Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone

Smithee · 09-07-2009, 05:46 AM

Donald Masters left Orofino, ID, Monday, August 31, headed for West Yellowstone and then on to Denver. He has not been seen or heard from since. We have reason to believe he may have gone missing Monday (he was due into Denver Wednesday). He was riding a black 2008 Goldwing, Colorado Plate #327-UTH.

If you are riding Lolo Pass, or anywhere between Missoula and W. Yellowstone, please be on the lookout for Donald and his bike. He's 62 years old, weighs about 175 and is about 5'9" tall. His bike would have been loaded with a fair amount of gear as he was on a 2+ week trip. If you have seen him or have information about him or his bike, please call the Clearwater County (ID) Sheriff's Department at (208) 476-4521.

This is a picture of him on the silver Goldwing he owned before getting the black 'Wing earlier this year:

Thank you.

Jester · 09-07-2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithee

Donald Masters left Orofino, ID, Monday, August 31, headed for West Yellowstone and then on to Denver. He has not been seen or heard from since. We have reason to believe he may have gone missing Monday (he was due into Denver Wednesday). He was riding a black 2008 Goldwing, Colorado Plate #327-UTH.

If you are riding Lolo Pass, or anywhere between Missoula and W. Yellowstone, please be on the lookout for Donald and his bike. He's 62 years old, weighs about 175 and is about 5'9" tall. His bike would have been loaded with a fair amount of gear as he was on a 2+ week trip. If you have seen him or have information about him or his bike, please call the Clearwater County (ID) Sheriff's Department at (208) 476-4521.

This is a picture of him on the silver Goldwing he owned before getting the black 'Wing earlier this year:

Thank you.

Krikey!!! I hope he turns up in someplace safe!

Smithee · 09-08-2009, 01:28 PM

We have confirmed that my brother-in-law bought gas at the Superpump in Lolo, Montana, during the afternoon of August 31. No charge card purchases after that. If he went down, it's likely he went down between Lolo and W. Yellowstone, with the most likely route being US-93 - MT 43 to Wisdom - MT 278 to Dillon - MT 41 to Twin Bridges - MT 287 to Ennis - then into W. Yellowstone.

Anyone riding these roads please be on the lookout for evidence of a wreck. Information should be passed on to the Clearwater Cty. (ID) Sheriff at the number listed in my first post.

Thank you.

stellarpod · 09-08-2009, 06:38 PM

Smithee: This has been cross-posted on ST-Owners.com and there are several there who will be on the watch in that area. Any updates available?

We're all praying for a positive outcome my friend.

Steve

Smithee · 09-08-2009, 07:01 PM

Thank you Steve. Nothing new to speak of. A detective with the local PD got some information from ATT, his cell carrier, but I am not confident about the accuracy. If I had to guess, and I am guessing, I'd say he went missing between Lolo, MT and W. Yellowstone. Thanks for cross-posting.

Knife · 09-08-2009, 07:04 PM

This is spooky scary weird. Wish I was out that way. I'd drop everything and go out on a search mission for him. All kinds of unpleasant images go through my mind. I hope he's not suffering and that this comes out well.

pawprint2104 · 09-08-2009, 10:21 PM

My thoughts go out to you and your family. I hope he turns up, soon.

Ally House · 09-09-2009, 04:06 AM

Hoping for the best

MrPepsi · 09-09-2009, 07:11 AM

Also posted now on www.concours.org
We Concours riders are a world-wide group, and there are plenty of us near Yellowstone. Maybe a few of the guys will keep an eye out.

Darth Lefty · 09-09-2009, 08:51 AM

That's a big country to get lost in... crossposted to advrider

09-07-2009, 05:46 AM	#1
Smithee Smithee Name: David Location: Walla Walla, WA Motorcycle: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12	Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone Donald Masters left Orofino, ID, Monday, August 31, headed for West Yellowstone and then on to Denver. He has not been seen or heard from since. We have reason to believe he may have gone missing Monday (he was due into Denver Wednesday). He was riding a black 2008 Goldwing, Colorado Plate #327-UTH. If you are riding Lolo Pass, or anywhere between Missoula and W. Yellowstone, please be on the lookout for Donald and his bike. He's 62 years old, weighs about 175 and is about 5'9" tall. His bike would have been loaded with a fair amount of gear as he was on a 2+ week trip. If you have seen him or have information about him or his bike, please call the Clearwater County (ID) Sheriff's Department at (208) 476-4521. This is a picture of him on the silver Goldwing he owned before getting the black 'Wing earlier this year: Thank you.

09-08-2009, 06:38 PM	#4
stellarpod Kinda new round here Name: Stephen Location: Oklahoma City, OK - USA Motorcycle: 2007 Honda ST1300A Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone Smithee: This has been cross-posted on ST-Owners.com and there are several there who will be on the watch in that area. Any updates available? We're all praying for a positive outcome my friend. Steve __________________ Things are a lot more like they used to be than they are now...

09-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#5
Smithee Smithee Name: David Location: Walla Walla, WA Motorcycle: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone Thank you Steve. Nothing new to speak of. A detective with the local PD got some information from ATT, his cell carrier, but I am not confident about the accuracy. If I had to guess, and I am guessing, I'd say he went missing between Lolo, MT and W. Yellowstone. Thanks for cross-posting.

09-08-2009, 07:04 PM	#6
Knife Senior Member Name: John Location: Downingtown, PA Motorcycle: '98 Honda VFR Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 387	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone This is spooky scary weird. Wish I was out that way. I'd drop everything and go out on a search mission for him. All kinds of unpleasant images go through my mind. I hope he's not suffering and that this comes out well.

09-08-2009, 10:21 PM	#7
pawprint2104 Senior Member Name: R Location: SF Bay Area Motorcycle: 1999 BMW R1100RT, 2005 BMW K1200 GT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 586	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone My thoughts go out to you and your family. I hope he turns up, soon. __________________ One adventure down, and many to go...

09-08-2009, 01:28 PM	#3
Smithee Smithee Name: David Location: Walla Walla, WA Motorcycle: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone We have confirmed that my brother-in-law bought gas at the Superpump in Lolo, Montana, during the afternoon of August 31. No charge card purchases after that. If he went down, it's likely he went down between Lolo and W. Yellowstone, with the most likely route being US-93 - MT 43 to Wisdom - MT 278 to Dillon - MT 41 to Twin Bridges - MT 287 to Ennis - then into W. Yellowstone. Anyone riding these roads please be on the lookout for evidence of a wreck. Information should be passed on to the Clearwater Cty. (ID) Sheriff at the number listed in my first post. Thank you.

09-09-2009, 04:06 AM	#8
Ally House Playing the low notes 2 Name: Ally Location: Eugene, OR Motorcycle: Yamaha V-Star 1300T Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,489	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone Hoping for the best __________________ 'Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither' Benj. Franklin

09-09-2009, 07:11 AM	#9
MrPepsi Mr Pepsi Name: Brent Location: San Francisco, CA Motorcycle: 2009 Kawasaki Concou Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 385	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone Also posted now on www.concours.org We Concours riders are a world-wide group, and there are plenty of us near Yellowstone. Maybe a few of the guys will keep an eye out. __________________ Brent Johnson SF Bay Area California 2009 Concours 1400 "Razzi" Why Mr Pepsi? I collect and consume all things Pepsi Bikes in the past, 600 Ninja, ZX6, ZX6, K75, '88 Concours

09-09-2009, 08:51 AM	#10
Darth Lefty Disco Infiltrator Name: Daniel Location: Folsom, CA Motorcycle: '06 12GS, '02 SV Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 937	Re: Rider Missing - Lolo Pass to W. Yellowstone That's a big country to get lost in... crossposted to advrider __________________ Standing tall By the side of the road I fell in love With a beautiful highway http://darthlefty.livejournal.com http://www.active2030folsom.org

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