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He definitely could have owned the right clothing and taken it with him but again, difficult to store and likely had to leave (and return) in issued clothes. His roommates would likely know if he had/took what he needed.

Oh... this just dawned on me as possible explanation for sweatpants and tennis shoes: They are issued all of their clothes and shoes. They do have boots but they are combat, not hiking. Black sweatshirt and pants sounds like typical AF relax issued wear. They do have the ability to purchase...

Agree, the article definitely makes it sound that way but the info about gear actually came from his brother who told his Mom he knew his brother had purchased it at some point. Mom said today on FB that they don’t know if he had this gear with him for this hike. Sure hope he did, but I doubt it.

I’m guessing the gear was for a different hike, maybe one that hadn’t happened yet. I mean you don’t take a tent meant to shelter under snow but wear sweatpants and tennis shoes for the same hike...if you’re a cadet for USNA you are probably adventuristic but you also have to be smart.

Based off what he was wearing I’m guessing day hike and not summeting. I think maybe he wanted cool photos with the snow and ventured off the trail for them and fell. I think when he is found it will not be high up but in a place currently snow covered.

USAFA’s mountaineering club Officer in Charge is answering live questions about the search efforts now here: US Air Force Academy (Official)

More info from the Mom today: Janice Young Tice Hoping he really had all that gear with him. If so, I’m holding out hope.

The Mom says they are hoping to find a helicopter with heat detecting FLIR technology. Just wondering why Air Force Academy has a hard time getting that pronto?

Interview with Mom: Air Force Academy seeks missing cadet candidate

Cadets were considered “on leave” for the thanksgiving break so I think that’s why he wasnt noticed missing until Monday. Roommates probably out of town too.