VFTT Hiker overdue in Catskills - Found

[kmorgan]

Yesterday I hiked with Doublebow (Ross) and his wife at Peekamoose and Table. Ross had planned to leave us at Table summit to bushwhack Lone and from there to hike down to the Neversink River, follow it west to the trail leading out to Denning Road parking area.

He left us at approx. 12:45 p.m. taking a heading of 50 degrees towards Lone.

Our group, with Lisa, Ross's wife, arrived back at the Peekamoose trailhead at 3:20 p.m. Lisa was driving to Denning road to meet Ross, who I assumed would be out before us.

Doublebow is a very experienced hiker/mountaineer and was carrying a full pack with supplies for emergencies.

As of 8 a.m. he is still unaccounted for.

If anyone is in the area that can help the rangers are involved in a search for a 4 year old child.

Lisa can be contacted at 845-688-7772

I can be reached at 631-514-4389

Kevin Morgan

 

[HikerAmiga]

Oh, my! I hope that both Ross and this child are found unharmed very soon!! Have to stay positive...

 

[kmorgan]

Ross is back

Ross's wife called. He just showed up back at the motel.

Kevin

 

[Solitary]

Ross's wife called. He just showed up back at the motel.

Kevin

Whew. I am so relieved. After dom15931's and MonadnockVol's recent experiences, I don't want to hear any more bad news about VFTT members for a while!

 

[Grumpy]

Good to hear the episode involving Doublebow has turned out OK.

Please share the complete story, when you can.

G.

 

[Mark Schaefer]

The young boy who went missing about noon on Saturday in the Catskills was found at 11:30am Sunday in good condition as reported here.

From what I could ascertain Double Bow's overdue return did not make any of the local newspapers, and thankfully all is well.

 

[Woody]

I'm glad I am reading this thread late at night after DB showed up at the trailhead. Now we just need to read about his adventure and not drive down to the Catskills to look for him. Having hiked with Ross, I know that he is very capable.

 

[IndianChris]

Glad to hear that everyone is safe.

Please share the complete story, when you can.

And yes, we would love to know why Doublebow was missing.

 

[Double Bow]

TR now posted. Thank you all for your concern...

and if anyone finds a digital camera on the north side of Rocky (probably in the thick stuff), PLEASE let me know! I'm offering a REWARD for it!!

 

[Mike P.]

Welcome back to the Found!

 

[una_dogger]

Phew! Quite an experience!
Glad it all worked out OK!

 

[Jay H]

Wait, I thought we didn't allow LOST item threads on VFTT, at least David is always closing them...

Jay

 

[Peakbagr]

We're not supposed to post lost and founds unless of substantial value and the thead should be closed after the first post.
Mods decided to let this one slide.

Welcome home !

 

[TEO]

Not to belittle Doublebow's adventure, but it brings to mind this.

 

[kmorgan]

Not to belittle Doublebow's adventure, but it brings to mind this.

Ha! That's great! Right up my twisted sense of humor's alley....

Kevin