I climbed Katahdin multiple times including the well known Knife edge trail. I did this in my late 20's, this person was 58, I wouldn't do it at 58 unless I was in excellent shape.
I’m calling it a murder-suicide, as opposed to a suicide-murder.
Katahdin is the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail, I didn’t read the article but were they finishing thru hike of the AT and after all that hiking took a chance that was dangerous and the weather or something else caught up with them
I climbed once to Pamola Peak, on a scorching July day. From the parking lot to the peak took about 3 hours. I was in my mid 40s at the time. I wasn’t carrying much, but don’t recall the climb being especially strenuous.
The weather has not been great lately. It wouldn’t surprise me if the temps were in the low thirties night time at elevation. Exposure is a real risk for the unprepared.
If it was a suspected criminal event, Park officials would be actively warning other hikers.
Hiking has replaced guns as one of the leading causes of death in dumb America.
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Maybe he died, and the daughter is hiking towards help. Hoping she turns up. Tragic.
I remember reading a book about Donn Fendler who was lost on Mt. Katahdin when he was a little boy. Found after more than a week, IIRC. It’s supposed to be a brutal and unforgiving place.
Have done a ton of hiking in New Hampshire mountains - it’s amazing how many people don’t realize that a hike above the tree-line is NOT just a stroll through the woods.
No mention of cell service?
Every time I read about the people who go out and do not make it home I am struck by their wisdom.
Black bear attack perhaps?
Movie trivia time.
“Katahdin,” is the name of the creature in 1979’s Prophecy.
Written by the same guy who wrote The Omen: David Seltzer.
First role of the Predator: Kevin Peter Hall.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079758/fullcredits/
I have the DVD and paperback novel.
Yes, I’m a nerd.