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New York Man Missing At Rocky Mountain National Park

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By NPT Staff - September 11th, 2020
A search got underway Friday at Rocky Mountain National Park for 24-year-old Steven Grunwald/NPS HO

A search got underway Friday at Rocky Mountain National Park for 24-year-old Steven Grunwald/NPS HO

Rocky Mountain National Park rangers faced wintry conditions Friday in their search for a 24-year-old New York man who hadn't been heard from in two weeks.

Steven “Steve” Grunwald, of Greenville, New York, was reported missing Thursday by a friend. Park rangers found his vehicle parked at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead. His last contact with family and friends was August 28.

Grunwald's exact route or destination were unknown, but it is believed he may have been attempting the Glacier Gorge Traverse on August 29, a park release said.

The Glacier Gorge Traverse is an expansive route touching 11 summits over roughly 19 miles. It entails sections of fifth-class climbing and difficult terrain.     

Grunwald was described as 5’6,” 145 pounds, with brown hair medium length and curly. He wears black rectangular glasses. He is described as a fit trail runner, backpacker, and climber with backcountry experience. Clothing may include a brown beanie, yellow pants, a blue top layer and blue or red shoes. He may be wearing a green Camp climbing helmet.

Due to winter weather conditions, including winds and drifting snow, park efforts Friday were focused in the upper Glacier Gorge area by glassing areas of McHenrys Peak and Arrowhead as well as areas in upper Glacier Gorge from the Keyhole Route of Longs Peak. Rangers also were continuing investigations to attempt to narrow down the overall search area.  

If you have information that could help investigators, if you may have seen Steven Grunwald, or if you were in the upper Glacier Gorge area and/or ridge lines on surrounding peaks on August 29 or August 30, contact the park.

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