30-year-old New Jersey hiker, Ryan Albert, was reported missing to Denver police on Friday when he did not return on schedule from hike in the Longs Peak area of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Ongoing search for #missing hiker in Rocky Mountain National Park: https://t.co/kMb0IDgv3M — If you were in the Longs Peak area since October 4, or if you may have had contact with Ryan Albert regarding his planned route on Longs Peak, please call park officials ☎️ 970-586-1204 pic.twitter.com/Z09MHOeBMr
— SpecialAgentNPS (@SpecialAgentNPS) October 8, 2018
Search and rescue teams have been working since Saturday morning but snow and icy condition have hampered their efforts. NJ.com reports that due to safety concerns, only the canine team was sent out Monday morning. The weather outlook for the week calls for more freezing temperatures and snow.
If you have any information about Ryan’s whereabouts please call 970-586-1204.