Here's hoping the Dad's military survival and orienteering skills come to the fore.

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"The search for a missing Minnesota father and son continues in the mountains west of Denver, Colo. Tuesday.

Damien McManus and his 18-year-old son Evan — a St. Louis Park High School Senior — were last seen six days ago.

Despite a search involving more than 50 rescuers on foot, snowmobiles, SUVs and a helicopter, there has still been no trace of the father and son. "

http://kdvr.com/2014/04/08/search-to-resume-tuesday-for-missing-minnesota-hikers-near-echo-lake/

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/04/08/search-for-mn-hikers-missing-in-co-continues/





http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/search-father-son-hikers-lost-rockies-ramps-n75031

Looks like their time ran out. Tragic end to a fun trip.

Search called off for Damian and Evan McManus, Minnesota father and son missing in Echo Lake area

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/search-called-off-for-damian-and-evan-mcmanus-minnesota-father-and-son-missing-in-echo-lake-area

"It had snowed in the Echo Lake area from Wednesday, April 2, the day the men arrived at the lake, through Saturday, and the father and son could have faced 2 to 3 feet of snow, searchers said."

"Friends and family members encouraged everyone to keep their hopes up on a Facebook page called "Missing: Damian and Evan McManus."
https://www.facebook.com/groups/302383249916629