His name was NOT in the log book at summit of Mt. Ritter. via Ritter/Banner saddle. No sign of him in region - spoke with climbers from Clyde Variation, and Banner Peak, but NOT SE Glacier route (where previous accidents occurred). Matthew, his friends and family are in my prayers.
helmuthjohn - Aug 31, 2013 12:50 am - Hasn't voted
ansel adams wilderness
Noticed poster at agnew trailhead on 8/9/13. We went to ediza to set up basecamp and I hiked up to base of ritter and banner. The next day, we went up to iceberg, cecile, and down to minaret. Afterwards, we left the wilderness via devils postpile NM. On our last day (sunday), we met a man and a women couple on the trial who were looking for him...we really close to where the minaret creek is cascading down the rocky slope. We were looking for anything out of the ordinary during our entire trip...and didn't see anything...All tents and gear had people around them, etc. On the route/loop we took there are many places to detour off the trail and climb up, etc. Hope this fella turns up!!!
mountainlion775 - Aug 15, 2013 12:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Ansel Adams WildernessHis name was NOT in the log book at summit of Mt. Ritter. via Ritter/Banner saddle. No sign of him in region - spoke with climbers from Clyde Variation, and Banner Peak, but NOT SE Glacier route (where previous accidents occurred). Matthew, his friends and family are in my prayers.
helmuthjohn - Aug 31, 2013 12:50 am - Hasn't voted
ansel adams wildernessNoticed poster at agnew trailhead on 8/9/13. We went to ediza to set up basecamp and I hiked up to base of ritter and banner. The next day, we went up to iceberg, cecile, and down to minaret. Afterwards, we left the wilderness via devils postpile NM. On our last day (sunday), we met a man and a women couple on the trial who were looking for him...we really close to where the minaret creek is cascading down the rocky slope. We were looking for anything out of the ordinary during our entire trip...and didn't see anything...All tents and gear had people around them, etc. On the route/loop we took there are many places to detour off the trail and climb up, etc. Hope this fella turns up!!!