Every year we lose people. There is something about the PNW that swallows folks - never to be found. My heart goes out for the family of that young woman.

I personally believe it was foul play. This gal had hiking experience and SAR combed the area. Unless she took a 20 mile bushwhack and died in a hole, I think they would've found something. But not all SAR is created equal and I don't know what that area is like.

Just another solemn reminder to be prepared.