Found Deceased UT - Kyle Wimpenny, 25, hiking High Uintas Wilderness, Kings Peak, 13 Sept 2020

https://twitter.com/SummitCountySO/status/1306971877332533249

 

I hope they find Kyle soon. He seems like a fun guy.

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According to his family, he attempted to hike the peak back in June and didn’t make it to the top so returned to try it again. His goal is to climb the highest peak in each state, Utah marks number 8.

He's experienced,” Wright said. “He apparently has a lot of resources with him as far as gear and food. Of course, with it getting so cold at night, we want to make sure that we get as many resources out as quick as possible to try to locate him.”

Snow has already fallen up high and with an impending storm coming in late tonight and Saturday, they’re hoping to find him soon.

Summit County Search And Rescue Looking For Missing Hiker

 

Very interesting comment/tip which was acknowledged by LE. I hope it helps find Kyle.
https://twitter.com/SummitCountySO/status/1306971877332533249

 

I'm finding it difficult to see what the weather has been this past week, but the forecast is for freezing temps overnight during the next 5 days or so. I pray that Kyle merely got lost and it sounds like his survival skills are way above the norm, so we'll just try to hold good thoughts. Hopefully the S & R folks will find him or he'll walk out on his own.

 

I have no idea why, but the missing hikers/climbers really grab at me. I pray he’s a success story, I just fear an accident. Let’s hope not. JMO

 

No updates yet.
Summit County Sheriff - Utah

 

SEARCH FOR KYLE - Search crews have started into day three of searching for Kyle Wimpenny. We truly appreciate the assistance from many agencies and personnel who are working tirelessly to find Kyle. If anyone has additional information we ask you to call us at (435)615-3601.


https://twitter.com/SummitCountySO/status/1307326832027398144

 

Some hiking info on King Peak: Includes trail information and way stops, etc..
https://utah.com/hiking/kings-peak-trail

 

As of 5 hours ago, still no updates. LE assured in comment that they'll update if/when they have any new info.
https://twitter.com/SummitCountySO/status/1307326832027398144

 

Sad news - Body of missing Idaho hiker found along Henry's Fork Trail

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Wimpenny's body was located by the Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau at the Kings Peak drainage. Officials say it appears he fell approximately 1,000 feet while attempting to reach the peak.

His body was transported to the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner in Kamas.

Martinez wrote Summit County Search and Rescue crews received help from Duchesne and Uintah county search and rescue, Utah National Guard, Intermountain Life Flight along with other agencies.

"Our hearts are broken for the Wimpenny family and friends," wrote Martinez. "We offer our most sincere condolences as they mourn the tragic loss of Kyle. Hug your family members and friends often."

 

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Sheriff Justin
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TRAGIC UPDATE - Today just before 2:30pm, searchers located the body of Kyle Wimpenny. It appears Kyle fell approximately 1,000 feet while trying to summit Kings Peak. We send our most sincere condolences to the Wimpenny family and friends.

 

Such sad news. This is going to be a very difficult time for many who loved Kyle. He seemed to be a kind, fun-loving, adventurous young man. My thoughts and prayers for his loved ones. Rest peacefully, Kyle.

 

This is so sad. I was reading along and hoping for a positive outcome. Glad he was found, but disheartening to learn of another hiker gone. There are so many threads here like this. Hopefully he was living his best life during this last hike. RIP Kyle.

 

What a beautiful man, RIP.

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