Drew_Jones Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Hiked Granite Mountain this weekend (Denny Creek-Exit 47) and in an avvy chute I found 1 trekking pole, goggles, and a pair of prescription glasses (still in the goggles). Looked like someone had a pretty sweet wipeout. Dug around a little just in case the dude was still there. He wasn't, but the pole had a name on it "M. Church". I'd be happy to return all this stuff if anyone knows who that is. Probably lost last year sometime as this chute was just melting out. Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 nice story Drew. It got me thinking One time several years ago, me and a buddy were elk hunting on Timberwolf Mountain (you can drive right off the summit of that sucker) near Naches and I discovered a 3' x 7' mound of freshly turned dirt miles from any road, I thought it might be the shallow grave of an FBI informant or other unfortunate soul. I pointed it out to my friend and he gleefully shouted "I get the skull!" then frantically dug up the entire mound. There was nothing there, but I took note of my hunting parter's behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Bronco: nice story Drew. It got me thinking One time several years ago, me and a buddy were elk hunting on Timberwolf Mountain (you can drive right off the summit of that sucker) near Naches and I discovered a 3' x 7' mound of freshly turned dirt miles from any road, I thought it might be the shallow grave of an FBI informant or other unfortunate soul. I pointed it out to my friend and he gleefully shouted "I get the skull!" then frantically dug up the entire mound. There was nothing there, but I took note of my hunting parter's behavior. Health Tip for Next Year: take cartridges out of your partner's rifle while he is sleeping. Elk is Yummy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Yeah, maybe just give him some "special" handloads I made just for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Harmon Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Granite Mountain is in the state of Arizona, outside of Prescott, and it never snows there. Therefore, I assume that your story is pure fabrication and that you actually stold that poor guy's gear. Why don't you just fes up and give it back? Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Bronco: I discovered a 3' x 7' mound of freshly turned dirt miles from any road . These have been reported before in the book : On the Track of Bigfoot by Peter Byrne Personally I believe a hitherto unknown to science race of giant moles or mound building termites are the most likely option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dennis Harmon: Granite Mountain is in the state of Arizona, outside of Prescott, and it never snows there. Therefore, I assume that your story is pure fabrication and that you actually stold that poor guy's gear. Why don't you just fes up and give it back? Dennis dennis, it snow in prescott every winter....it is at like 5k plus in elev..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexus Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 quote: Personally I believe a hitherto unknown to science race of giant moles or mound building termites are the most likely option. What about really bored snafflehounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Jones Posted June 12, 2002 Author Share Posted June 12, 2002 Ok Dennis, you busted me! I'm really just hoping to find the guy again and steal the other pole. I think you've been smokin' the wacky tabacky in Wesnatchee! Pass it around, man!! Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juneriver Posted June 12, 2002 Share Posted June 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: [QBThese have been reported before in the book : On the Track of Bigfoot by Peter Byrne[/QB] I have seen such a mysterious thing in the N. Cascades. I just shrugged it off, and have no clue as to what it was. Now your freakin' me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted June 12, 2002 Share Posted June 12, 2002 I betcha the booty belongs to the guy who skied Granite Mtn. during high avy hazard and (surprise!) got wiped down the chute by a slide. Granite Mountain accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Jones Posted June 12, 2002 Author Share Posted June 12, 2002 slothrop, Nice job. Mystery solved! Matt C. a.k.a. "M. Church". "He lost a pole, a mitt, his goggles and prescription glasses in the slide." I guess I missed the mitt. I think I'll try and track him down and give the stuff back. Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Harmon Posted June 12, 2002 Share Posted June 12, 2002 You might try it Drew, but I wouldn't recommend it. Dying sucks. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted June 12, 2002 Share Posted June 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dennis Harmon: You might try it Drew, but I wouldn't recommend it. Dying sucks. Dennis Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 Matt C. didn't die Dennis. quote: Report compiled by John Stimberis, Avalanche Control Technician-WSDOT, through phone interviews with both members of the party. [ 06-12-2002, 05:05 PM: Message edited by: MountainMan ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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