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Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« on: July 30, 2023, 09:49:11 PM »
Looking to find who abandoned their elk camp in the Tatoosh Wilderness last fall. After multiple trips near this location, I decided to check out the tent and found the tent collapsing in. There is was nothing in the tent that helps in identifying the owner. There was some muzzleloader rounds, men and women's clothing if that helps. Tomorrow I will be calling the Cowlitz Ranger station to report the camp. If this was your camp or know who's camp this could be please DM me.

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2023, 04:26:40 AM »
Odd...maybe their dead :dunno:

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2023, 07:00:03 AM »
Very odd...  that is a lot of high dollar stuff to be left behind.
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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2023, 08:12:20 AM »
 :yike: Very sinister find. Something bad must have happened for the person/persons to leave it like that. Please keep us posted if you find out any details.

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2023, 09:26:27 AM »
According to Yosemite Search and Rescue, it is not uncommon for people to just walk away from their stuff, and never return because of disgust, embarrassment, laziness,  health, or life issues.

Hope it’s nothing more than that

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2023, 09:39:43 AM »
Yeah I would report it sooner than later. Good chance someone got themselves in some sort of trouble.

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2023, 10:50:17 AM »
how far back from a trailhead is it? 
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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2023, 10:59:56 AM »
Looking to find who abandoned their elk camp in the Tatoosh Wilderness last fall.

Last fall?  A lot could have happened between last fall and now.

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2023, 11:11:36 AM »
Backpack was even left. Very odd indeed.
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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2023, 11:31:31 AM »
Very odd. Maybe hiked away from camp, couldn't find his way back, and hiked out.
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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2023, 11:45:32 AM »
Curious to hear what you find out.
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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2023, 11:48:19 AM »
Called the Cowlitz ranger station this morning to report the camp. The ranger was not aware of anyone that has been reported missing since last fall in the area where I found the camp. Also, said this is not super uncommon in the national forest because sometimes people overestimate their abilities hiking and camping in the backcountry. No judgement here, just trying to hopefully get the stuff back to the owner.

As for the location- it was about 3 miles and 3,000 feet in elevation gain from the north trailhead, located in a small sheltered clearing next to a drop off. This is IVO of the Tatoosh Lakes if you are familiar with the area.


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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2023, 11:55:20 AM »
I would offer to clean up the mess, with the agreement of the USFS and applicable Sheriff’s department. Which given that it’s Lewis County, the SD may care less

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2023, 12:44:11 PM »
A perfect example of a great place that has become extremely over populated.

Back when Blakenship ran cows up there and many years afterwards it was incredible.


Sad but over.

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Re: Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2023, 09:41:26 PM »
That tent did not spend the winter there at 3000 foot elevation.
about 6 feet of snow would have flattened it, as well as everything inside.

 


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