Officials are searching for a man who is believed to have gone missing while hiking in the area of Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point in Saguache County over the weekend.
In a shared by Custer County Search and Rescue, a friend said Tyler Cline was planning to hike Challenger Point, a 14,081 foot peak, on Sunday. Kit Carson Peak, at 14,165 feet, is nearby. Both are part of the Crestones in the Sangre de Cristo Range.
“His car was found there today and search and rescue are doing their thing! His phone is dead or turned off but he didn’t show up for work!,” the post said.
According to his family, Cline is an experienced climber who is trying to summit all of Colorado’s 14ers, .
Custer County Search and Rescue and Chaffee County Search and Rescue North are searching for Cline. Those who have information about Cline’s whereabouts should contact the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office at 719-539-2596.
