3 Hikers who VANISHED randomly... but were somehow found YEARS later?

3 disturbing stories of hikers who vanished from the wilderness, only to be found YEARS later...

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[thParallelwildernessrescue]

This is Bud Carr, thanks for the kind words. Rachel passed away from exposure to the elements. Very accurate representation of her case and facts surrounding it. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

[scottyperkins]

On behalf of Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue, thank you very much for the shout-out and the resulting donations! We appreciate it very much!

[YudronWangmo]

I'm 65. It's a funny age, you feel like your old self inside, and you're still walking and doing chores normally. It's easy to forget that your endurance, flexibility. strength, balance, and balance, etc have declined. I recently had to sit myself down and have "the talk" with myself. No more solo hikes.

[aproxamillionwasps]

My dad was a volunteer SAR president for years, I used to be the “lost hiker” in training exercises and they would carry me off the mountain. There were lots of late night phone calls where they would have to go out and find someone. I was always so proud of him for that.

[cwhwvog]

Hi Kyle I'm a Brit who has hiked in a lot of places around the world. A huge difference between Europe and North America is that the backcountry areas in Europe are nowhere near as large and remote as you have and you are much more likely to come across, or be seen by, other hikers (unless you fall down a crevasse or something), so less likely to just disappear for years. I once trekked up Wolverine Pass outside Golden BC and in nine hours didn't see a soul. Very unlikely that would happen in Europe. Enjoy the trip!

[littlebear]

The health of a 66 year old varies WILDLY. Some are very much declining, others are physically more like someone in their 40s. My great-grandmother lived until 103, my father is currently closing in on 80 and he's still doing quite adventurous things - he just came back from a photography trip in Norway and has another one planned in February for the Serengeti.

[charlieswearingen]

I worked in that area for the Forest Service for about thirty years and knew Jack as an acquaintance. He was in good physical condition, knew all the landmarks, and knew his way around that area. Sadly, he was found only about 15 miles from the trailhead, almost all downhill on a clearly discernible trail to the trailhead. Many medical events, such as kidney failure, stroke, and heart attack, cause you to feel like you have to go to the bathroom immediately, and that might explain the inside-out jeans and underwear.

[sheraeguerrero]

Thank you for mentioning Rachel. She was my friend in high school. I miss her alot and think of her always. She was such a kind soul, and she would help anyone who needed it. Rachel was a person who had a contagious smile and laugh. She would always make me laugh when we talked. I met Rachel in 9th grade, we had intro to drama together so we would have to be on stage pretending to be trees or animals. It was funny then our junior year we had stage craft together so we would get the theater stage ready for shows me, her, and 3 more students. That class was fun because we were always able to play with the props. After high school me n rachel lost touch but I always considered her a friend, and always will. I still talk about her even now, and I know that if she was here she would still be the free spirit she always was, with her red hair, and amazing smile..that is how I remember her. I still can’t believe she’s gone. 😥 but I think of her as a guardian angel to her friends and family. I hope she is resting in peace.

[potslite]

As soon as you said Oct, I thought NOPE! I’ve been in an ice/snowstorm with 70mph winds at that elevation, (in a shelter and carrying extra emergency food, ) in AUGUST! Never ever underestimate mountains. Motorcyclists have a mantra…dress for the fall, not the ride.

[annfrank]

Thanks for the volunteer SAR team shout out! We are everywhere :) pay our own way and fundraise for our gear, dogs, trainings, etc.

[denlaf]

The most incredible part of this story is that a man who was a part of Bud’s team is named Kevin Dares. Kevin’s girlfriend, Samantha Sayers, went missing 3 years before on Mt Vesper, also in the North Cascades. She has not yet been found. He understood deeply the pain of Rachel’s family. You are amazing and selfless, Kevin!

[janiceconnett]

I'm from Albuquerque NM. I was at Zermatt Switzerland and on way to Matterhorn's viewing area by tram in 1958 when a body floated down the river there, released from the snowmelt off the glacier area. It was of a climber that had perished decades beforehand (old climbing gear/clothes).

[TheDrakanMaster]

You should do some videos on people who were missing for a long time but were found alive

[mollymelena]

I thought this video was about people who disappeared but found years later ALIVE :(

[coreverwirrt]

This is very important. Never let the summit fever get to you. Even if the summit is already visible and seems close enough to touch, if for some reason you have doubts and a bad feeling or are totally exhausted, then turn around! You only have one life, but you can try again. I tried three times on Kangchenjunga, unfortunately I had to turn back three times. In the end, I and two others succeeded the following year. I think if I hadn't turned back, I would have stayed on the mountain.

[brittanywertz]

I spent a week with Rachel in Northern Ireland and she was one of the sweetest people 🥺

[jackspring]

Watching from the UK. I haven't been to Switzerland but I did live in Germany, Bavaria and its almost impossible to describe the dreamlike, fairy tale landscapes over there, in summer and winter. I remember once jumping on the wrong train and ending up in the foothills of the Alps in a small quaint little station that must have been at least a hundred years old. It was a frosty but sunny morning and the view was unforgettable.

[luciemarinov]

Really appreciate your videos, from California! Non hiker, 78, but still riding my horse!

[HikingwithGus]

I live just a few miles from where Rachael was lost and then found. She was found in a tree well in her bag. The snow that time of year up here is what we call Cascade concrete, it's wet and heavy. The storm lasted for days when she was lost would severe and a GPS unit would not have worked due to the heavy snow and weather conditions. We have had a bunch of missing people in this area. Some found some not.

Check into Patricia "Patti" Krieger, who was lost on Sauk Mtn. This is a very popular hike, but she is still missing. Her dog showed up many miles from where she was last seen.

BTW i am 66 years old and a solo all the time, I have been hiking and backpacking since I was 12. And yes, you never know when your number is up no matter how careful you are. ;)

[aaronsause]

So, I was the injuree of an attempted murder/carjacking, with a nice smashed up leg n stuff, and as much as i used to love hiking and the outdoors, I don't get out much any more...regardless, i still like watching your stories and enthusiasm for the outdoors...i think you will get to a million for sure!!!