Sean O'Rourke, also known on his blog as Dr. Dirtbag has not been heard from since May 8. He posted a notice of his ascent of Lackawana Peak on his blog at that time and moved on to Buckskin but was turned back by lightning. We are fairly certain that on Tuesday May 9 Sean attempted a climb of Shoshoni and Apache Peaks from the Long Lake Trailhead They received heavy snow in that area Wednesday and Thursday.
Road 72 is plowed and open. Its about 5 miles from there to the Long Lake Trailhead, but this time of year the trailhead road is closed 2 miles below the trailhead. So, its about 3 miles from pavement to where Sean would have parked. It would be ski-able to get into where he might have parked.
Sean’s car is a dark green Honda Element with New Mexico license 705TKL.
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has been notified and given this information, but they seem understaffed and overwhelmed by incidents related to the late spring snow storm.
Sean's parents can be reached by email at cfddor@swcp.com
/courtesy 14ers and mountainproject
