I spent a summer (waaay back) working in a National Park when I was young. You do become a little more complacent and less intimidated by the mountains when they are right in your backyard. As a snowboard instructor, he is likely fit and acclimatized and may not have thought twice about knocking off a 6-8 mile hike starting after work at 2:30pm (it also stays light very late there at this time of year). I am have seen trailrunners go very light and fast (not saying he was trailrunning, just as comparison to other trail users) in a style that would never work for me, but is standard for that sport.
I am so grateful that the climbing guide was able to narrow down a new place last seen for the search teams and I do hope he is found soon.
As all the hikers on here already know, no matter how fit and familiar you are, things can go wrong and it is so much safer to be out there prepared for the worst than expecting the best.
I am so grateful that the climbing guide was able to narrow down a new place last seen for the search teams and I do hope he is found soon.
As all the hikers on here already know, no matter how fit and familiar you are, things can go wrong and it is so much safer to be out there prepared for the worst than expecting the best.