Crews continue the search for missing AFA cadet candidate on Longs Peak

The search for a missing Air Force Academy cadet candidate continued Wednesday at Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Crews are searching for Micah Tice in areas around the Longs Peak Trail, East Longs Peak Trail, Granite Pass, and Jim’s Grove area.

Search teams are also in the Estes Cone area, the Boulder Brook Trail area, the Storm Pass area, and the Roaring Fork Drainage.

They’ve been having a difficult time in the search due to extremely high winds, forcing searchers to focus their efforts below 12,000 feet.

Larimer County Search and Rescue Dog Team are assisting Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members.

His mom, Janice Young Tice, says she recently learned Micah purchased survival tools like a life straw, tools to make a fire in snow, and medical supplies for self-administered first-aid.

Tice also says Wednesday she learned Micah had researched the weather before attempting the hike.

On Monday, November 26, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified that the US Air Force Academy was asking for assistance in locating a missing Cadet Candidate, Micah Tice, 20, from Las Vegas, Nevada, who was last heard from late Friday, November 23.

Tice’s vehicle was located at the Longs Peak Trailhead late Monday afternoon. It is unknown what Tice’s planned destination or route was.

Park rangers would like to hear from anyone who has been in the Longs Peak area since Saturday morning, November 24, or who may have had contact with Tice regarding his planned route on Longs Peak.

Please call Rocky Mountain National Park at 970-586-1204 if you have information.