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Thanks, Tom

And “welcome” to anyone visiting via his link at Two-Heel Drive!
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December 30, 2005 Posted by gdanmitchell | People | Comments Off on Thanks, Tom

Sierra Hiker Missing Since 2003

Martha Claassen sent me an email last week concerning her husband, Fred Claassen, who disappeared in the Hoover Wilderness Area north of the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite during the summer of 2003.

Fred Claassen, 46, entered the Hoover Wilderness from Twin Lakes on Thursday, July 31, 2003. His itinerary was to hike by trail to Crown Lake, over Mule and Burro passes, returning to Twin Lakes cross-country via Matterhorn Pass and the Horse Creek drainage. He was due back Monday, August 4, 2003. Hikers reported seeing him on the afternoon of Friday, August 1, 2003 at Crown Lake. He has not been heard from since. The search area includes the Robinson Creek drainage (Barney, Peeler, Robinson, Crown, and Snow Lakes area), the Horse Creek Drainage, and the northern part of Yosemite National Park between Mule Pass, Burro Pass, and the Matterhorn.

Martha is looking for any clues from hikers who have been in the area. Read more here: Missing Hiker: Fred Claassen. The link includes additional information, a list of gear than Fred was carrying, and contact informaton in case you have any information to offer.
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June 29, 2005 Posted by gdanmitchell | People | Comments Off on Sierra Hiker Missing Since 2003

Crowd

Crowd, Vernal Fall bridge. Yosemite National Park. May 21, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.

One doesn’t know whether to weep about the ridiculous crowds or to be happy that so many people are out hiking in the Sierra.

May 22, 2005 Posted by gdanmitchell | People | 2 Comments