Lost in the Shadow of the Rockies – The 40-Year Mystery - Part 1

Lost in the Shadow of the Rockies – The 40-Year Mystery - Part 1

Author: Locations Unknown October 24, 2025 Duration: 48:01
In January 1982, two women vanished just hours apart while hitchhiking from Breckenridge, Colorado, during one of the worst winter storms the Rockies had seen in decades. As temperatures plunged below –20°F, friends and rescuers scoured the frozen corridors of Pike National Forest, finding only scattered clues and a deepening mystery. Join us this week for Part 1 of Lost in the Shadow of the Rockies: The Disappearances of Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer and Annette Schnee.

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Locations Unknown ventures into the silent, vast spaces where people have simply gone missing. Hosts Mike & Joe guide each episode through a specific case, piecing together timelines from the final known moments, through the often-frustrating official searches, and into the lingering questions that haunt families and park rangers alike. This isn't just a true crime podcast; it’s a close look at the intersection of human error, unpredictable nature, and the peculiar geography of places like dense national forests and isolated mountain ranges that can swallow a person whole. You’ll hear about the decisions made in the critical hours, the terrain that complicated everything, and the community of experts and amateurs who keep looking. The show naturally explores how these landscapes, while beautiful, hold secrets, making the wilderness itself a central character in every story. Tune in for a respectful, detailed examination of stories that end not with a conclusion, but with an open map and a deepened mystery. The podcast digs into the cultural fascination with these vanishings and what they reveal about our relationship with the wild, remote corners of the country.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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From the Vault - Grand Canyon Cold Cases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:01
We're out of the office this week putting the finishing touches on the new studio! We'll be back with all-new shows the first week of August. Until then, enjoy a classic from the vault: "Grand Canyon Cold Cases." It's th…
From the Vault - Glacier National Park Cold Cases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:49
While we're away getting our new studio up and running, please enjoy one of our favorite episodes on Glacier National Park Cold Cases, complete with newly edited audio to make your listening experience even better. Side…
Robert Schock - North Cascades National Park - Washington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:19
July 31 2024, a 39-year-old ultrarunner vanished in the rugged North Cascades National Park during a 20-mile trail run. Minimally equipped, he became disoriented on wildfire-altered trails, surviving 30 days on berries a…
Aubrey Sacco - Langtang National Park - Nepal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:03
April 2010, a young American backpacker set out alone on a trek through Nepal’s scenic Langtang Valley. She was last seen confidently hiking along a popular trail but then vanished without a trace. Despite exhaustive sea…
Joseph Wood Jr - Mount Rainier National Park - Washington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:06
In July 1999, a 34-year-old book editor from New York set out for a day hike near Comet Falls in Mount Rainier National Park. Despite clear skies, he left the main trail and entered rugged, snow-covered terrain. When he…
Jacob Gray - Olympic National Park - Washington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:58
April 6th, 2017, a lone cyclist sets out into Washington’s Olympic wilderness, towing a trailer packed with camping gear and determination. Days later, park rangers found the bike and gear abandoned on a remote road, but…
King Arthur: In Search of the Lost King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:36
It’s the 6th century, Britain’s a chaotic mess—Roman rule’s gone, Saxons are invading, and a warrior king fights his last battle. Then, poof—he’s gone, whisked away to a mysterious place called Avalon, never to be seen a…
Park Rangers Unplugged: Tasers, Trails, and True Crime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:06
Join us this week for a great conversation with Tara and Nancy, retired Yellowstone National Park law enforcement Rangers and hosts of Crime Off the Grid. They share unforgettable experiences from their careers, from int…
Checking in w/ Danielle & Cassie from National Park After Dark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:42
On April 23rd, 2025, we hosted a nearly five-hour livestream to celebrate our current studio, which we'll be leaving later this spring due to upcoming building renovations. During the event, we interviewed Danielle and C…
Larry Conn - Kings Canyon National Park - California [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:13
In October 2012, an experienced hiker vanished amid an early-season snowstorm near California's remote Taboose Pass. Despite extensive search efforts hindered by brutal terrain, freezing temperatures, and blinding whiteo…