[Nikas777]

My subjects of interests are in history, militaria, religions/theologies, archeology,myths and legends and while I do not generally believe in the following subjects, for fun (and to maintain an open mind) I love reading about alternate/revisionist history (subjects like pre-Columbian transatlantic voyages, etc), crypto-zoology, UFOs and other Fortean happenings.

This incident is said to have inspired the plot (such as it was) for the "Blair Witch Project".

[ChocChipCookie]

ping for later read

How could I resist a post with a title like this one??

[cripplecreek]

I’ve pinged SunkenCiv since he seems to keep the cryptozoology list. You may want to join.

I think you’ll find plenty of what you seek on FR. Pre columbian oceanic travel is a personal favorite of mine.

[Nikas777]

ping

[doodad]

I have always found this incident interesting.

[fso301]

Interesting story. Assuming reports of no extra footprints are accurate, an avalanche may offer the best explanation.

With some of the party seriously injured if not killed by the avalanche, the remainder fearing a second avalanche fled the scene without proper clothing. With members of the party seriously injured, others panicked, became disoriented and rapidly succumbed to the elements.

[Seruzawa]

One of the earlier incidents now known to be attributed to the manbearpig.

[ScottinVA]

The creature was rumored to be large, hairy and quite frightening!

[Jack Hammer]

Fox Mulder, call your office.

[xsrdx]

Very interesting read, thanks for posting.

[r9etb]

All those words, when “group of bad guys” is a readily available explanation.

[Vendome]

Yep, you are going to be the Michael Savage of FR.

Interesting stories. Thanks

[dragonblustar]

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Thanks, Dragonblustar

[rdl6989]

Brown bear attack would be my guess.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_bear

[FreeManWhoCan]

If Derzu Uzala was there he would taken care of it in two seconds.

[reagan_fanatic]

They.....saw.....THIS!!!!

[Sloth]

Very intriguing.

This incident is said to have inspired the plot (such as it was) for the "Blair Witch Project".

Wow, a movie of this story would have been SOOOOOOOOO much better than "The Blair Witch Project." Then again, 90 minutes of Nick Nolte huffing glue and reading the phone book would have been better than "The Blair Witch Project."

[PLMerite]

Any information coming out of the Soviet Union - real state-controlled media - is suspect. The Soviets routinely encouraged reports of UFOs, etc., to cover up missile testing and other military activity.

These skiers probably ran afoul of some military operation (if the radiation angle is true) or fell victim to the natural dangers of being out in the wild in the winter.

I say this as someone who has been interested in Forteana for most of my life: Most “reporting” before WWII is suspect, especially old small-town newspapers with blank pages to fill. As much as we say journalists make stuff up now, back then they really did.

I love Fortean Times, I’ve been a subscriber since about Issue #32.

[dfwgator]

Nine missing skiers found dead.

The Claudine Longet Invitational Ski Tournament?

"Uh-oh! He seems to have been accidentally shot by Claudine Longet! Yes.. and I'm afraid Helmut Kindle is out of this race!"