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Toni Member
Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 829 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:12 pm
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Just read some FB postings about Karen Sykes being lost on Mt. Rainier?
Anyone have information?
edit: I'm just praying for a good outcome, she was separated from her friend on the Owyhigh Lakes trail yesterday...searchers are looking for her.
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fourteen410 Member
Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 2629 | TRs | Pics
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I heard this too, but not sure if it's true. if so, sending good thoughts her way.
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Yana Hater
Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 4212 | TRs | Pics Location: Out Hating |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:55 pm
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Don't know identity, but there is a search up there. Multiple county SAR teams involved. Also an air search. Last update I had was about two hours ago and search was still in progress at the time.
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:44 pm
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I've confirmed it is Karen. I just spoke to somebody who was on the hike with her. Hoping for good news.
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Ingunn Hiking Viking
Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 1751 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:47 pm
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Sending good vibes, I hope the weather won't become too awful overnight.
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DestinationUp Gearluster
Joined: 26 Jul 2012 Posts: 343 | TRs | Pics Location: 110 miles from the Teanaway |
Praying for Karen, the fine SAR folks, and her family.
Geek, wife, mom, Venturing Crew Advisor, perennially waiting for meltout.
Geek, wife, mom, Venturing Crew Advisor, perennially waiting for meltout.
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BarbE Member
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:58 pm
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So worried about Karen. Really hoping for good news!
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nuclear_eggset Member
Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 2206 | TRs | Pics Location: Eastside |
Oh no!
Fingers and toes are crossed! I hope she is ok!
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BirdDog Member
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 1067 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 7:40 pm
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Karen is experienced and savy, so I'm hoping she's just staying put waiting for help. Good vibes to Karen and SAR.
"There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country."
Teddy Roosevelt August 6, 1912
"There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country."
Teddy Roosevelt August 6, 1912
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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I was there a week or so ago, fog made route finding difficult at times. Hoping for good news soon!
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:28 pm
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Just to clarify, while their destination was Owyhigh Lakes, it was not via the Owyhigh Lakes trail. It was via Deer Falls from SR 123. The trail/area has been closed for containment while SAR operations are in place. The search will resume in the morning.
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zephyr aka friendly hiker
Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 3370 | TRs | Pics Location: West Seattle |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:46 pm
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I am concerned for Karen's well being in this situation too. I only know her through her trip reports, columns and presence on this forum. May she be as warm and comfortable as possible until she is found. ~z
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Praying for Miss. Karen. Good wishes and luck to all!
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
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cairn builder Member
Joined: 19 Aug 2013 Posts: 854 | TRs | Pics
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I'm sending my hopes and wishes for her to spend a warm and comfortable night in her emergency gear, and to be found in good shape tomorrow.
She's an experienced hiker and it's a reasonable thing to hope for.
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:19 pm
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I know all the well wishes are appreciated. I too am holding out hope that she is found early tomorrow in good condition. Understand, tonight will actually be her second night out.
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