Christopher Stevens Sylvia, a 28-year-old hiker, went missing on February 16, 2015, while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in San Diego County, California. Sylvia began his hike on February 12, 2015, heading south from the Anza area toward Campo. On February 16, he called a friend, asking to be picked up the following day at a Buddhist Temple on Chihuahua Valley Road near Warner Springs. However, Sylvia never arrived at the rendezvous point.
On February 20, another hiker discovered Sylvia's gear, including his backpack, sleeping bag, and identification, abandoned near mile marker 127 of the PCT, close to Mike's Place, a known location for hikers. Despite extensive search efforts involving search and rescue teams, no further clues to Sylvia's whereabouts were found, and he remains missing. Sylvia was described as an experienced outdoorsman, and his family has stated it was uncharacteristic of him to hike alone or leave his gear behind.
The search for Sylvia has continued, with organizations and hikers maintaining awareness, but as of today, his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Feb 16, 2015
