70 Year Old Hiker Missing In The Smokies

**Wise Old Owl** · 08-30-2009, 11:44

Originally Posted by chief

in another jurisdiction he probably would be considered negligent and presented with a large bill for his rescue.

No that's how folks great each other in the woods in NH, then in a North East accent, "you goin to pay for that in a while...." Its a Maine thin, ya knew

**Midway Sam** · 08-30-2009, 18:43

Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl

No that's how folks great each other in the woods in NH, then in a North East accent, "you goin to pay for that in a while...." Its a Maine thin, ya knew

Sounds like he just got a bit turned around. Glad this one has a happy ending...

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/au...ker-back-home/

**pafarmboy** · 08-30-2009, 18:48

This just goes to show that even experienced backpackers can end up lost and in need of help. Two thumbs up to all those who were part of the S&R.

**OldStormcrow** · 09-01-2009, 09:52

I remember running into this guy at Cosby Knob Shelter when he was a ridgerunner....nice guy.

**Pedaling Fool** · 09-01-2009, 10:10

I think I talked to him at the laundrymat in Fontana in 2007.

**Flush2wice** · 09-01-2009, 10:23

Always hike with spam.

Thread: 70 Year Old Hiker Missing In The Smokies

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

Posting Permissions