Missing Climber on Longs Peak

[Bombay2Boulder]

From Estes Park News, Inc facebook page-
" News from RMNP...
Search In Longs Peak Area For Overdue Man
Last night, Tuesday, August 28, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified by a family member that Jens “Jay” Yambert, 60, of Urbana, Illinois, was overdue. Yambert is believed to have started from the Longs Peak Trailhead at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 26. His rental car was found at the trailhead last night after park staff were notified by his family that he was overdue. It is unknown what Yambert’s planned destination or route was. One possible route may have been Clark’s Arrow to the summit of Longs Peak.
This morning, members of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Search and Rescue team began searching the Longs Peak area including Clark’s Arrow, the Boulder Field, North Face, Lamb’s Slide and Peacock Pool. Aerial surveillance also occurred with assistance from Northern Colorado Helitack.
Yambert was possibly wearing a black raincoat, khaki pants and hat, sandals and a blue/grey back pack. He may also be using trekking poles.
Park rangers would like to hear from anyone who has been in the Longs Peak or Mount Meeker area since Sunday, August 26. Especially those who noticed abandoned gear or other clues. Please call (970) 586-1204"

Link from park services website with photo-
https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sea ... ue-man.htm

[Candace66]

Here's that same announcement on the RMNP website, but it includes a photo of Yambert:

https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sea ... ue-man.htm

[Bombay2Boulder]

Here's that same announcement on the RMNP website, but it includes a photo of Yambert:

https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sea ... ue-man.htm

Edited my post with the link.

[MarkVB]

Very interesting that he looks to have been reported missing and was found safely about 4 years ago too on the same mountain. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/l ... 29100436=1

Hope he is found safe again.

[chicagostylehotdog]

Very interesting that he looks to have been reported missing and was found safely about 4 years ago too on the same mountain. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/l ... 29100436=1

Hope he is found safe again.

Oh dear... This thread is about to get ugly.

[Dan_Suitor]

Very interesting that he looks to have been reported missing and was found safely about 4 years ago too on the same mountain. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/l ... 29100436=1

Hope he is found safe again.

Oh dear... This thread is about to get ugly.

I'm ready. It's like "Injured hiker airlifted off Maroon Peak" never has to stop!

A very odd coincidence indeed. I hope he is found safe and that this thread does not get ugly until after his whereabouts is known.

[Shaller13]

Before anyone starts to put Illinois people under the bus.. I'm from Illinois originally and I was able to summit Longs peak a few weeks ago and make it back safely.

My question is how does someone get lost 2 times on the same mountain? Is he trying to prove something?

[stoopdude]

Sandals?

I ran into a guy on North Maroon a few weeks ago who was wearing sandals. It was his first 14er. Looked like a good way to lose a toe.

Hoping for the best outcome here.

[mtree]

I redact my statement.

I hope he is found safe.

[CosmikUtensil]

We may have been the last person to see him, and I have been in touch with the rangers about it. Myself and another guy saw him at the bottom of the homestretch. It was gnarly up there on Monday, so I am hoping for the best, as I am a little rattled by this story. Let's try to keep this to hoping for a safe rescue, and have another thread for footwear if we need to. Because we do need to it seems.

[amags543]

Are you guys serious with saying this thread is about to get "juicy?" This person is missing and we have no idea if he is going to be found okay. His daughter is reading this board. Please be respectful.

[MichaelWG]

+1 for reserving judgment and commentary for another time/place...

If you hadn't noticed from the other thread, the person's child is using this forum to spread the word and gather information. Good idea to be respectful and civil.