In September 2025, two experienced elk hunters traveled into the rugged backcountry of southern Colorado for what was supposed to be an eight-day trip in the remote South San Juan Wilderness. Both men were seasoned outdoorsmen, familiar with the demands of traveling deep into the wilderness and equipped with modern navigation and communication devices.<br /><br />But when their scheduled check-ins suddenly stopped, family members knew something was wrong. Within days, a massive search effort was underway, bringing in helicopters, search dogs, drones, horseback teams, and hundreds of volunteers to comb through miles of steep mountains, dense timber, and storm-battered terrain.<br /><br />For nearly a week, rescuers searched for answers. The weather worsened, clues remained scarce, and the mystery only deepened.<br /><br />What began as a missing persons case soon drew national attention, leaving many to wonder how two capable hunters could seemingly vanish so close to their vehicle. This week, we investigate the disappearance of Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko.<br /><br /><b>Learn more about Locations Unknown: <a href="https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown</a></b><br /><br />Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:<br /><b><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crime Off The Grid</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Off The Trails</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hike-n-seek--6798616" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hike N' Seek </a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Who Runs This Park</a></b><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relish-with-alyssia-sheikh--6799955" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Relish</b></a><br /><b></b><br />Get 35% of all orders at <b><a href="https://thehikerscache.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hiker's Cache</a>, </b>the official store of Locations Unknown, by becoming a member on Patreon!<br /><br />Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our <b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon</a></b> page.  <b>(<a href="https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown</a>)  </b><br /><br />All our Patreon only content (Audio &amp; Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- <b><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify</a></b>  <br /><br />Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call <a href="https://tel:208/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">208-391-6913</a> and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! <br /><br />View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Locations Unknown - YouTube</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>View Epispode Sources (Coming Soon)</b><br /><b></b><br />Presented by Unknown Media Group.<b><br /></b><br />Hosts:<br />Mike Van de Bogert <br />Joe Erato<br /><br />Intro/Outro “Cornfield Chase” – Cinematic Waves &amp; Rafael Krux (licensed) → <a href="https://soundcloud.com/cinematicwav3s/cornfield-chase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://soundcloud.com/cinematicwav3s/cornfield-chase</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support</a>.