Search and Rescue crews have now covered the entire length of the Boise Creek Trail, where missing hiker Tyler Wright was last seen, with no sign of him.
It's been 10 days since the 35-year-old Vancouver resident took off for a 50-kilometre hike starting 35 kilometres up the MacMillan Bloedel Forest Service Road on route to Pitt Lake, Coquitlam Lake or Indian Arm.
He was expected to return on Monday (Aug. 16), and rescuers are now on day three of their search.
With the Boise Trail covered, searchers from Squamish and the Lower Mainland are now turning south into the Mamquam Pass, said RCMP Cpl. Dave Ritchie today.
Although Wright is an experienced hiker, it's unclear how prepared he was for the arduous trek, said Ritchie.
He was carrying four food packs, granola bars and pans in which to gather water, but no tent or sleeping bag, just a tarp.
"People that we talked to you described him as capable, some described him as moderately capable, and some described him as not totally experienced to go into wilderness, so I don't know where he fits, to what category," said Ritchie.
Friends have launched an online appeal for help from others planning on hiking the area at www.MissingTylerWright.blogspot.com with a photo of Wright taken the afternoon he went missing.
"Anyone planning on hiking in the Indian Arm, Squamish River, Pitt Lake or Widegdon Creek areas please keep your eyes open for Tyler," states the site.
"By no means are we encouraging people to search in areas they are not comfortable or equipped to travel through. If you happen to be in the above areas, please comment on this blog where you have been in as much detail as possible."
Wright is described as six feet, four inches tall, with a shaved head, wearing a green T-shirt, black fleece, green toque and grey pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 604 892-6100 or 911.
