Found Deceased CO - Micah Tice, 20, hiker, Rocky Mountain Natl Park, Longs Peak Trailhead, USAFA Cadet, 22 Nov 2018

[cybervampira]

US Air Force Academy (Official)

USAFA authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Cadet Candidate Micah Tice. Tice is a white male, 5'11", approx. 160 lbs with dark hair and brown eyes. He drives a blue 2003 Toyota Camry, Nevada license plate 230B70. He was last seen the evening of Nov. 22 departing his sponsor's home in Colorado Springs. His parents, who live in Nevada, last spoke to him at about 9 p.m. on Nov. 23.

He told them he was going to do some schoolwork that evening and perhaps take a hike the following day (Nov. 24). His phone signal was last received on Saturday in the area of Woodman and I-25. Air Force Academy Security Forces and local law enforcement have been searching the local community and base trails/peaks.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Academy officials at (719) 375-4111 or the CSPD at (719) 444-7000.

USAFA cadet candidate missing last seen Thursday

MISSING: Cadet candidate who reportedly went hiking

 

[cybervampira]

His Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001040990185

 

[cybervampira]

Missing USAFA cadet candidate’s vehicle found at base of Longs Peak

 

[MsMarple]

Monday evening, the Rocky Mountain National Park confirmed they are assisting in the search for Tice. They say his vehicle was found at the Longs Peak Trailhead Monday afternoon.

They say Tice’s planned destination or route are unknown. They also say the weather was poor on the mountain on Saturday with “significant snow accumulation, extremely high winds and bitter cold temperatures.”

Rescuers will search for Tice on Tuesday morning, focusing on the lower sections of the trail to the Keyhold and Chasm Junction.

Car Of Missing Air Force Academy Cadet Candidate Found At Longs Peak

Doesn't sound good.

 

[cybervampira]

Rocky Mountain National Park

Tonight, members of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Search and Rescue team are coordinating search efforts that will begin early tomorrow morning. Park rangers would like to hear from anyone who has been in the Longs Peak area since Saturday morning, November 24, or who may have had contact with Tice regarding his planned route on Longs Peak.

Search Efforts For Overdue Man In Longs Peak Area - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

 

[Mysti88c]

Oh no. It’s so cold tonight!

 

[GraceG]

There was another hiker (Ryan Albert - another W.S. thread) that went missing on Long's peak in early October. Experts state you best stay off of that route after the first of October. It's going to be Spring, if that, before they bring them both home. So sad and so senseless. 10 Things to Know Before Hiking Longs Peak

 

[LadyL]

we really should have a missing hiker forum ... there's just so many of them
hope they find Micah before it's too late

 

[GarAndTeed]

A happy ending would be SO great...but this is getting too familiar <sigh>.

 

[zecats]

US Air Force Academy (Official)

USAFA authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Cadet Candidate Micah Tice. Tice is a white male, 5'11", approx. 160 lbs with dark hair and brown eyes. He drives a blue 2003 Toyota Camry, Nevada license plate 230B70. He was last seen the evening of Nov. 22 departing his sponsor's home in Colorado Springs. His parents, who live in Nevada, last spoke to him at about 9 p.m. on Nov. 23.

He told them he was going to do some schoolwork that evening and perhaps take a hike the following day (Nov. 24). His phone signal was last received on Saturday in the area of Woodman and I-25. Air Force Academy Security Forces and local law enforcement have been searching the local community and base trails/peaks.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Academy officials at (719) 375-4111 or the CSPD at (719) 444-7000.
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USAFA cadet candidate missing last seen Thursday

MISSING: Cadet candidate who reportedly went hiking

That’s a bit of a distance for the last phone signal. It’s a highway drive up from Colorado Springs to RMNP. Wonder why no more signals were picked up. Once he entered the mountainous area, I can understand. Just seems to me his phone would still be active for longer than that on a drive north. Also to tell his parents he was going to hike the next day. Longs Peak is a bit of a stretch for a day hike, especially this time of year. In fact, it’s next to impossible at the moment. Feels strange to me. Jmo

 

[Hippononymous]

I hope he is found safe. The weather forecast for that day was no secret and the weather was bad. I don’t understand why he would choose to hike...

Also, what is a “sponsor?”

 

[zecats]

I hope he is found safe. The weather forecast for that day was no secret and the weather was bad. I don’t understand why he would choose to hike...

Also, what is a “sponsor?”

Here’s what I found on that.
Cadet Sponsor Program - United States Air Force Academy

And I agree about the weather. Plus there are tons of more local choices for a hike than driving up to Longs Peak Trailhead.

 

[Miss Saigon]

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.

 

[HayLouise]

Larimer County SAR‏ @LCSAR

If you were in the Longs Peak area this weekend, or know anything about Micah Tice's plans in the area, please contact Rocky Mountain National Park rangers at 970-586-1204.

Larimer County SAR on Twitter

 

[Elainera]

Oh no.

Why would anyone go alone on a hike in such weather? It's hard for me to understand. Is he an avid hiker, has he been to Longs Peak before?

 

[JerseyGirl]

On Monday night, search and rescue members were coordinating plans for Tuesday morning’s search efforts. Teams will focus on lower sections of the Longs Peak Trail, up to the Keyhole and Chasm Junction.

Missing Air Force Academy cadet candidate search leads to Longs Peak Trailhead

 

[zecats]

Oh no.

Why would anyone go alone on a hike in such weather? It's hard for me to understand. Is he an avid hiker, has he been to Longs Peak before?

Wondering the same, or if this was a curiosity to him since he's from Las Vegas. Not the best choice for this time of year and he didn't appear to have started early enough to make a dent in it. Plus...the weather !!

The Keyhole and Longs Peak via Longs Peak Trail

 

[HayLouise]

Major King‏ @MajorDenver7

Search crews from #RMNP are gathering at this hour to look for USAF Academy Cadet Candidate Micah Tice, 20, missing since Friday from the #LongsPeak trailhead. The #cowx Saturday saw snow, high winds & bitter temperatures @DenverChannel

Major King on Twitter

(Video at link)

 

[MissMYB]

Another missing hiker, oh no! These hit especially hard as my youngest son is a hiker.

Very strange that his phone didn't ping closer to the trailhead, lends one to believe he turned it off on purpose.

 

[zecats]

Major King‏ @MajorDenver7

Search crews from #RMNP are gathering at this hour to look for USAF Academy Cadet Candidate Micah Tice, 20, missing since Friday from the #LongsPeak trailhead. The #cowx Saturday saw snow, high winds & bitter temperatures @DenverChannel

Major King on Twitter

(Video at link)

I've read conflicting media reports (what else is new) and most I've read have said he went hiking (and missing) Saturday. Friday missing does not match with talking to his parents Friday evening saying he was going to do some school work and then go hiking Saturday. But, again, I did read one report that said he talked to his sponsor during Thanksgiving dinner about doing school work THAT night and hiking Friday. Confusing timeline.