[pct-l] Out of Contact Hikers on PCT

[The Dosey Family]

Well that is somewhat reassuring, Unfortunately I have no knowledge of the 
trail at all, I am home support, and only know what I have learned in the 
last day from maps and other replies. But what has happened beyond that is 
the puzzle at this point, I have questioned as to what the weather from the 
fires has done to the area and wondered if that could be causing the lack of 
contact?

Wes


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Burge" <bill at burge.com>
To: "PCTL Listserve" <Pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Out of Contact Hikers on PCT


>
> 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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