See the details on the Inyo County Sheriff's office post for a photo and name. Mr Escalante left from the locked gate sometime Thursday and the plan was to hike the main trail. If you have any information please call the Sheriff 760 878 0363 ext 4. Any small detail can often help , if you talked with the person , or just passed on the trail His pick up is still at the locked gate area If you also parked at the gate you may have talked with him . Pray that Mr Escalante is found .