The forest on foot

Gorge Waterfalls 50k and 100k - Rainshadow Running

*Yesterday, a runner went missing during a training run on the Western States Trail between Michigan Bluff and Devil's Thumb - also known as the canyons.  He was last seen by his group around 9am.  He is a slower runner, so it seems he was left to go at his own pace, but when the group returned to the start (the run is an out and back), they realized he was missing. Since he was left behind on the way out, they should have come across him at some point after the turn-around if he was still on the correct trail.

Search and Rescue are continuing their efforts today, but the idea of spending a night out there and more is worrisome. Even though there were quite a few running groups on that section yesterday, nobody can confirm seeing him after 9am, so it is very likely he took a wrong turn off-trail.

A nightmare situation.  It's definitely a safety reminder for the whole running community.  Hoping he is found soon...until then, he will be in my thoughts.

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Stephanie Howe, Speedgoat 50k 2013

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