Called family and got some answers (red) to the below questions.


Why weren't the outdoor community forums alerted to this early on?

Family was out of state, contacted LE 11/15.

Is the source confirmed that states that the family was contacted on 11/8? This could be a key piece of evidence in narrowing down Mikes location at the time.

Yes, Mike texted his parents.

Was he planning a day hike or overnight trip?

Day hike.

Did he leave his proposed routes for Whitney of Russell on the computer or maybe in Secor's book, or maybe another friend outside of his immediate circle of friends?

Left an itinerary, Mike had planned to day hike Russell.

Have wilderness permits been checked to see if anyone else was out at the same time Mike was, even if they entered from another trailhead?

Some have been pulled.

Have flyers been posted in the area?

Don't know.

What was Mikes experience? What gear did he have with him (descriptions), does he have wilderness first-aid experience?

Experienced, had all the gear to deal with conditions.


Last edited by Maverick; 11/19/15 03:30 PM.