Found Deceased MT - Adam Fuselier, 32, Climbing Mt Reynolds in Glacier Nat’l Park, 29 Aug 2023

[Slamalam]

Man missing in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is seeking the public’s help in locating Adam Fuselier.

He is believed to have been climbing Mt. Reynolds on Tuesday 8/29. Fuselier is 6’1” with light brown, short hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Glacier National Park tip line at 406-888-7077.

 

[GraceG]

Weather in the low 90's during the day the 29th but down to 47 that night. With rainfall, there is a good risk of hypothermia if he doesn't have more than the light rain jacket described. I hope he has enough outdoor skills to shelter himself for warmth during the night and that they find him soon. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/west-glacier/59901/august-weather/349228

 

[TwinkieDefense]

August 31, 2023 article - indicates he was on a solo hike, on a trail that can be desolate, with unreliable or non existent cell service in Glacier NP.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article278827374.html

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The climb requires off-trail hiking, alpine navigation, scrambling and “exposes hikers to steep drop-offs,” the description says.

Snow sticks around the high-elevation parts of the route, meaning hikers would likely need traction devices such as “snowshoes, microspikes, or crampons” and “snowfields or steeper sections may require technical training in self-arrest techniques,” the description says.

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[GraceG]

August 31, 2023 article - indicates he was on a solo hike, on a trail that can be desolate, with unreliable or non existent cell service in Glacier NP.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article278827374.html

[…]

The climb requires off-trail hiking, alpine navigation, scrambling and “exposes hikers to steep drop-offs,” the description says.

Snow sticks around the high-elevation parts of the route, meaning hikers would likely need traction devices such as “snowshoes, microspikes, or crampons” and “snowfields or steeper sections may require technical training in self-arrest techniques,” the description says.

[…]

Thanks for that. My parents are originally from Montana but I'm unfamiliar with that area. I know the missing photo is not likely from the day he went missing, but in it, he still appears dressed pretty casually for "hiking', let alone what would be considered a "technical hike" (which has elements of climbing in it, and requires the appropriate gear). That worriers me.

 

[mickey2942]

Every year, hikers fall in GNP. It is easy to hike up, and get stuck, harder to go down.

Deaths in Glacier National Park this year tie for record

This year in Glacier National Park is tied with three other years for the most recorded fatalities counting natural causes.

www.greatfallstribune.com

 

[CastlesBurning]

The climb requires off-trail hiking, alpine navigation, scrambling and “exposes hikers to steep drop-offs,” the description says.

Snow sticks around the high-elevation parts of the route, meaning hikers would likely need traction devices such as “snowshoes, microspikes, or crampons” and “snowfields or steeper sections may require technical training in self-arrest techniques,” the description says.

The article describes this particular hike as hard, but it doesn't mention Adam's skill level at all. I would like to think someone undertaking this sort of climb, solo no less, would be quite experienced, but unfortunately that's not always the case - there are always some people who overestimate their ability, who want to try something "different" to challenge themselves during a particular point in their life, etc. Does anyone know which category Adam might fall into?

Also, it mentions there is little to no cell service. I have zero knowledge of either Glacier National Park or hiking in general, so perhaps someone might shed some light for me. What usually happens if a hiker encounters a problem under these conditions? Are there park rangers going around regularly? Do you just have to wait and hope another hiker passes by? Or is there some other means of alerting?

 

[mickey2942]

The article describes this particular hike as hard, but it doesn't mention Adam's skill level at all. I would like to think someone undertaking this sort of climb, solo no less, would be quite experienced, but unfortunately that's not always the case - there are always some people who overestimate their ability, who want to try something "different" to challenge themselves during a particular point in their life, etc. Does anyone know which category Adam might fall into?

Also, it mentions there is little to no cell service. I have zero knowledge of either Glacier National Park or hiking in general, so perhaps someone might shed some light for me. What usually happens if a hiker encounters a problem under these conditions? Are there park rangers going around regularly? Do you just have to wait and hope another hiker passes by? Or is there some other means of alerting?

There is pretty much zero cell service in GNP. And if you fell some place, you are out of luck. You are encouraged to stop at the rangers office if you hike alone, or going in the back country and let them know where you are going, and when you will be back.

But GNP is huge. If you look at the map, it goes all the way up to Canada, and you can hike from GNP to Watertown, CA. I did it years ago.

There are specific types of satellite devices available for hikers, who go where there is no cell service. This is one I have..

inReach® Satellite Communicators | Messengers | Garmin

Stay safe off-the-grid with inReach® satellite communicators. Features include two-way text messaging (satellite subscription required), SOS trigger, and GPS.

www.garmin.com

 

[Pecan_Picker]

Found deceased.

Missing Glacier National Park climber found deceased

The body of a missing climber from Colorado in Glacier National Park was found Friday morning. Adam Fuselier, 32, from Castle Pines, CO was found by NPS ground searchers at approximately 11:00 a.m.

www.kpax.com