[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

He could not have been within 100 miles of that blue truck when it lit up. there are only a couple ways up or down that mountain and he knew that he could not be on it when they realized who's it was.

[2ndDivisionVet]

We spent a nice Christmas there in the early 70’s and I’ve been there numerous times as a boy scout.

[struggle]

Like I said a few days ago, he probably went to Lucerne Valley and kept going East, staying off the highways.

He’ll either hide in the desert until spring or he’ll try to get to Mexico.

[Riley]

I’m guessing that’s why he burned it- so it wouldn’t sit there unnoticed for a few weeks. “HEY LOOK! HERE I AM!”

I agree with those who think that this is misdirection, and he isn’t anywhere near where the truck got torched. If he were just hiding out up there, it would have made more sense to just stash the truck somewhere, or walk away from it without doing something that would attract attention to it.

I’d have some used beater-mobiles bought off of Craigslist for cash and never re-registered, with trunks full of resupply and hidden cash money discreetly parked here and there, as well.

[ThomasThomas]

The Pacific Crest Trail passes though this area. He hike down the mountain by noon.

[Coldwater Creek]

Hy 18 was ZERO visibility. That is the main road in or out of the area. If he wasn't familiar with driving or walking in the fog, there is no telling where he is. Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead would be the perfect place to steal a car. People that live down the Hill, but have a mountain home as well often leave a vehicle for long periods of time. Might be a long time before it was discovered gone.