Body of Robert “Bob” Woodie found

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Body of Robert “Bob” Woodie found

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I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the appropriate place, but the PCTA just highlighted that he was found near Bishop Pass.

http://www.sierrawave.net/body-missing- ... shop-pass/
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Hey b_k, thanks so much for posting the information. At least his family now has closure and his remains can be put to rest.

Seems a common attribute of those that go missing under similar circumstances succumb near a pass that was crossed on the way in.
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RIP Bob.

His last known location transmitted by his SPOT was Barrett Lakes. I would have suspected he'd be found in the Palisades somewhere... wonder if he was trying to beat the weather over the pass.
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Backpacker mag had an article in the latest edition. It was also published here:

https://www.easyreadernews.com/bob-wood ... -for-pops/

It's a very moving story and it hits home about the dangers of hiking in the "shoulder" season. Rather than trying to cross a pass in 100 mph winds, what should be our response - head for lower grounds? Say you were in Dusy Basin in this weather event - what could you do?
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Bob and I had a mutual friend. She said she wanted to introduce us, but he went missing. Here is his son, Robert's, latest postl

http://expertlandtripper.com/
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