Abandoned Elk Camp Tatoosh Wilderness

[Western_WA_Kevin]

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.

[Gettin Birdie]

Odd...maybe their dead

[Rob]

Very odd...  that is a lot of high dollar stuff to be left behind.

[Fatherof5]

  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.

[Knocker of rocks]

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

[bornhunter]

Yeah I would report it sooner than later. Good chance someone got themselves in some sort of trouble.

[Rob]

how far back from a trailhead is it? 

[GASoline71]

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.

Gary

[pianoman9701]

Backpack was even left. Very odd indeed.

[Bob33]

Very odd. Maybe hiked away from camp, couldn't find his way back, and hiked out.

[Rainier10]

Curious to hear what you find out.

[Western_WA_Kevin]

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.

[Knocker of rocks]

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

[2MANY]

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.

[wags]

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.