Body of Missing 23-Year-Old Hiker Found at Mills Glacier, CO The body of Lucas Macaj, who had been missing from a hike at Longs Peak, was found on Thursday afternoon, May 16, on Mills Glacier near the base of Lamb’s Slide. Initial investigations indicate he took a significant fall. Rocky Mountain National Park rangers completed an on-scene investigation, and recovery operations took place by helicopter. His body was flown to […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado National Guard Joins Search for Missing Colorado Hiker at Longs Peak, CO Search efforts are continuing today, Thursday May 16, for missing hiker Lucas Macaj, who did not return from a hike at Longs Peak, Colorado, on Sunday, May 12. The search teams by Rocky Mountains National Park Rangers and local police have been supported by the Colorado Army National Guard since Wednesday, May 15. Lucas Macaj was reported missing on Sunday […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2024 0 Comments
Attention Colorado Hikers: 14ers May Have Winter Like Conditions Colorado saw one of the largest early-season snowstorms in recent memory last Tuesday through Thursday. While most resorts posted between 2-10 inches of snow from the storm, Monarch Mountain came out on top with a whopping 18 inches. Yea, there was a lot of snow in some spots. An 80 degree plus day on Monday was followed by sub-freezing temperatures […] Ryan Flynn | September 17, 2020 1 Comment
Teenager Required Flight for Life After 400-Foot Fall Off 14er Longs Peak, Colorado A 15-year-old boy from Boulder who was injured in a fall between the two highest peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado had to be rescued by helicopter on Saturday. Related: VIDEO: How to Stay Alive in the Mountains – The Deadliest Colorado 14ers The boy bell 400-feet in the Loft area between Mount Meeker and Longs Peak early on […] Climbing CragBrains | July 30, 2019 0 Comments
Body of Missing Air Force Academy Cadet Missing Since November Found on Longs Peak, CO Remains found by searchers in Rocky Mountain Park on Friday are believed to be those of missing Air Force Academy Prep School Cadet Micah Tice, who went missing in November, park officials said Friday. Tice, 20 was attempting to climb 14,259-foot-high Longs Peak. Related: Search Begins for US Air Force Cadet Missing on Longs Peak, CO Since Saturday On Thursday, […] Climbing CragBrains | July 8, 2019 0 Comments
Body of Hiker Missing Since October on 14er Long’s Peak, CO Found Rocky Mountain National Park officials recovered a body Friday morning that they believe to be a hiker who went missing late last year. Ryan Albert, 30, of New Jersey was reported overdue on Oct. 4, 2018, when he didn’t return from his hike on Long’s Peak and search efforts began the day after and continued through the season, despite a few […] SnowBrains | June 3, 2019 0 Comments
Search For USAF Academy Cadet Missing Near Longs Peak, CO has Been Suspended The search for a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet candidate reported missing from the Longs Peak area of Rocky Mountain National Park, CO has been suspended. Micah Tice, 20, was last heard from on Friday 23rd November when called his parents in Nevada, according to the academy. His vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Camry, was found at the Longs Peak Trailhead late […] SnowBrains | December 5, 2018 0 Comments
Search Begins for US Air Force Cadet Missing on Longs Peak, CO Since Saturday A search is underway for a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet candidate reported missing from the Longs Peak area of Rocky Mountain National Park, CO. Micah Tice, 20, was last heard from on Friday night when called his parents in Nevada, according to the academy. His vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Camry, was found at the Longs Peak Trailhead late Monday afternoon, though […] CragBrains | November 27, 2018 0 Comments
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