Date: September 13, 2014
Nationality: American
Object Type: Earth
Location: Mount Siyeh, Glacier National Park, Montana, United States
COD: Impact
Clothes / Suit: Tracking Suit

Description:

Beau hiked up to the summit exit on Mt Siyeh, Glacier National Park in Montana. Conditions at the top of the mountain are only speculation as Beau was by himself and because of it's location and height, Siyeh is often effected variably. He hiked in the afternoon, designating a "turn around time" with his girlfriend and his parents, who were hiking to the landing area. When Beau didn't arrive, they hiked out to presumably meet him. He never arrived. Rescue was called the following day and Beau was discovered approximately 1000-1200' below the summit, on the lower slabs, wrapped up in is parachute with head and facial trauma. He was wearing a new tracking suit and I know this was his first jump on it.

Beau was an accomplished tracker and although not current, was a hyper current BASE jumper, jumping technical objects often with skill and good judgement. The most likely scenario is that Beau had a problem with his exit and had an off heading/object strike. That is of course total speculation but is really the only scenario that makes sense based on the object, the height (4,100' overall), his intention to track it slider up and where he ended up coming to rest. Beau was a passionate jumper, an inspiring and caring person, wise for his years and a genuine and honest man. He was my good friend and will be missed dearly by everyone who had the luck to know him

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