This comments about “then don’t hike alone” always frustrates me. There are SO many times that having a companion isn’t an option. For many reasons. Are people just supposed to stay home? Watch tv instead because it’s safer? I think using a buddy as a check-in, carrying some type of PLB or SatCom, and leaving your route with someone are all much better advice than telling people not to hike if they can’t find someone to hike with.
I think it depends on the place (high altitude, distance, geographic area). There are some ways/places of hiking that shouldn't be done if you're going by yourself due to the various hazards.
One obvious question is: Why didn't Robert, a veteran climber and hiker, have a SatCom device with him?! Thanks for your advice to everyone, hikers or just those who go for walks in rough country, to _never_ go down a part of the area that you can't get back up from. I can recall five times when people have gotten trapped because they couldn't climb back out. Most were rescued, but two died. Sadly, I'm pretty sure there are many such stories.
@@TangledNana Yes, and a mirror or, even better, a mylar survival blanket. If you've seen what the views of mountainous or forested terrain are like from a helicopter, you know it's vital to be able to really stand out.
Everyone who does serious hikes, particularly the PCT, CDT or AT should have a Garmin or some other GPS emergency locator device. I know they can be expensive, as are their subscriptions. But the truth is the alternative is having your remains found at the bottom of a ravine. And costing the county, state & taxpayers serious $ looking for you. You’re not too good, or too old, or too experienced for it, no one is. Hikers literally don’t have to go missing now folks. Technology is currently at a place where, like it or not, going missing while on trail is now essentially a choice. Get the beacon & stay safe!✌️ (I know you stressed the importance of getting one at the very end of the video Bryan, just wanted to piggyback off of your comments).
Agree. I used to hike extensively in the San Jacinto Wilderness area, and you really have to know what you're doing and be prepared, especially when it comes to the weather. Once a fast-moving lightning storm moved in and pinned me down for a while and another time, as I reached the higher elevations a light snowfall obscured the trail, and I lost it and it was getting dark quick, it was quite the challenge making my way back down and finding my truck. Those are just a couple of the more memorable adventures up there and there were many.
i frequent this area and there are many massive drop offs, fuller ridge is the deadliest section of this trail. one wrong step can lead to falling down hundreds of feet of extremely steep terrain
Great video, thank you for covering this. I volunteered in one of the ground searches for Robert. He was actually last seen on 4/15/24, he was hiking with others who were just a few hours behind him and were faster hikers than him who would’ve caught up. Something definitely happened in the first day or two since they last saw him. There was a lot off bees swarming that year in the area he got off trail, many people were bypassing it creating a false trail and it’s believed Robert may have taken it and gotten lost off trail that way. Since he was in a ravine it’s possible he also was trying to get water and experienced a medical issue. He was 5 miles from the community of Snow Creek, it’s just so crazy to think of how close he was to civilization and help.
Not many people follow what they really want to do in life - Robert did !! Unfortunately he died doing what he loved - but he was doing what he loved !! Peace ! Robert !
It would be great if you show on a map where people (you mentioned several during this clip) were last seen just as a recap because I can't remember. The PCT is so long. Same with if remains are found. I always wish I could see on a map where the remains were found and where they searched and how the person's planned route was. As a former rescue worker with a dog this is very interesting to me.
It seems to me that these people who go missing, a lot of resources is spent searching for them. It would probably be cheaper in the long run to issue every hiker with their permit GPS tracking device instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars searching for them. It's such cheap technology and readily available now that it seems foolish to not carry one.
I totally agree, I have always wondered why this is not required. I think if they required permits and issued a personal gps tracking device requiring a deposit, that would weed out people who have no business hiking some of these trails.
Very good Bryan and thank you. Regarding Mr. Budinski there is the paradox of experience/exposure. On the one hand he had an enormous amount of experience to protect himself but on the other hand the more often you engage in risky activities the more likely that something will go uncontrollably wrong. Very few skydiving deaths among first timers; most with hundreds or thousands of dives. Lastly, especially if you’re solo, carry an InReach or other and carry it on your person, not on your backpack.
Robert is probably the most accomplished but accident prone hiker that I’ve ever heard profiled. As always, my thoughts and prayers 🙏to his family and friends. And YES get a GarminInreach or other satellite 📡 device. 👍☮️🌞🥾🌲🎒
I love my satcom device. I originally got it to make my husband and mom feel better. But I feel good having it. My husband always tracks me and my daughter in our trips. He has busted me for leaving it in the car on one hike. And was able to see that I went in a 3-mile circle when I took off in the wrong direction on another BP trip
If the PCT hiker was driven AROUND the Idyllwild area as you reported, he would not have been found at the base of Mt. San Jacinto after an apparent fall. He'd have to have gone through Idy in order to be up on the trail where his pack was found. I lived in Idy in the early 90's. Hiked the area and was on a SAR team. If the guy was as familiar with the trail as you say, having traversed it four times already, and had 10k prior miles under his belt around the world, I think he had a medical event or stumbled/slipped on the sandy surface or a branch/rock and fell to his end. At least his family has closure now.
My condolences to Robert's family and loved ones. My husband passed in 2022. I know the hole that a husband father and grandfather leaves in a family. Praying for your strength and peace in this time of loss
It seems obvious but it happens all the time..if possible when you're lost.. you should stay put, but if you do Decide to move you should hike down along the Ridgeline (if possible) helicopters and SAR can see you much easier. Thank you for watching!
Thanks so much Bryan for your hard work putting this video together. You always tell these stories with so much love and care. It’s so important to get these stories out. 😊
Thank you for always getting the word out about these cases, being kind and for your hiking tips and reminders. It's appreciated so much. Such tragic cases and sad losses. Thinking and praying for peace and closure for the families.
last night i was recalling a 17 mile hike east of the PCT in the sequoia-inyo national forest. it was 1978. another ranger and i had split up to assess trail conditions along the east and west sides of the sequoia trails. that day i hiked 17 miles by myself all along the eastern side of the sequoia national forest. why did i agree to this? knowing all i know now, i sincerely hope no rangers nor any person hikes alone in these areas. not because of what i now know. but, because of all i have learned since 1978 and all we do NOT know today. please, for everyone’s safety, please do not hike alone. it may not be the type of adventure you are seeking. also, please report oddities and unsafe trail issues. thank you.
How heartbreaking this must be for his family and friends... A stark reminder that anything can happen to anyone, anything can go wrong, regardless of the level of expertise a person has.
Hi Bryan, Thank you for covering Robert's story. My heart goes out to his family and they have my deepest condolences. I pray that they will find peace and comfort, and may Robert rest in peace 🙏🕊️ I hope you are well. I'm currently in Arizona on vacation for a few days then headed back home. Have a great week! Timber
See you in the next one. Bryan I am glad to hear you doubling down on the safety gear. Having a Garmin device or any other satellite based device can mean the difference between life and death.
Same here Bryan. My thoughts and prayers are with Robert & his family & friends. Also for you Bryan. You have a noble pursuit there Bryan & it takes great courage & compassion to sacrifice your time to help other in need like you do!!! God bless you, Sir!!! Bows. My prayers to you & your family Bryan. 🙏 Thank you.
Your compassion and kindness is the reason I subscribed your informative statements u make about camping and hiking are important people please listen dont hike alone know your surroundings follow signs nature is beautiful but u cant control nature respect it great videos happy holidays to all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ sumtimes your luck runs out RIP ❤❤Robert ❤😢😢😢😢😢
So amazing. Do you know how many thousnds of people have hiked the triple crown trails , local trails, national parks, alone, and were fine. The probability is not even measurable.
Aloha Bryan! Thanks so much for sharing these stories, even if some are very tragic. It's good to know you care. it is rather amazing to me how many people go out into the wilderness alone, and that even if they meet up with someone, they still go off alone, leaving that person to worry what happened to them.
Approx 30 yrs ago, my hubby and I were coming back down the winding road down off Idlewild Mtn. About 1/2 way down the mtn, a multi-pastel craft followed my husband and I in our 1950 MG TD. We had the cloth top down and my husband was terrified by the craft. I couldn't stop smiling. Somewhere along the trip down we lost 45 minutes of time. My hubby shook for several days afterwards, didn't sleep or eat and wouldn't talk about the encounter. He refuses to go back to Idlewild to this day.
Hello Bryan! It makes my day when you upload a video. 😊 The topic is always such a fascinating one, but also very sad. It's got to be heartbreaking to lose a loved one...literally. Hope all is well with you. 🙏
You are so good hearted and well-meaning, Bryan. I happen to not have a drive, or a craving for, adrenaline rushes, so the behavior involved is foreign to me. I am sure that if I had that need, I would be doing similar treks, or jumps, or whatever.
Yes, I spoke of this in the video. That is when he was found but it's impossible to know how long he was there before he passed.. or if it was a medical crisis.. either way it's very sad:(
I know people do, but I don’t think going alone is EVER a good idea. The majority of people who go missing are by themselves and almost all are experienced hikers. So sad…😢
69 and hiking PCT alone. 😢 I have been hiking alone for decades but only alone in regional hiking areas. Risks are significantly reduced and the benefits aren't IMO.
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Truly wonder how he died? Dehydration? Heart or medical emergency? It sounds like he was on a trail of some sorts and not far from the PCT. You’d think if he was lost he would set up shelter. Would like to know as a backpacker and someone who wants to understand how/why people die or go missing on trail!!!
No clue.. especially considering his background and all the crazy situations he had come out of.. there is a big beehive🐝 right near mile marker 200. It's huge and there every year.. people obviously go around it but by doing so, there is another trail that's been semi made and if you take that trail, it's the wrong way and leads you into trouble. Hikers post comments and warnings every year on the apps like the "far out" hiking app. Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
5:40 what everyone needs to understand is Robert was a SERIOUS, INTELLIGENT hiker. There are two general hiker/adventurers types; those who "wing it" as in "this is cool; let's just do it" and #2; meticulous planners; planning and investigating EVERY LITTLE DETAIL . . which seems to be Robert. Such a shame. Only question I have is; did he have one of those special satellite phones/special walkie talkies ?? guess not.
As a kid growing up in the Pennsylvania countryside. By the age of 12 I had over 2,500 hours of hiking, walking, exploring, and climbing under my belt. This does not include before the age of 5. This was always by myself. I never got hurt. Rarely put myself in danger. Includes woods, ponds and pastures with bulls.I had two self-imposed rules, think before doing something to assess if something did go wrong, and how much it would hurt. Number two be home by 5:00 for dinner, or else. I did climb Mt. Whitney at the age of 23, weighing 160lb and carrying a 70lb Jansport D3 backpack.
I think that when we have amazing tech like Garmin devices available to the general public, we should take advantage of that when we may be in a situation where it'll be incredibly helpful. I have one and although I haven't become familiar with the more sophisticated features that it offers, I have a basic plan and I have default text messages and emails set up. At the moment I use it for when I'm traveling (driving) alone and might end up in an area without a cell reception, and who knows, run into car trouble. I think they must be a great thing to have, too, if you're living in an area which is prone to natural disasters and when for one reason or another phone or cell communication is not possible.
Yes! They are great for many uses.. like you said, I always have mine in my car too! You will get to know the features, the more you use it. The one I showed (the model I have) and the new version of it, has a great feature called tracking. It basically makes it so you won't walk in circles if you're lost. Plots points and the topo maps are incredible! I love how when I text a friend or anyone; it gives them my exact location with long age lat coordinates.. that's a feature you have to turn on, on the website when you're looking at your account. It's great for so many things. Especially if you get lost or stranded.. Plus most people when they are lost think they are walking in a straight line but it's usually more of an arc. This helps you keep a steady course. But yes, it's great to have in the car too..especially when your out in the mountains, desert or any area where there's no service. Thank you for watching and your feedback 🙏
So sorry to hear about Robert. I wonder if they did an autopsy because if he had fallen into the ravine, his body would’ve shown broken bones or a lot of bruises, etc.. I’m glad they found the body for the closure of his family. May you rest in peace Robert
Sounds like Robert wanted to experience the joy of life after his retirement. So sad that it took his life. 😢 But…he did what anyone would of did that loves the outdoors hiking. Sounds like he was well prepared but maybe sickness took over. With so many accidents that he’s had could of had an affect on his body. So sorry for his families loss. ❤
It’s important to remember that what may look like a shortcut may end up leading you to a cliff that you can’t go down and then you’ll have to go back. Always think when you go up something, can I make it back down also.
You're absolutely right! I've actually warned people of this in many videos because I've worked cases where this is what happened to the people. Thank you for watching and your feedback!
Thanks for all the compassion you show in covering these many disappearances, Bryan. God bless you.
Thank you for your kind words and for watching🙏🙏
This comments about “then don’t hike alone” always frustrates me. There are SO many times that having a companion isn’t an option. For many reasons. Are people just supposed to stay home? Watch tv instead because it’s safer? I think using a buddy as a check-in, carrying some type of PLB or SatCom, and leaving your route with someone are all much better advice than telling people not to hike if they can’t find someone to hike with.
I think it depends on the place (high altitude, distance, geographic area). There are some ways/places of hiking that shouldn't be done if you're going by yourself due to the various hazards.
I agree, it’s unrealistic to think there will always be someone to hike with…..
True. Many trails are crowded. Bring some form of protection. Women should not hike alone without bear spray and a revolver
I like hiking alone. I've got over 7000 miles under my belt, and have only had a hiking partner for about 1500.
And I'm going to agree with you if you are hiking alone. Take an SOS button and push it if you get lost. It's that f****** easy.
Thank you for sharing these🤗 Prayers for Robert's family and all the other hikers you spoke of🙏
Thank you for watching and your prayers for these families 🙏
So sad. No matter how experienced a person is anything can happen at any given time. So sorry for the families.
One obvious question is: Why didn't Robert, a veteran climber and hiker, have a SatCom device with him?!
Thanks for your advice to everyone, hikers or just those who go for walks in rough country, to _never_ go down a part of the area that you can't get back up from. I can recall five times when people have gotten trapped because they couldn't climb back out. Most were rescued, but two died. Sadly, I'm pretty sure there are many such stories.
Great points!
@@ZebaKnight if people would at the very least carry a police type whistle that might help people locate them while there’s still time…
@@TangledNana Yes, and a mirror or, even better, a mylar survival blanket. If you've seen what the views of mountainous or forested terrain are like from a helicopter, you know it's vital to be able to really stand out.
Everyone who does serious hikes, particularly the PCT, CDT or AT should have a Garmin or some other GPS emergency locator device. I know they can be expensive, as are their subscriptions. But the truth is the alternative is having your remains found at the bottom of a ravine. And costing the county, state & taxpayers serious $ looking for you. You’re not too good, or too old, or too experienced for it, no one is. Hikers literally don’t have to go missing now folks. Technology is currently at a place where, like it or not, going missing while on trail is now essentially a choice. Get the beacon & stay safe!✌️
(I know you stressed the importance of getting one at the very end of the video Bryan, just wanted to piggyback off of your comments).
Pretty selfish way to die if you ask me. So many people risking their lives to locate these missing people who chose to do it.🙄😬
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I always appreciate your compassion
Always look forward to your uploads even though many are sad. Thank you for covering these!
Thank you as always for your support and thoughts for these families 🙏
I lived and recreated in the San Jacinto Mountains for 3 decades. That terrain is no joke.
Agree. I used to hike extensively in the San Jacinto Wilderness area, and you really have to know what you're doing and be prepared, especially when it comes to the weather. Once a fast-moving lightning storm moved in and pinned me down for a while and another time, as I reached the higher elevations a light snowfall obscured the trail, and I lost it and it was getting dark quick, it was quite the challenge making my way back down and finding my truck. Those are just a couple of the more memorable adventures up there and there were many.
i frequent this area and there are many massive drop offs, fuller ridge is the deadliest section of this trail. one wrong step can lead to falling down hundreds of feet of extremely steep terrain
Great video, thank you for covering this. I volunteered in one of the ground searches for Robert. He was actually last seen on 4/15/24, he was hiking with others who were just a few hours behind him and were faster hikers than him who would’ve caught up. Something definitely happened in the first day or two since they last saw him. There was a lot off bees swarming that year in the area he got off trail, many people were bypassing it creating a false trail and it’s believed Robert may have taken it and gotten lost off trail that way. Since he was in a ravine it’s possible he also was trying to get water and experienced a medical issue. He was 5 miles from the community of Snow Creek, it’s just so crazy to think of how close he was to civilization and help.
Not many people follow what they really want to do in life - Robert did !! Unfortunately he died doing what he loved - but he was doing what he loved !! Peace ! Robert !
Thank you for your outstanding work ❤I will keep all missing hikers and families in my daily prayers 🙏❤️
It would be great if you show on a map where people (you mentioned several during this clip) were last seen just as a recap because I can't remember. The PCT is so long.
Same with if remains are found. I always wish I could see on a map where the remains were found and where they searched and how the person's planned route was. As a former rescue worker with a dog this is very interesting to me.
Sending my prayers to Robert’s family and friends🙏🏼
It seems to me that these people who go missing, a lot of resources is spent searching for them. It would probably be cheaper in the long run to issue every hiker with their permit GPS tracking device instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars searching for them. It's such cheap technology and readily available now that it seems foolish to not carry one.
Great point!
I totally agree, I have always wondered why this is not required. I think if they required permits and issued a personal gps tracking device requiring a deposit, that would weed out people who have no business hiking some of these trails.
You would think they would use logic, but the government has a knack for spending more than they need to in order to do a worse job.
Very good Bryan and thank you. Regarding Mr. Budinski there is the paradox of experience/exposure. On the one hand he had an enormous amount of experience to protect himself but on the other hand the more often you engage in risky activities the more likely that something will go uncontrollably wrong. Very few skydiving deaths among first timers; most with hundreds or thousands of dives. Lastly, especially if you’re solo, carry an InReach or other and carry it on your person, not on your backpack.
Robert is probably the most accomplished but accident prone hiker that I’ve ever heard profiled. As always, my thoughts and prayers 🙏to his family and friends. And YES get a GarminInreach or other satellite 📡 device. 👍☮️🌞🥾🌲🎒
Such a beautiful area around Idyllwild to hike… was just there Labor Day wkend doing day hikes. Thx for your coverage.
I love my satcom device. I originally got it to make my husband and mom feel better. But I feel good having it. My husband always tracks me and my daughter in our trips. He has busted me for leaving it in the car on one hike. And was able to see that I went in a 3-mile circle when I took off in the wrong direction on another BP trip
If the PCT hiker was driven AROUND the Idyllwild area as you reported, he would not have been found at the base of Mt. San Jacinto after an apparent fall. He'd have to have gone through Idy in order to be up on the trail where his pack was found. I lived in Idy in the early 90's. Hiked the area and was on a SAR team. If the guy was as familiar with the trail as you say, having traversed it four times already, and had 10k prior miles under his belt around the world, I think he had a medical event or stumbled/slipped on the sandy surface or a branch/rock and fell to his end. At least his family has closure now.
My condolences to Robert's family and loved ones. My husband passed in 2022. I know the hole that a husband father and grandfather leaves in a family. Praying for your strength and peace in this time of loss
I'm so sorry for your loss:( my prayers are with you and your family too 🙏 thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Robert's family🙏
good tip about not going down what you can't get back up
It seems obvious but it happens all the time..if possible when you're lost.. you should stay put, but if you do Decide to move you should hike down along the Ridgeline (if possible)
helicopters and SAR can see you much easier. Thank you for watching!
I so look forward to your videos. Thanks for all you do!
What a lovely memorial. Praying the family & friends take comfort in him doing what he loved.
Very sad. You are a dear for telling all the trail stories. ❤️
It always is sad with this outcome:( but at least he was doing something he loved and was happy. Thank you for watching and your kind words🙏
Thanks so much Bryan for your hard work putting this video together. You always tell these stories with so much love and care. It’s so important to get these stories out. 😊
Thank you for always getting the word out about these cases, being kind and for your hiking tips and reminders. It's appreciated so much. Such tragic cases and sad losses. Thinking and praying for peace and closure for the families.
Thank you for the follow up!
May he rest in peace, at least he died doing something he loved.❤ Prayers for his loved ones.
last night i was recalling a 17 mile hike east of the PCT in the sequoia-inyo national forest. it was 1978. another ranger and i had split up to assess trail conditions along the east and west sides of the sequoia trails. that day i hiked 17 miles by myself all along the eastern side of the sequoia national forest. why did i agree to this?
knowing all i know now, i sincerely hope no rangers nor any person hikes alone in these areas. not because of what i now know. but, because of all i have learned since 1978 and all we do NOT know today.
please, for everyone’s safety, please do not hike alone. it may not be the type of adventure you are seeking.
also, please report oddities and unsafe trail issues. thank you.
What do we NOT know pls?
How heartbreaking this must be for his family and friends...
A stark reminder that anything can happen to anyone, anything can go wrong, regardless of the level of expertise a person has.
Thanks Bryan. You are always so respectful when speaking of people who have disappeared.
Good video, Bryan. Your genuine compassion for these narratives will endure as part of these people's history and legacy.
Thank you for bringing awareness! I appreciate your hard work. Take care my friend
EXCELLENT 🎉❤ Revisit of the missing on the PCT - EXCELLENT 🎉❤
Thank you and thank you for your feedback!
97.5 Bryan!!! You are so close. i joined from the beginning. Thank you for this video.
Awe thank you so much for all your support and watching all these years! 🙏🙏
Thank you for covering this.
Hi Bryan,
Thank you for covering Robert's story. My heart goes out to his family and they have my deepest condolences. I pray that they will find peace and comfort, and may Robert rest in peace 🙏🕊️ I hope you are well. I'm currently in Arizona on vacation for a few days then headed back home. Have a great week!
Timber
Wise words Bryan. Tech is so useful but it’s so easy to overlook some of the basic steps. A good reminder for those not being aware
Your wonderful man Bryan. Thank you for your time and energy towards missing hikers.
I gave Robert a thumbs up 👍. He was a great guy. ❤
See you in the next one. Bryan I am glad to hear you doubling down on the safety gear. Having a Garmin device or any other satellite based device can mean the difference between life and death.
Yes! I've been stressing that since I started my channel. 🙏 Thank you for watching and your feedback 🙏
That's actually a great safety tip about traveling downhill. I knew about climbing upward and getting stuck but hadn't thought about the opposite.
Same here Bryan. My thoughts and prayers are with Robert & his family & friends. Also for you Bryan. You have a noble pursuit there Bryan & it takes great courage & compassion to sacrifice your time to help other in need like you do!!! God bless you, Sir!!! Bows. My prayers to you & your family Bryan. 🙏 Thank you.
Thank you for your prayers for the family 🙏 and yours for me🙏you're very kind and I appreciate the support!
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TY for featuring these cases
Thank you for watching and your kind thoughts 🙏
Just found you. Very nice delivery, details & gracious condolences to those who search for their loved ones.
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So amazing. Do you know how many thousnds of people have hiked the triple crown trails , local trails, national parks, alone, and were fine. The probability is not even measurable.
RIP Robert. 🕊🕊 Condolences to the family 💔
Love your videos keep them coming
Thank you Bryan 😊 🙏
Aloha Bryan! Thanks so much for sharing these stories, even if some are very tragic. It's good to know you care. it is rather amazing to me how many people go out into the wilderness alone, and that even if they meet up with someone, they still go off alone, leaving that person to worry what happened to them.
thank you for sharing.
Approx 30 yrs ago, my hubby and I were coming back down the winding road down off Idlewild Mtn. About 1/2 way down the mtn, a multi-pastel craft followed my husband and I in our 1950 MG TD. We had the cloth top down and my husband was terrified by the craft. I couldn't stop smiling. Somewhere along the trip down we lost 45 minutes of time. My hubby shook for several days afterwards, didn't sleep or eat and wouldn't talk about the encounter. He refuses to go back to Idlewild to this day.
Give me a break.
Thanks, Bryan.
Thank you for watching!
You're so sweet. Your compassion is lovely.
What an amazing man! I hope he is in Heaven with God. Thanks to you , Bryan, he will be remembered here on Earth.
Bryan ...we love all the tips you give us! 💕💕
What a great investigative channel thanks for posting these interesting stories !!❤
Don't walk alone. Don't be the last in line with a group of hikers. Take a satellite phone and a GPS tracker.
he looks like a good guy......very sad....god bless you robert and family.....to all the people lost in this video...thanks bryan😊
Thank you Bryan
Hi Bryan from Louisville Kentucky 🥰🥰🤟
Hello! Thank you for watching and saying hello!
God bless you brother
God bless you! Thank you and thank you for watching🙏
Hello Bryan! It makes my day when you upload a video. 😊 The topic is always such a fascinating one, but also very sad. It's got to be heartbreaking to lose a loved one...literally. Hope all is well with you. 🙏
That's so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching and your kind thoughts🙏
Then how does it make your day?
You are so good hearted and well-meaning, Bryan.
I happen to not have a drive, or a craving for, adrenaline rushes, so the behavior involved is foreign to me. I am sure that if I had that need, I would be doing similar treks, or jumps, or whatever.
Hope your doing well Bryan
I just read he was found deceased on 9/11/24 near whitewater preserve.
Yes, I spoke of this in the video. That is when he was found but it's impossible to know how long he was there before he passed.. or if it was a medical crisis.. either way it's very sad:(
Hi Bryan I hope you are well. Happy Canadian thanksgiving to you and everyone.
Do you know of any disappearances on the west coast trail in bc?
Thanks for sharing, with out some information on his cause of death we will never know
I know people do, but I don’t think going alone is EVER a good idea. The majority of people who go missing are by themselves and almost all are experienced hikers. So sad…😢
Thanks Bryan I just love your videos, you are a one of a kind.❤
I always hike alone but always keep protection with you. & I mean protection that can end the life of your attacker!
69 and hiking PCT alone. 😢 I have been hiking alone for decades but only alone in regional hiking areas. Risks are significantly reduced and the benefits aren't IMO.
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So sad. 😢
Truly wonder how he died? Dehydration? Heart or medical emergency? It sounds like he was on a trail of some sorts and not far from the PCT. You’d think if he was lost he would set up shelter. Would like to know as a backpacker and someone who wants to understand how/why people die or go missing on trail!!!
No clue.. especially considering his background and all the crazy situations he had come out of.. there is a big beehive🐝 right near mile marker 200. It's huge and there every year.. people obviously go around it but by doing so, there is another trail that's been semi made and if you take that trail, it's the wrong way and leads you into trouble. Hikers post comments and warnings every year on the apps like the "far out" hiking app.
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Never hike alone specially if your going a long way. Your not bulletproof or superman
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5:40 what everyone needs to understand is Robert was a SERIOUS, INTELLIGENT hiker. There are two general hiker/adventurers types; those who "wing it" as in "this is cool; let's just do it" and #2; meticulous planners; planning and investigating EVERY LITTLE DETAIL . . which seems to be Robert. Such a shame. Only question I have is; did he have one of those special satellite phones/special walkie talkies ?? guess not.
As a kid growing up in the Pennsylvania countryside. By the age of 12 I had over 2,500 hours of hiking, walking, exploring, and climbing under my belt. This does not include before the age of 5. This was always by myself. I never got hurt. Rarely put myself in danger. Includes woods, ponds and pastures with bulls.I had two self-imposed rules, think before doing something to assess if something did go wrong, and how much it would hurt. Number two be home by 5:00 for dinner, or else. I did climb Mt. Whitney at the age of 23, weighing 160lb and carrying a 70lb Jansport D3 backpack.
There's a lot of sasquatch on the PNW
I think that when we have amazing tech like Garmin devices available to the general public, we should take advantage of that when we may be in a situation where it'll be incredibly helpful.
I have one and although I haven't become familiar with the more sophisticated features that it offers, I have a basic plan and I have default text messages and emails set up. At the moment I use it for when I'm traveling (driving) alone and might end up in an area without a cell reception, and who knows, run into car trouble.
I think they must be a great thing to have, too, if you're living in an area which is prone to natural disasters and when for one reason or another phone or cell communication is not possible.
Yes! They are great for many uses.. like you said, I always have mine in my car too!
You will get to know the features, the more you use it. The one I showed (the model I have) and the new version of it, has a great feature called tracking. It basically makes it so you won't walk in circles if you're lost. Plots points and the topo maps are incredible! I love how when I text a friend or anyone; it gives them my exact location with long age lat coordinates.. that's a feature you have to turn on, on the website when you're looking at your account.
It's great for so many things. Especially if you get lost or stranded..
Plus most people when they are lost think they are walking in a straight line but it's usually more of an arc.
This helps you keep a steady course.
But yes, it's great to have in the car too..especially when your out in the mountains, desert or any area where there's no service. Thank you for watching and your feedback 🙏
So sorry to hear about Robert. I wonder if they did an autopsy because if he had fallen into the ravine, his body would’ve shown broken bones or a lot of bruises, etc.. I’m glad they found the body for the closure of his family. May you rest in peace Robert
Sad. So sad.
Sounds like Robert wanted to experience the joy of life after his retirement. So sad that it took his life. 😢
But…he did what anyone would of did that loves the outdoors hiking. Sounds like he was well prepared but maybe sickness took over. With so many accidents that he’s had could of had an affect on his body. So sorry for his families loss. ❤
Yes he was doing what he loved! I guess that's one small comfort 🙏 that he was doing what he loved❤️🙏thank you for watching and your comment!
Why are so many people disappearing on PCT lately???!
Keep it charged up ,& activate it . what's going on s Pacific trais ?ECT. As folks go missing ! There's sames spots !
No autopsy for Robert ?
Bryan. It's called a topo map. The "o" in topo is a long vowel. Like "oh". From a surveyor
I'm glad I don't hike, berry pick, light-up a room and I'm definitely not "loved by all who meet me".
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That last bit is always a bad sign.
It’s safer that way! 😅
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Washington state wilderness is just like Canada and Alaska. Complete wilderness!
Definitely is tough in those Cascades!
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I hike alone, have satellite sos device and stay on the trail.
I do as well.. actually about 90% of my hiking I'm alone.. but It's nice to have company too! Thank you for watching and your feedback!
I prefer to hike alone,
Robert was playing with fire!
Hopefully s someone s wills find the answers ! So this won't happen again s !!
Age should be a deciding factor in what you think can do & if you should do it alone . . .
It’s important to remember that what may look like a shortcut may end up leading you to a cliff that you can’t go down and then you’ll have to go back. Always think when you go up something, can I make it back down also.
You're absolutely right! I've actually warned people of this in many videos because I've worked cases where this is what happened to the people. Thank you for watching and your feedback!
Your voice is nice healthy Bryan
Maybe Robert ran out of water, went looking for more?
So sorry to hear about this/these tragedy.