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James Ledbetter missing #104549 09/02/21 05:56 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,018 Likes: 4 Whitney Doug Sr Member
Doug Sr Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,018 Likes: 4 Whitney	James went on a short hike 5 PM Aug 31 from his house and has not returned Marta has posted on facebook and many have shared the details , If you have any insight into the area that James or the locals would use other than the trail system please share it with Venture Sheriffs office a search has been ongoing since the night James didn't return home. The main area is around Eibers rd McGrea Rd and my thoughts could go up to Woodridge loop trail and North to the Lake This area is just east of 23 in Thousand Oaks. Please help with any thoughts or suggestions on steep side slopes or boulder fields that locals use as short cuts or if you hike the area and have mapped your trip that you could share. Thank You

Re: James Ledbetter missing Doug Sr #104550 09/02/21 10:39 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,018 Likes: 4 Whitney Doug Sr Member
Doug Sr Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,018 Likes: 4 Whitney	James was recovered this AM , no details and the family has requested privacy, please respect this request. Thank You

Re: James Ledbetter missing Doug Sr #104551 09/02/21 12:29 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,439 Likes: 9 Ridgecrest, CA Richard P. Member
Richard P. Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,439 Likes: 9 Ridgecrest, CA	Sorry to hear about this...we did quite a few "fun" climbs together... Photos: http://piotrowski.smugmug.com SpotCasting: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/9DDZ#history/assets

Re: James Ledbetter missing Doug Sr #104552 09/02/21 12:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 593 Likes: 3 California Jim F Member
Jim F Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 593 Likes: 3 California	Very sad news. James will be missed, Condolences to his Family and Friends. Jim

Re: James Ledbetter missing Doug Sr #104553 09/03/21 04:12 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 284 Carson City, NV trail bud Member
trail bud Member Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 284 Carson City, NV	That’s so sad. Sorry to hear this. "The mountains are calling and I must go." John Muir

Re: James Ledbetter missing trail bud #104554 09/03/21 09:11 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 353 Irvine, CA graham Member
graham Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 353 Irvine, CA	Very sad news. My sincere condolences to James’ Family and Friends. RIP James. Rick James happy to be on top of North Palisade. He did the T-Bolt to Mt Sill traverse this day with Ryan B, Marty R, Rick G – Summer of 2012

Re: James Ledbetter missing Doug Sr #104560 09/10/21 08:16 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 629 Yorba Linda, CA JEFF SCOFIELD Member
JEFF SCOFIELD Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 629 Yorba Linda, CA	[img]https://sangorgonioyeti.smugmug.com/MtBaldy/Our-2nd-Annual-Team-Hypoxia/i-WXPgZ23/A[/img] 2016 WPSMB Climb For Heroes!

Re: James Ledbetter missing JEFF SCOFIELD #104561 09/10/21 11:32 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 284 Carson City, NV trail bud Member
trail bud Member Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 284 Carson City, NV	Can’t see the pics. You need to log in Smugmug to see the pics. "The mountains are calling and I must go." John Muir

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