[pct-l] Out of Contact Hikers on PCT

[Bill Burge]

So they were at the base of San Jacinto.  That's a good thing.  I  
think the stretch from Idyllwild to the base of San Jacinto is  
probably the most trail treacherous of the area you describe (someone  
with a more intimate knowledge of the trail can correct me if there is  
a knife edge ridge or something between Cabazon and Big Bear).

BillB



On May 14, 2009, at 10:11 PM, The Dosey Family wrote:

>
> No at all, This is the message recieved from the Spot.
> SPOT Check OK. All is good in the woods!
> ESN:0-7478317
> Latitude:33.878
> Longitude:-116.6794
> Nearest Location:not known
> Distance:not known
> And here is the link to the map as well.
>
> Time:05/06/2009 18:52:19 (US/Pacific)
> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=33.878,-116.6794&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
>
> Thank you.
> Wes
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Halfmile" <halfmile at pctmap.net>
> To: "The Dosey Family" <dart at uneedspeed.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Out of Contact Hikers on PCT
>
>
> Wes,
> Do you mind sharing the last coordinates of the last SPOT message?
> -Halfmile
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 10:01 PM, The Dosey Family <dart at uneedspeed.net 
> >
> wrote:
>>
>> Bill, Thanks for your reply and the answers are
>> They are headed from South to North Mex Border to Canada,
>> The last verified physical contact was in Idyllwild on the 3rd, the  
>> last
>> spot check in was just outside San Jacinto on the 6th, just south  
>> of I-10.
>> Yes they have a cell, but there has been no response, it goes  
>> directly to
>> voice mail like it is turned off.
>> As far as prior contact, they were checking in on a regular 2-3 day
>> intervals, unless otherwise noted in out of service or off the grid  
>> areas.
>> As far as Physical availability, I live in Lake Havasu but can and  
>> will
>> make
>> myself as available as necessary. That is why I am reaching out to  
>> the
>> hiking community, and I have also been in touch with the San  
>> Bernardino
>> and
>> Riverside County Sheriff's Offices, and the PCTA, And the Forrest  
>> Rangers
>> in
>> the area, AND a couple of the Trail Angles, primarily Andrea ( Pct  
>> Mom in
>> Washington) AND Donna (L-Rod) in Southern California to try and  
>> pass the
>> word along and get some sort of information on these two.
>> Any help is certainly welcome and appreciated and Please feel free  
>> to e
>> mail
>> me at dart at uneedspeed.net or call me at 928-486-0286 at any time.
>> Thank you for your e mail and your help.
>> Wes Dosey
>> Lake Havasu City.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bill Burge" <bill at burge.com>
>> Cc: <Pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:49 PM
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Out of Contact Hikers on PCT
>>
>>
>>>
>>> A few questions:
>>>
>>> Are they going from south to north? (Mex --> Can)
>>>
>>> Idyllwild --> Big Bear is about 100 miles of trail. Had they left
>>> Idyllwild when the last SPoT message was sent?
>>>
>>> Are they carrying a cell phone? (there would probably be coverage
>>> from San Jacinto to the the 10 freeway and and part of the way up  
>>> from
>>> the 10)
>>>
>>> How often were they making SPoT messages before the 6th?
>>>
>>> How available are you, physically, if there is a problem?
>>>
>>> I am familiar with portions of that area and will help if I can (but
>>> it is 2+ hour drive to get there).
>>>
>>> BillB
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On May 14, 2009, at 9:35 PM, The Dosey Family wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello Hikers, I need your assistance, I am the primary Home
>>>> Contact / Food Supply / help line for a couple of Through hikers
>>>> that have fallen out of contact as of 9 days ago, they are on the
>>>> Pct Estimated location is between Big Bear and Idyllwild. It is a
>>>> Couple ( Husband and Wife) the last check in contact was made via
>>>> Spot Gps on the 6th, He is a 6-1 190 male long dark hair most  
>>>> likely
>>>> a beard with blue pack, she is a 5-2 130 female dark hair, with a
>>>> Red Pack, Their names are Jake and Sarah Crabtree. Not sure if they
>>>> have trail names or not, at present none I am aware of but I am not
>>>> on the trail. If anyone has crossed their path or has any
>>>> information as to possible sightings of them the information would
>>>> be greatly appreciated. You can reach me directly at dart at uneedspeed.net
>>>> Thank you all for your assistance.
>>>> Wes
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