Initial info was that he was expected back on the 9th. Now the plan was actually do the hike on the 9th? Seems like the key info would be

What did the text of the 8th actually say, and
Where was the car found? (A "side road near the entrance to the Mt Whitney Trail?" I don't know what place that describes. Mesan TH?)

Last edited by saltydog; 11/20/15 07:03 AM.

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