+ WilliamM Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Unicorn said: No, he altered his prior post, which was a response to my query in which he said point-blank that Sands was not alone, which, in turn, was a response to my posting of the photo of the sign at the start of the trail which warns not to hike alone. His post which now starts with "my focus is great concern" previously stated that he was hiking with a guide. That, in turn, was a response to my asking how he knew Sands was not alone in a previous post of his. Even more deceptively, he then added in a later post "Julian was alone with a guide," contradicting both of his previous postings in which he asserted Sands was not alone. I don't think I've seen such contemptible attempts to obfuscate facts in all of my years on this message center. @Unicorn WOW Julian Sands is alone with only a guide. I didn't read the sign because I haven't been in California for in around fifteen years Period Edited January 21, 2023 by WilliamM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ augustus Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 The news is reporting that Julian Sands is most likely deceased. Very sad for him. + Italiano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeezifonly Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I know personally several experienced hikers who have acknowledged that learning about these isolated tragedies on the trail (weather, falls, animal attacks) …) will not deter them from their passion to hike, to be alone with nature. Probably, the experienced Mr Sands was of similar mindset. After this amount of time, he is either dead or has successfully disappeared himself, the former more likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 If I am understanding the reports correctly, the search parties looking for Julian Sands have been finding other lost hikers in the process. But no sign of Sands. When I lived in BC I remember that hikers would periodically go missing during winter excursions, and sadly, many would only be recovered after the snow melted in the spring. I have a sinking feeling the same fate has befallen Sands. + WilliamM and jeezifonly 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 11 hours ago, CuriousByNature said: ... hikers would periodically go missing during winter excursions, and sadly, many would only be recovered after the snow melted in the spring.... I agree. The trail is steep and narrow, and I suspect he slid down the mountain and that his corpse will be found, likely in the Spring when the snow has melted. When they find him, I'd be curious to find out if he even had appropriate equipment such as crampons, ice axe, etc. Even if a person were to go alone, which is not recommended, I'd think a personal locator beacon would be another essential piece of equipment. I hope he at least didn't suffer a prolonged death. What a nightmare that would be. 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Hagen Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) Beautiful, incredibly erotic, man. Very sad. One of those actors I wanted to fuck LONG before I knew what fucking, for me, was going to be. "Yeah I know THEE!" Edited January 30, 2023 by Rod Hagen thomas and Danny-Darko 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Today's LA Times perspective: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-02/beautiful-sight-deadly-climb-las-favorite-mountain-can-be-a-killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 The article is behind a paywall Sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Mount Baldy has had a good 10 feet/3 meters of snow this week-end. I have a feeling they won't find his corpse until well into April... 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSR Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 1:39 AM, jeezifonly said: I know personally several experienced hikers who have acknowledged that learning about these isolated tragedies on the trail (weather, falls, animal attacks) …) will not deter them from their passion to hike, to be alone with nature. Probably, the experienced Mr Sands was of similar mindset. After this amount of time, he is either dead or has successfully disappeared himself, the former more likely As someone whose idea of enjoying the great outdoors is having a drink at a sidewalk table, it boggles my mind that anyone would go hiking alone in such extreme weather and difficult terrain. But obviously Julian Sands is a very different person. What I see as suicide, he considers adventure. We all take risks, some of which others might consider crazy. I heard that some guys contact a total stranger over the Internet, invite him into their homes, and then actually pay him for sex -- sex! with a total stranger!! for money!!! Crazy, right? mike carey, + augustus, + jeezopete and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ azdr0710 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 https://ew.com/celebrity/john-malkovich-reflects-julian-sands-disappearance-great-loss/ + WilliamM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeezifonly Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, BSR said: As someone whose idea of enjoying the great outdoors is having a drink at a sidewalk table, it boggles my mind that anyone would go hiking alone in such extreme weather and difficult terrain. But obviously Julian Sands is a very different person. What I see as suicide, he considers adventure. We all take risks, some of which others might consider crazy. I heard that some guys contact a total stranger over the Internet, invite him into their homes, and then actually pay him for sex -- sex! with a total stranger!! for money!!! Crazy, right? I’m not outdoorsy myself, so it’s not a passion I relate to. I mean, I would never think of connoitering with HotMountainTop on a mountain top, no matter the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 hours ago, azdr0710 said: https://ew.com/celebrity/john-malkovich-reflects-julian-sands-disappearance-great-loss/ "...he knew what the conditions were, and that's what he loved to do. He found great solace in the solitude of that..." until he didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Unicorn said: "...he knew what the conditions were, and that's what he loved to do. He found great solace in the solitude of that..." until he didn't. He knew the dangerous condition , as his close friend said. He was likely at peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 hours ago, WilliamM said: ...He was likely at peace Yikes. Your assumption reminds me of what vegans imagine animals' lives and deaths are like in the wild. Too much time spent watching Disney cartoons. One can only hope that his death was quick, and especially that he didn't suffer with broken bones, unable to move for prolonged periods while suffering from element exposure or dehydration. I shudder to imagine the possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) @Unicorn You are a bit obsessed with the mountain and Mr Sands And what United States war did you serve? Edited February 28, 2023 by WilliamM Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 54 minutes ago, Unicorn said: Yikes. Your assumption reminds me of what vegans imagine animals' lives and deaths are like in the wild. Too much time spent watching Disney cartoons. One can only hope that his death was quick, and especially that he didn't suffer with broken bones, unable to move for prolonged periods while suffering from element exposure or dehydration. I shudder to imagine the possibilities. I've read that death from cold exposure can be quite peaceful, and the conditions that weekend were colder than normal from what I remember. So hopefully his ending was without panic or fear. samhexum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 Human remains found in California near search area for Julian Sands CuriousByNature and Danny-Darko 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Eater Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 From the Los Angeles Times last night: Authorities recovered human remains Saturday in the Mt. Baldy wilderness near the search area for actor Julian Sands, who has been missing for more than five months. Hikers around Mt. Baldy discovered a body around 10 a.m. and notified authorities, according to a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The body was transported from the wilderness to the county coroner’s office for formal identification this week, the statement said. No other details were available. Sands, a British actor who appeared in “Room With a View,” “Warlock” and “The Killing Fields,” has been missing since Jan. 13. Danny-Darko and CuriousByNature 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyDown Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 2/28/2023 at 11:58 AM, CuriousByNature said: I've read that death from cold exposure can be quite peaceful, and the conditions that weekend were colder than normal from what I remember. So hopefully his ending was without panic or fear. The area had a snowstorm at the time he went missing. His chances looked bad. But he met his end doing something he loved. + Italiano and + azdr0710 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Today's (August 11th) Los Angeles Times finally came out with a detailed article, explaining in depth the foolishness with which the late actor appeared to have behaved when he went out in January: Los Angeles Times ENEWSPAPER.LATIMES.COM Los Angeles Times - 08/11/2023 This seems like a tragic loss which could have easily been prevented. The article said his bones were scattered, perhaps by cougars, bears, or coyotes. Edited August 12, 2023 by Unicorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 'Dressed like a ninja' Hikers who found actor Julian Sands' remains on mountain recall 'surreal' experience What was most concerning to the hikers was the lack of equipment necessary for such a dangerous winter hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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