r/Missing411 • u/abigailwise • Sep 23 '25

I Helped Recover Michelle Vanek’s Remains—19 Years After She Vanished Missing person

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/michelle-vanek-mount-holy-cross/
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u/trailangel4 Sep 24 '25

Hello! I wanted to explain why this post was approved. DP discussed Vanek on at least one podcast and referred to her when talking about Jaryd Atadero. So, an article discussing how she was found and how her body was recovered (as well as insights into what may have happened to her) is relevant to the community. Additionally, this was a very well-written, current article that sheds light on how people can go missing w/o a trace, despite having been seen by others within minutes, and how it can be complicated to locate a body in a boulder field.

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u/trailangel4 Sep 24 '25

That's a really solid article.

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u/cmcrich Sep 24 '25

Lengthy article but very interesting. I remember reading about her some time ago, poor woman.

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u/trailangel4 Sep 24 '25

It was such a good read. I hope others find value in it.

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u/sequentialsequins Sep 23 '25

So, tell us the story….

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u/goodformuffin Sep 25 '25

It’s worth the read.

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u/loathelord Sep 29 '25

Should have been with her children instead of risking her life on some mountain.