bigorange Report post Posted Friday at 05:06 PM Sad situation…mountain weather is no joke! Be safe out there… https://www.kktv.com/2025/09/18/missing-hunters-found-dead-after-dayslong-search-southern-colorado-family-says/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted Friday at 05:57 PM They really didn't state cause of death even though I assumed it was weather. Very strange both of them died from weather conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted Friday at 05:59 PM Just now, Non-Typical Solutions said: They really didn't state cause of death even though I assumed it was weather. Very strange both of them died from weather conditions. Good point. I guess I assumed it with the mention of all their gear being in the vehicle and the severe weather moving in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted Friday at 06:00 PM Just now, bigorange said: Good point. I guess I assumed it with the mention of all their gear being in the vehicle and the severe weather moving in. I did the same thing but listening to the fiancee........they prepped alot, knew the areay, young, healthy......................but you are correct, mountain weather is unforgiving!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted Friday at 07:31 PM There has been fresh snow on the peaks all most every morning the last week. So it’s getting pretty cold 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted Friday at 07:47 PM This is why I bought a Garmin Mini, just hope it works when needed. Sad for sure, prayers for the Families! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted Friday at 08:10 PM These stories always puzzle me a bit. I would like to think, and fact I firmly BELIEVE, that if I was ever caught out in weather away from my vehicle, that I possess the skills to survive. I carry a basic little emergency Ziplock with me (lighter, fire starter, etc.), and feel like I am ready for the worse case if I need to stay out. That being said, I'm assuming these two dudes maybe thought they were qualified as well. Shrug..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddielasvegas Report post Posted Friday at 08:34 PM 2 hours ago, Non-Typical Solutions said: They really didn't state cause of death even though I assumed it was weather. Very strange both of them died from weather conditions. Autopsies are scheduled for today or Monday so we'll know more soon. I suspect hypothermia was responsible, but time will tell. Such a baffling and sad story with a horrible outcome. May they RIP. Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted Friday at 08:43 PM Thats a bummer for sure. Was following when it started. My buddy recieved a call for search and rescue but couldnt go out. When you get cold and think lets just hunker down by this tree and rock and an hour later your arms and legs dont work right its too late, or you just dont wake back up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted Friday at 10:05 PM Terrible news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted Friday at 10:14 PM In 2004 I was scouting for a 3rd season tag and was about 8 to 11 miles in and I glassed up a women and her friend who were out hiking, they only had shorts, Tee shirts and water bottles. It was 10.30 am partly cloudy and 70 degrees. On my way out I used the trail to head back to the truck since its faster, but It had started snowing hard and the wind picked up to about 25/30 MPH and it was getting late. Those two were freezing but they made it back to their car, I thought I was going to half to give them my bivy sack. I never leave truck without everything I need to spend the night on the mountain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted Friday at 11:24 PM Very Very Sad. So young with their whole life ahead of them. Prayers for their families. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted Saturday at 03:20 AM This sucks, saw it on Google a couple days ago and didn't sound good. Poor kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted Saturday at 04:46 AM 8 hours ago, stanley said: These stories always puzzle me a bit. I would like to think, and fact I firmly BELIEVE, that if I was ever caught out in weather away from my vehicle, that I possess the skills to survive. I carry a basic little emergency Ziplock with me (lighter, fire starter, etc.), and feel like I am ready for the worse case if I need to stay out. That being said, I'm assuming these two dudes maybe thought they were qualified as well. Shrug..... That and the emergency blanket… super light, will help ward off hypothermia. I carry all that stuff even on southern hunt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted Saturday at 03:56 PM 17 hours ago, 452b264 said: In 2004 I was scouting for a 3rd season tag and was about 8 to 11 miles in and I glassed up a women and her friend who were out hiking, they only had shorts, Tee shirts and water bottles. It was 10.30 am partly cloudy and 70 degrees. On my way out I used the trail to head back to the truck since its faster, but It had started snowing hard and the wind picked up to about 25/30 MPH and it was getting late. Those two were freezing but they made it back to their car, I thought I was going to half to give them my bivy sack. I never leave truck without everything I need to spend the night on the mountain. I never leave truck without everything I need to spend the night on the mountain. Such a critical factor, my wife and mother in law spent a night out while I went back to camp to get help. Mother in law couldn't go any further, weak, heavy breathing. We had everything we needed to keep them comfortable while I got help from camp. It wasn't extreme conditions but I was thankful we had what we needed in that moment. This was 40 years ago, I didn't know what a GPS was, I had only been married two years, thought my father in law was gonna kill me for leaving them out there! Lots can happen out there!!!! Prayers for the families in their loss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
