Another Dutch Hunter Crosses Over

[393stroker]

I miss ole’ Cactusjumper. I always thought of him as one of the main players on here. He was very knowledgeable and made searching for the mine and discussing it on here, and possibly finding it a captivating subject.

 

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[deducer]

I miss ole’ Cactusjumper. I always thought of him as one of the main players on here. He was very knowledgeable and made searching for the mine and discussing it on here, and possibly finding it a captivating subject.

This LDM forum basically died with him. He was a great foil. Without him the best, most knowledgeable discussions and debates on here wouldn't have happened.

Now, all that's left are a bunch of new posters making things up.

 

[Idahodutch]

This LDM forum basically died with him. He was a great foil. Without him the best, most knowledgeable discussions and debates on here wouldn't have happened.

Now, all that's left are a bunch of new posters making things up.

Sorry for your loss Deducer.
I didn’t know cactus jumper, but can tell he meant a lot to you.

Sincerely,
Idahodutch

 

[393stroker]

Some of us old timers remember SomeHiker on here. He was one of the BIG DOGS when it came to the LDM. He was the 1st one to help me out when I started back in 2012. His vast knowledge never ceased to amaze me. R.I.P. Wayne Spencer. My next hike out will be in his honor.

 

[markmar]

RIP Somehiker. I will miss our debates.

 

[coazon de oro]

My condolences to his family, and friends. He made a lot of cool finds in those Salt mountains. We shared a lot of information for around fourteen years in treasure forums, and agreed most of the time. Never got to meet him, will sure miss his posts.

 

[releventchair]

Aye .
Hats off and a sigh again..
Then vision of yet another wanderer from multiple forums finding long sought answers with a half smile. Knowing what was encountered on the search might have been the best treasure parts all along.

 

[Cubfan64]

I'm sorry to hear of Wayne's passing - he was a colorful, interesting, enthusiastic and friendly fellow. He got to places out there and saw things that most of us wouldn't have the energy to do.

Fly high Wayne - you will be sorely missed

 

[jeffhowlett]

For several years I would open check to see if Somehiker or Mike G had posted, if so I would open and read. If they had not posted I would usually not open any posts. For a long time, it seemed that Wayne had not posted and I feared he was ill. Of all the posters on this forum, to me, Wayne was the most knowledgeable and had great processes of thought and a way to put pen to paper. Most of all I could tell he was a gentleman, I had hoped I would meet him at a Rendezvous some year. To those who knew him well, I am sure there will be a void. RIP Somehiker Jeff - Arcana Exploration.

 

[393stroker]

I just learned that another one of my friends has passed away as well.
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elgatodelnoche, a.k.a. Dan Gamache was an avid hiker out in the Superstitions. We hiked to the Pit Mine together

years ago.​

 

[Blindbowman]

sad to hear about the deaths .

 

[coazon de oro]

Sorry to hear about Mr. Gamache, we also shared our thoughts here. My condolences to his family, and friends.

 

[deducer]

Rest in peace, Wayne Spencer. One of my good friends and one of the true giants of all things Superstitions. His true passion was the Stone Maps, but he was very knowledgeable about many other things, including the LDM.

He was a real explorer of these mountains, right up there with Al Reser, Tom K., Abe Reid, Jim Hatt, Clay Worst, and many other mountain men whose love of the Superstitions knew no bound.

 

[Cubfan64]

I just learned that another one of my friends has passed away as well.
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elgatodelnoche, a.k.a. Dan Gamache was an avid hiker out in the Superstitions. We hiked to the Pit Mine together View attachment 2092919years ago.​

I only met Dan once and he was a likeable fellow - sorry to see another one go down the road . Thanks for letting us know 393.

 

[gollum]

HAHAHA I have an elgatodelnorte story; On the Tumacacori Forum here, elgato started posting about a hidden treasure in Peck Canyon stashed in the rocks. Seemed at least worth looking at (I have driven farther with less info). I told him when I was leaving AND WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT! A black military helicopter came in with a team of commandos. If I would have driven from Los Angeles to Tumacacori for somebody's fantasy? Wouldn't have been a happy day! LOL

 

[AZ Gold Hunter]

Sadly I have to report that another Dutch Hunter has passed. Alin Hovorka also known as “Tree” passed away yesterday. With decades in the Superstitions he did a lot. Definitely one of the most unique people that I have ever met. I will miss our talks and time on ground. Thank you Tree for teaching me so much.

Tree 1955-2024

 

[Blindbowman]

Death how sadden are we to miss the ones that pass thru the doorway to the other side of the vail ,walk not the path that end so suddenly for there is no trueful end of the human soul ..

 

[coazon de oro]

Sadly I have to report that another Dutch Hunter has passed. Alin Hovorka also known as “Tree” passed away yesterday. With decades in the Superstitions he did a lot. Definitely one of the most unique people that I have ever met. I will miss our talks and time on ground. Thank you Tree for teaching me so much.

Tree 1955-2024

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My condolences to Larry's family, and friends. Go rest high on that mountain.