Years ago, I was at Chimney Pond (Katahdin) in October -- a clear, still, cold morning. I forget exactly where I was standing (I think it was on the way to the water supply, but it's been too long to be sure), when I heard a voice. It said in a normal tone: "Hello, how are you?" or words to that effect. But, there was no one there (no, this is not a religious revelation thread). I heard the voice again, "Look up on the ridge." Still no one around (no, this is not a thread about special mushrooms). So, I looked up on the ridge as directed -- a long way off, and could clearly see a person waving (he was waving something -- a jacket or something like it). And I could hear, very clearly, this person's voice as he explained that sometimes the Katahdin "bowl" acts to gather sound and focus it on a spot at the bowl's bottom. The spot where I was standing.
A very cool effect (a little unnerving too). I asked my wife to confirm that this really happened -- to doublecheck it's not just the onset of early dementia -- and she remembered the same story (she was with me on the hike, but not at the exact spot when it occurred).
Anyone ever hear of this or experience it first hand? I did a quick web check and could find no similar reports.
Hypotheses about my mental condition are expected.