Groups who walked the ground were experienced mountaineers and they
had a hard time due to altitude and terrain. Their recovery by
chopper
due to Wx and end of the area search, got them back to rally point
before dark and before Wx closed in and was a safety measure. Chopper
pictures gave credit to organizations who furnished the choppers.


Expect the DNA test results of the small pieces of bone found, to
show
if animals got to the body. From my experience using DNA testing, it
will take 2-3 months (or longer) to get any results from DNA tests.


Since the crash burned, wonder why one of the Satellites didn't pick
up????


No matter the cause, sorry end to a flamboyant flier.


He at least died with his boots on, as we say here in Texas.


Big John


Geez....... The crash was below treeline, must be at 10,200 - 10,500
of so... Experienced mountianeers should not have a big problem with
that altitude or terrain. Heck alot of people ski and snowmobile alot
higher then that for most of the day, and that is alot more of a
workout. With that said it sure looks bad for Steve and probably his
demise. Altho it reminds me of a movie a while back, Wild Things, I
think. Just throw around some teeth and maybe a bone of a pinky and
some ID at the crash site or close and walla, you are "gone"....