Skip Conrad, 57, disappeared from Silverton, Colorado after he was seen walking down Lackawanna Road on the morning of August 21, 2006. A familiar figure in the small mountain town, he was known for frequent hikes to clean up trash, a commitment to environmental causes, and for living simply despite making generous donations to charity.

Conrad had a history of alcoholism but was reportedly sober when he received a diagnosis of terminal heart disease. That diagnosis is a prominent part of the story and has led some who knew him to suggest he may have chosen to spend his last time in the mountains he loved. Extensive search and rescue efforts turned up no sign of him, and investigators reported no evidence that establishes what happened.

His disappearance remains unsolved and the lack of physical evidence leaves multiple possibilities open. If anyone knew Skip’s hiking routes, routines, or saw him on August 21, 2006, please share what was observed.