Luis Villalobos Missing from Mount Saint Elias, Alaska age 25

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Luis was last seen on 06/12/1996 when he was swept down Mt. St. Elias near Haydon Peak in Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve at the 10,400 foot level during an avalanche. He was taking his turn in keeping the snow from accumulating on the outside of the tent and was caught in the avalanche. The four others were able to free themselves but Luis is still missing. Searches were hampered by high winds and unstable snow conditions.
Last Seen: Jun 12, 1996

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Avalanche Incident (CSAC) - Alaska

Victim Details

created

Mar 17, 2020

Case Added

May 15, 2024

firstname

Luis

lastname

Villalobos

Current Age

53

Age at Disappearance

25

Height

70 inches

Weight

185 lbs

ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

gender

Male

Last Seen

Jun 12, 1996

City

Mount Saint Elias

State

Alaska

County

Yakutat Borough

Tribal Land

No

vehicles

216

Agency ID

77828

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency City

Anchorage

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Anchorage Borough

Agency Zip Code

99507

Agency Contact

Malia Miller

Contact Job Title

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

Agency Address

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

Agency Phone

9072695511

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

960039533

Agency Report Date

1996-06-14

Primary Agency

Alaska State Troopers

caseContributors

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Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

11/24/2025

Area Last Seen:

Luis Villalobos
Missing

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