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Hiking Accident Prevention: Solo Mountain Hiking Is A Risk You Shouldn’t Take

September 7, 2021

34 Year Old Solo Hiker Jennifer Coleman Found Dead In Glacier National Park

St. Mary Lake and Wild Goose Island, Glacier National Park, Montana.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA

This story appeared in the media on Monday, September 5, 2021. A 34 year old hiker from Virginia was found dead in Glacier National Park, while on a solo hiking trip. Her family reported her misssing when they hadn’t heard from her for several days.

Park officials believe that Jennifer Coleman of Richmond, Virginia, may have been hiking at Highline Trail, or Dragon’s Tail, a dangerous ridge located within Logan Pass. There are reports that another hiker died after falling 500 feet from Dragon’s Tail in 2020.

The depth of grief when losing a child can make a parent very sick, or possibly kill them,
because the stress of living with this event feels like a weight sitting and
pressing down on your heart. The only fortunate aspect of this story is that her family
had closure, which in many missing persons cases, there is none.

MEDIA ARTICLES

Searcher’s Find Hiker’s Body In Glacier National Park,

Virginia Hiker Not Heard From In Nearly A Week Found Dead In Glacier National Park.

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Hiking Accident Prevention: Solo Hikers Disappear In the North Cascades Two Months Apart

September 7, 2021

S T O R I E S   P A S T  A N D   P R E S E N T

Samantha Sayers Nor Rachel Lakoduk Returned From Their Solo Hiking Trip

A view of Mt. Shuksan in the North Cascades National Park, Washington state, USA.
A VIEW OF MT. SHUKSAN THE NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK IN WASHINGTON STATE

SAMANTHA SAYERS

Samantha Sayers was 27-years-old when she disappeared on August 1, 2019, while hiking solo in the Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest, of the North Cascades mountain range.

Her plan was to summit Vesper Peak at 6,220 feet, and return by 6:00 PM. Her preparation included hiking poles, three sandwiches, chips and water.

The last time she was seen was 3:00 PM, when she had lunch with another hiker near the summit.

The trail to the summit is considered difficult and rigorous. Sayers had successfully climbed it before. But, after an extensive 8,000 hour search, not a trace of her turned up.

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RACHEL LAKODUK

9n October 17, 2019 Rachel Lakoduk set out on a solo overnight hike in the North Cascades mountains of Washington state. She was on her way to Hidden Lake Lookout, and planned to stay in a remote Cascades cabin located at 6800 feet. She was never seen again.

Two rescue attempts followed on October 19th and 20th. Both times rescuers faced imminent danger and had to turn back, due to extreme weather conditions, the possibility of avalanche, and 2 to 6 feet of trail snow.

On October 22, the rescuers reached the remote cabin, but there was no sign of Rachel. She was 28-years-old.

UPDATE: In August 2021 Rachel Lakoduk’s body was found by a private search and rescue group.

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ONLINE NEWS ARTICLES

Herald.net 9/14/18 “The 8,000-hour search to #find sam sayers on vesper peak” By Caleb Hutton

Seattle.Met 4/23/19 “Where on earth is Sam Sayers?” By Allison Williams

HeraldSun.com 10/22/19 “Rescuers reach remote Cascades cabin but don’t find missing hiker, Washington cops say” By Jaret Gilmour

The North Cascades National Park 10/26/21 “North Cascades National Park Weather”

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers and Backpackers

Hearty Buckwheat-Lentil Soup

September 6, 2021
Have Fun WithThis Quick Vegan Recipe. Build It According to Your Own Taste. Prepare A Sufficient Amount So That You Have Enough For Several Meals.
A bowl of cooked lentil and buckwheat with carrots, potatoes and broccoli, and a slice of artisan bread on the side.
Buckwheat is a gluten-free, fast cooking seed. Lentils are high in fiber, and protein, and are also gluten-free.
Raw Buckwheat is Sold In Bulk In Food Co-ops and Health Food Stores
Lentils Are Available In Green, Brown, Black, Yellow and Red Varieties. They are Fast Cooking. Presoaking Isn’t Required.
For Flavor Enhancement, Add Sauteed or Raw Bell Peppers, Sauteed Onions, Sauteed Garlic, Chopped Raw Scallions, or Sauteed Mushrooms
PREPARATION
BUCKWHEAT AND LENTILS COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: 1 cup of buckwheat to 1 1/2 cups cold water. 1 cup lentils to 2 cups water. Cook time is about 20 minutes for buckwheat, and about 20 minutes for lentils. These are the basic ingredients. Then add anything else you’d like, to enhance the flavor of your high protein meal. Additional spices are black pepper, cayenne, or cumin. Store in refrigerator.

Hiking Accident Prevention: Meet The Tougher Side Of Mother Nature

September 1, 2021

Avoid The Unexpected Realities Of The Wilderness

MOTHER NATURE HAS A CRUEL SIDE. OBEY HER RULES TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE

Stay on the good side of Mother Nature by preparing for trail and weather conditions. Understand the risks, before you head into the backcountry.

Mother Nature At Her Worst

Avalanche

Extreme Heat

Blizzards

Flash Floods

Extreme Winds

Freezing Conditions

Abrupt Weather Change

Ice

Lightning

Hail

Whiteout

Fog

What You Don’t Know Can Kill You

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Know Before You Go: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers and Backpackers

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Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 24 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.