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maverick01

climber
Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 12, 2018 - 10:28am PT

http://www.highsierratopix.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=18750
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Aug 12, 2018 - 01:24pm PT
https://abc30.com/man-missing-in-yosemite-park-service-asking-for-publics-help/3934979/
Bad Climber

Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
Aug 12, 2018 - 01:28pm PT
Hoo--man. Not good. Unless he intentionally skipped town, this has gotta be a recovery at this point. Condolences to friends and family.

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WBraun

climber
Aug 12, 2018 - 02:36pm PT
He wears mostly army-colored items: olive-drab green, tan, and camouflage.


Last time I looked through a high powered scope at a ledged out dude years ago wearing clothing like this I could NOT see him at all looking right at him.

They said keep looking at him.

Suddenly I saw his eyeballs and literally jumped back from the scope ..... lol.
LAhiker

Social climber
Los Angeles
Aug 14, 2018 - 04:11pm PT
Here's another article about the missing guy. Very worrisome. I hope he's found soon.

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/family-of-hiker-missing-in-yosemite-national-park-hopes-for-safe-return/1366929621

Tenczar's family says he wanted to backpack from Robinson Creek to Crown Lake, Matterhorn Canyon, Smedberg Lake, Seavey Pass and Peeler Lake. His brother says authorities found Tenczar's car parked near Robinson Creek with his phone and keys inside. Crews have followed the trails he planned to hike.

"They have said they didn't find any, any articles of clothing or anything like that of his up there. Tut they have K-9 units that have tracked him along the trail," said Matt.
aspendougy

Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 14, 2018 - 07:07pm PT
If you are hiking alone, especially in that area where a lot of the terrain is not heavily forested, wearing bright, orange colored clothing that really stands out would make more sense than wearing camos. For an aerial search, it could make a difference between being seen and being passed over while injured.

Based upon the list of lakes, it sounds to me like he really was on a fishing expedition.
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Aug 14, 2018 - 09:25pm PT
ha ha Werner-
but yeah -hoping for a good outcome here.
Miracles do happen.
10b4me

Social climber
Lida Junction
Aug 15, 2018 - 07:42am PT
His brother says authorities found Tenczar's car parked near Robinson Creek with his phone and keys inside.

I don't get that.
i'm gumby dammit

Sport climber
da ow
Aug 15, 2018 - 07:51am PT
just extra weight. also maybe they glossed over that the keys were on the tire or something like that
LAhiker

Social climber
Los Angeles
Aug 15, 2018 - 10:35pm PT
Maybe the keys that were found in the car were a whole keyring full, including car and house keys, and he either had with him (or concealed near the car) a single car key or he had some other way of getting into the car.

Here's another article with more details about Tenczar's planned route:

https://www.uniondemocrat.com/localnews/6451674-151/former-army-ranger-missing-in-northern-part-of

According to the press release, Scott Tenczar set out from the Bridgeport Ranger Station in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, where he planned to backpack from Robinson Creek to Crown Lake. Scott Tenczar then planned to travel into the Matterhorn Canyon, which is south of Slide Mountain and through where part of the Pacific Crest Trail traverses.

From there, he planned to go to Smedberg Lake, just north of Volunteer Peak and along the Pacific Crest Trail to Seavey Pass, which is at an elevation of 9,058 feet and located 1.6 miles northeast of Piute Mountain. From there, Scott Tenczar planned to return to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest at Peeler Lake before completing his trip around Aug. 8, his brother said.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 15, 2018 - 10:38pm PT
Clearly he didn’t follow his plan.
johntp

Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
Aug 15, 2018 - 10:56pm PT
This is sad. Has me re-thinking getting a SPOT type device; up until now thought it was pointless tech for noobs. If an ex Army ranger can go missing for days, what chance does an old guy like me have?
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Aug 16, 2018 - 04:42am PT
Yeah- I can see someone leaving keys behind to cut weight. He left a big itinerary to search. I do hope he comes crawling out of the mountains with a tale to tell.

Sometimes peeps don’t want to be found. In the big picture it’s all good.

Uh- WTF?^ kinda a bizarre post- there's zero evidence he disappeared himself on purpose and its definitely NOT "all good".
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Aug 16, 2018 - 05:49am PT
Has me re-thinking getting a SPOT type device; up until now thought it was pointless tech for noobs. If an ex Army ranger can go missing for days, what chance does an old guy like me have?

I have the Garmin Explorer and love it. Loaning it to my daughter who will be hiking the JMT in about a week.
Bad Climber

Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
Aug 16, 2018 - 06:35am PT
With Justthemaid on the post above. Seriously, WTF? "all good"? Tell that to the grieving friends and family the poor guy has left behind. Just try it. Walk up to his sister and brother and say, "Yeah, he's dead and gone forever. But, hey, it's all good!" Christ on cracker that's heartless. That's what you say after losing a soccer match or having to bail--safely--from a route. Jeez.

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Risk

Mountain climber
Marooned, 855 miles from Tuolumne Meadows
Aug 16, 2018 - 12:48pm PT
I've made several variations of that loop. Endless options and nameless canyons. Hope he's found safe.

ron gomez

Trad climber
Aug 16, 2018 - 02:19pm PT
Bad, I think Jutthemaid was paraphrasing what someone else said...that post may have been deleted. I kinda remember reading those words on this thread a few days ago. Justthemaid wouldn't be so calous about something like this. Hope I'm right!
Peace
Radish

Trad climber
SeKi, California
Aug 16, 2018 - 02:21pm PT
Hoping for the best. There are a 'few' stories of those who have crawled out after some time. I was working a SAR for a lone fisherman a few years ago and he surfaced with a leg fracture with the bone sticking out! I think he was out there 6 days. Crawled down to a lake after a long ridge traverse eating snow and moss. I heard his voice on the radio right after he was found and it sounded pretty strong still. If this guy was in good shape and could catch fish, he might survive long enough to find his way or be found. Lots of trained folks looking I'm sure, Good Luck to all....
johntp

Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
Aug 16, 2018 - 09:37pm PT
With Justthemaid on the post above. Seriously, WTF? "all good"? Tell that to the grieving friends and family the poor guy has left behind. Just try it. Walk up to his sister and brother and say, "Yeah, he's dead and gone forever. But, hey, it's all good!" Christ on cracker that's heartless. That's what you say after losing a soccer match or having to bail--safely--from a route. Jeez.

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Agree with Ron; jtm was responding to a prior post. Maybe you read it too fast.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Aug 16, 2018 - 10:46pm PT
hey there say, all...

oh my... joining in, to pray and hope for the best outcome...
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