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ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Aug 16, 2018 - 11:45pm PT
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i'm gumby dammit

Sport climber
da ow
Aug 17, 2018 - 12:03am PT
Sometimes peeps don’t want to be found. In the big picture it’s all good.
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.

BAd
I don't know who made the first quoted post since it doesn't seem to be there any more, but I took it as to mean him disappearing himself not offing himself without a trace. This would represent gone forever but not dead and gone forever. And maybe not even gone forever. But I could see it both ways. Remember, what we envision when we read something invariably has a huge amount of our own personal bias just as the same story paraphrased by two people often seems like two different stories.
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Aug 17, 2018 - 06:38am PT
Evidently I need to explain. English teacher flunks his reading comprehension exam :).

I didn't say that that "All good" comment- some dude from Hawaii did. He deleted it- which may explain the confusion. Forgot to post his name and it's in a quote box.

I felt it was insensitive to insinuate that he had willingly(?) disappeared and it's definitely not a "good" situation for friends family and the search teams now involved.\

Mahalo my a$$
Gary

Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
Aug 17, 2018 - 06:56am PT
I think BAd was agreeing with you, JTM.
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Aug 17, 2018 - 06:58am PT
Its all very confusing. Quoted then re- quoted with some stuff deleted. I'm evidently not comprehending much myself at this point. I need a coffee.

Edit to add: Just hope he's found. Article says he left his phone in the car as well. I don't backpack- Is that normal to leave your cell behind for long backcountry trips because the battery might die? - or does it hint that he was only out for a day hike?
10b4me

Social climber
Lida Junction
Aug 17, 2018 - 08:01am PT
Is that normal to leave your cell behind for long backcountry trips because the battery might die?

that, and most times one can't get reception.
i'm gumby dammit

Sport climber
da ow
Aug 17, 2018 - 08:55am PT
Personally I consider the phone to be one of the most important safety devices you can have. Just look at the rescue on Conness to see one of the most recent examples. https://www.facebook.com/MonoSheriff/posts/2049117815100441

Even an off phone can help.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 17, 2018 - 10:28am PT
An ACR PLB is lighter and far more accurate. And it doesn’t send out false messages.
Lennox

climber
in the land of the blind
Aug 17, 2018 - 10:39am PT
Bad is clearly agreeing with JTM

It is not clear.

In full context it it is not difficult to figure out what Bad and JTM meant. Yesterday I read Bad’s post prior to reading JTM’s post. I thought I knew what was going on, then confirmed it by reading JTM’s quote of the offending statement, and then I thought to myself how Bad could have made his meaning clearer.

It would have been clearer if Bad had said, “I agree with Justthemaid . . .” or even, “I’m with JTM . . .” instead of, “With Justthemaid on the post above. Seriously, WTF? "all good"?”

On its own it is unclear if he is saying, “I’m with her on this” or “WTF is with her post above?”
bit'er ol' guy

climber
the past
Aug 17, 2018 - 11:20am PT
Most of the people who post on this site have been missing from the valley for years,
Radish

Trad climber
SeKi, California
Aug 17, 2018 - 11:29am PT
Hyper Bole Fluff, egoing bumper cars!! Damn it lets talk about who the guy is, where he could be, Maps, Photos, aerial stuff, all that is SAR instead of useless verbage......
And now there's a Park Employee missing too. Since Wednesday!
LAhiker

Social climber
Los Angeles
Aug 18, 2018 - 10:38am PT
Yosemite employee John Cogdell has been found, but the update on Yoesemite National Park's Facebook (quoted below) sounds ominous, and another Park Service employee has offered condolences to his family.

UPDATE: He has been found. No further details available pending investigation.

Scott Tenczar remains missing.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Aug 18, 2018 - 10:57am PT
Bad is clearly agreeing with JTM

It is not clear.


It was completely clear before the original (offensive) post was deleted. But it was confusing afterwards.

Back to the original purpose of this thread, which is to spread the word about this missing hiker, especially to anyone who may have been in the area in that time frame or since.
kunlun_shan

Mountain climber
SF, CA
Aug 18, 2018 - 12:08pm PT
Agree w/Reilly on the ACR PLB.

Recently I got a Garmin Mini inReach. I always found the larger inReaches too heavy, but the mini is 3.5oz. Unlike the ACR, it needs a subscription plan, so I have the minimal for $12/mo (annual subscription), which comes with 10 msgs/month, unlimited preset messages. Its very handy for long distance communication in areas w/out cell reception, and invaluable in an emergency to be able to explain the situation vs. an "SOS" w/no details.

inReach uses the Iridium satellite network, which is much more reliable and ubiquitous than Globalstar used by SPOT.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Aug 18, 2018 - 12:22pm PT
I think I read it clearly. Just the Maid commented on someones very insensitive comment and she was right.
landcruiserbob

Trad climber
Any island that has waves
Aug 18, 2018 - 08:12pm PT
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.

BAd

^^^ 3rd post on the thread^^^ talk about insensitive?

“This has got to be a recovery at this point” BAd?

My original post which I deleted since it could be interpreted to be negative by anyone whom sees the world partly cloudy, half full, or works for the union.

Scott was doing what he loved & was in an environment of his choice on his terms. Let’s all hope we get that opportunity.

It is all good

Aloha and be well

Rg
cleo

Social climber
wherever you go, there you are
Aug 20, 2018 - 03:17pm PT
Sad news

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article217025195.html
Bad Climber

Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
Aug 20, 2018 - 07:24pm PT
Again, condolences to family and friends. In no way is this "all good" Rg. It's a damn shame. I was merely making a practical observation, which, as you can seem, turned out to be correct. Anyone that long over due almost never makes it back. But, hey, at least when a good friend was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, I didn't say, Hey, it's all good.

BAd
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