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Kirkwood, CA Ski Patroller Found Dead After 12-Day Search in California

According to KRAD Kirkwood Rescue Avalanche Dog Foundation, John Greeverโ€™s body was recovered yesterday. We donโ€™t have any other details at this time. โ€œUpdate: Johnโ€™s remains were recovered this morning. This brings closure to his Family and Patrol Family. This is a HUGE loss to our community and team. Thank you all for getting information outโ€ฆ we will share the [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 15, 2019
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73-Year Old Hiker Survived a Week Lost in California Wilderness by Drinking Water from a Creek

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A 73-year-old hiker survived a week on his own in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, CA after getting separated from his group while hiking to the summit of 8,000-foot Mount Waterman in Angeles National Forest. Related: Unprepared Hiker Survives 4-Nights Lost in Snowy Utah Wilderness Dressed in Shorts and T-Shirt The rescue effort that included more than [โ€ฆ]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 1, 2019
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Hikers Missing on Mount Baldy, CA for 5-Days Found Thanks to Their Footprints in the Snow

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Two hikers who had been missing since the weekend on Californiaโ€™s Mount Baldy have been found alive after five days of desperate searching, The San Bernardino County Sheriff reported late Wednesday. Eric Desplinter and Gabrielle Wallace went hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains in San Bernardino County, California, on Saturday and were expected to return the same evening. But when [โ€ฆ]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 12, 2019
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Canadian Skier Missing at Whiteface Mountain, NY Turns Up Safe & Well almost 3000 Miles Away in California

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We wrote last week about a Canadian skier missing at Whiteface Mountain, NY and the police efforts and public appeal for his whereabouts. In a bizarre new twist, he has turned up, safe and well, almost 3000 miles away, reports NBC. New York State Police said Constantinos โ€œDannyโ€ Filippidis, 49, of Toronto, was found 2,900 miles away Tuesday in Sacramento. [โ€ฆ]

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Steven Agar | February 16, 2018
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Missing Hiker Found in Rocky Mountain National Park

August 7th, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO: 60 year-old Steve Elliott started ascending Longs Peak on a stormy Friday morning, intending to hike Clarkโ€™s Arrow and the Loft Route, and then return via the Keyhole Route. The round trip is estimated at 13 miles with 5,300 feet of elevation gain -but the Texas native did not make it that far.   On Saturday morning, the [โ€ฆ]

Spencer Miller | August 14, 2017
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Sad News: Missing Hiker Found Deceased Near Outpost Camp, CA

Inyo County Sheriffโ€™s Press Release: At noon today Dongying โ€œCindyโ€ Qiu was located deceased at the base of a frozen waterfall near Outpost Camp. It is believed that she fell approximately 60 feet through a snow chute at the top of the waterfall (located on the southwest side of Outpost Camp, about a quarter mile off trail). โ€œThis is an [โ€ฆ]

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Chris Wallner | May 23, 2017
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UPDATE: Body of Missing Mt. Rose Skier Found Buried In Avalanche

A 60 year old male skier was missing after being caught in an avalanche on Saturday morning in the Jackpot Chutes at Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe, NV. The skier reportedly hiked up Mt. Rose ski resort to ski the Jackpot Chutes.  The Jackpot Chutes area were closed at the time. The man was found without any avalanche equipment shortly before 1:00pm [โ€ฆ]

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Chris Wallner | December 11, 2016
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$10 Million in Gold Coins Found in CAโ€™s Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Buried treasure is definitely still out there. A couple in Californiaโ€™s Sierra Nevada Mountains just found $10 million in gold US coins on their property. โ€œA California couple who say they had walked by the same spot on their Sierra Nevada property many times over many years are an estimated $10 million or so richer after digging up eight rusty old cans containing 1,427 very valuable gold coins. Itโ€™s thought to be the most valuable discovery of such coins in U.S. history.โ€ โ€“ NPR This couple was walking along a ridge on their property when they saw these cans. The started digging and didnโ€™t stop [โ€ฆ]

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