116. Vanished on a Backpacking Trip (Los Padres National Forest, California)

In August 2014, an experienced backpacker set out for a multi-day trip, carrying plenty of supplies for his trek. When he didn’t show up at his planned exit, his friends reported him missing. The search went on for 10 days and nothing was found. He hasn’t been seen since. What happened to him? Anyone with information is asked to call the Monterey County Sheriff's Office at 831-755-3722 and refer to case number 14-05301. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Padres_National_Forest https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/arvin-nelson https://www.ksbw.com/article/big-sur-hiker-disappeared-wilderness-trek-california-answers-decade-later/61808413 https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/arvin-walter-nelson-0 https://charleyproject.org/case/arvin-walter-nelson Follow me on Instagram here. Support the show The 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here. Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here. Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: [email protected] Buy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.