortunately.
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LAhiker
Social climber
Los Angeles
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Cragman, thanks for searching despite the smoky, windy, and dangerous conditions. I hope you recover quickly from surgery. Please take care.
Maverick, thanks for working to get more information about Matt's likely route and for organizing the upcoming search. I hope it goes well and that y'all stay safe.
(Though I've been lurking lately, I think of Matt often and hope some sign of him is found soon.)
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WBraun
climber
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Spring ... 1971?
We pulled 4 bodies off Banner the fifth guy (leader) walked the wrong way west and lived .....
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Heal up, Dean! No doubt you'll be hand jammin' in a few weeks.
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The Chief
climber
Lurkerville east of Goldenville
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Go get to it Dean.... Suppose to clear up on Friday, maybe.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Heal fast and well, Cragman
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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Spring ... 1971?
We pulled 4 bodies off Banner the fifth guy (leader) walked the wrong way west and lived ..... Dill did a slideshow at the clinic one time, and had an image of that recovery - a boot sticking vertically out of the snow (person still attached) made an impression on me.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Goldenville west of Lurkerville
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Dean...That's nasty looking...Noticed the bandage when i saw you a few weeks ago and noticed Cups slung arm ...Thought maybe you 2 traded blows but decided not to pry..rj
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maverick01
climber
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Sep 16, 2015 - 04:56pm PT
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Unfortunately we were unsuccessful in finding any evidence.:(
We spent hours searching the fall zones, and the base of the glaciers, on the Southeast Glacier, including the Clyde variation, and the Ritter-Banner Saddle routes, each on separate days, to allow a good combing of the areas, but to be honest, a large group could spend weeks in just one of these areas, and still easily miss something.
We also checked the route between Ediza-Minaret Lakes, a couple of times, since Matt mentioned it being one of his objectives while in Mammoth.
Also climbed up beyond Deadhorse Lake to the check the falls zones right underneath Kehrlein Minaret, rough country.
All these areas are very steep, unstable terrain, which no one without at least a solid class 3 background should attempt.
These results will not deter us from continuing our efforts to bring closure for the Greene Family, a fellow mountain brother. As long as their are folks, who have the experience, the more importantly the willingness, to continue to search, we shall do what can to bring a successful closure for all.
So our search continues.....
PS Wishing you a quick and full recovery D.
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Sep 16, 2015 - 05:19pm PT
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Great effort, maverick. Have you posted a more detailed report of your search w/maps?
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maverick01
climber
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Sep 16, 2015 - 05:36pm PT
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How many were you in your search party?
Not nearly enough, the majority unfortunately cancelled as we got closer to the start, some had life, family or work issues, some just lost interest, which is why I have the utmost admiration for those who were willing to take time off from work, be away from family, and tackle such dangerous terrain, without even knowing Matt. Truly great and inspiring souls, that enforces my belief, that their is hope for humanity.
Smoke was bad on some days, especially Sat, visibility was very low, but did not impact search, some days had ash on, and in our tents.
Monday it rained non stop from around 10:30 on, got back to tents soaked from Minaret Lake, found the meadow where we were set-up flooding, so we packed up and headed out, which was the right decision, because it rained the rest of the day, and into the night, also their was a dusting of snow on Ritter, and some of the Minarets, as we headed out, temps dropped quickly, 39F at 8 am the next morning in Mammoth.
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maverick01
climber
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Sep 16, 2015 - 06:00pm PT
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12.5% of the 40 who said they were interested in helping. :)
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kief
Trad climber
east side
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Sep 17, 2015 - 10:50am PT
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Would this be the same "maverick" who posted this rant when members of another forum failed to step up for an amateur SAR when a hiker was missing in the Taboose Pass area?
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Sep 17, 2015 - 11:57am PT
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Who the hell cares? I believe he apologized for that...not a big deal. He puts himself out there looking for lost souls. Good for him.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Be safe Dean!
Peace
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Best Wishes!
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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be safe Dean, good luck.
TY
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Alpineholydog
Trad climber
Spring Tx
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Good travels Cragman. Thinking about all you guys still out there. Upon more reflection it still stands out that he took the crampons without the helmet. Ritter/Banner still seems right.
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