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maverick01
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 27, 2018 - 05:26pm PT
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SEKI NP:
Park Rangers are seeking information from the public to aid in the search for a missing hiker, 67-year-old Stephen McGuire, from Washington. Mr. McGuire has been hiking the Pacific Crest Trail northwards since March, and uses the trail name “Bible.” He was last seen near Kearsarge Pass in Kings Canyon National Park on Friday, May 18th, by another hiker who noted with concern that Mr. McGuire seemed tired and low on food. He was reported missing to the US Forest Service on Wednesday, May 23rd.
Mr. McGuire has not yet collected his next planned food resupply, located in Mammoth, CA. His previous resupply would have lasted him until approximately May 22nd. While Mr. McGuire is an experienced hiker, he is not familiar with the area, and higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada have experienced winter storm conditions in recent days.
Mr. McGuire is 5’6” tall, athletically built, Caucasion, and has black hair and a beard, both partially gray. He is outfitted with a black puffy jacket (pictured), and believed to be carrying a green backpack and green tent.
Personnel from the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are currently working with Inyo National Forest and the NPS Investigative Services Branch to gather information that will aid in the search for Mr. McGuire. If you have any information, or if you have hiked between Mt. Whitney and Reds Meadow since Thursday, May 10th, whether or not you think you saw Mr. McGuire, please call the tipline at 888-653-0009.
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BruceHildenbrand
Social climber
Mountain View/Boulder
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May 27, 2018 - 06:05pm PT
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Best wishes for a positive outcome. Maybe an undertaking like this is just too big to do it with a partner, but it is interesting that a large number of hikers who attempt the PCT do it solo. If something goes wrong you definitely have less options for a recovery.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 27, 2018 - 06:35pm PT
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Also hoping for a good outcome. Any adventure is just that, an adventure with outcomes undetermined.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 27, 2018 - 06:45pm PT
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hey there say, lynne and all... joining in, for prayers for a good outcome...
hope someone can spot him, too, and give a good update,
sooner, than later...
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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May 28, 2018 - 05:52am PT
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I noticed a plethora of thru-hikers divert to lower elevation in Bishop this week. It's still been snowing at elevation on and off for the last couple weeks. Talked to a couple of guys who said the trail in this section is pretty treacherous and difficult to follow right now.
Fingers crossed- Also hoping he shows up.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 30, 2018 - 12:02am PT
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hey there say, ... whewwww... and wow... so very good!!!
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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May 30, 2018 - 12:23am PT
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made my day !!
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