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Hey all, I've been following the Stephen Douglas Litsey case for a while now, and there's something that's been nagging at me ever since I learned more about the area he went missing in. The terrain around Twin Lakes near Diamond Lake is pretty rugged, especially during harsh weather conditions like the snowstorm that hit right after he disappeared. Is it possible that the snowstorm could have covered any initial clues or footprints before search efforts ramped up? I'm not a tracker by any means, but I've read that fresh snow can bury tracks pretty quickly. I wonder if that storm might have wiped away something crucial. Anyone know if the search teams use special tracking techniques for situations like this? It's so puzzling how someone can just vanish without a trace.
Has anyone else looked into the weather patterns back in October 2011 around the time Stephen Litsey went missing? I’m curious about how that snowstorm actually unfolded and whether it affected other hunters or outdoor enthusiasts in the area. It might give us more insight into the conditions he faced. Not sure how big of a storm it was, but if anyone has weather data or firsthand accounts, it might help piece together what could have happened. It seems like such a challenging environment to be lost in, especially at 71 years old.
Was anyone else puzzled by the decision to leave behind his cell phone and GPS? I understand that in 2011, GPS devices were not as slick as they are now, but it still seems odd for someone so experienced in the wilderness to go out without them. Given the difficult weather conditions that came in after his disappearance, it's hard not to wonder if keeping such devices on hand could have made a difference. Maybe he trusted his knowledge of the area and didn't anticipate any issues on this particular trip. In any case, it just adds another layer to this already baffling situation. Anyone else have thoughts on why an experienced hunter might make that decision?