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Title: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: cw618 on August 24, 2013, 04:14:37 PM
Bethlehem man missing near California mountain town, police say
By Tony Rhodin | The Express-Times
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on August 01, 2013 at 1:52 PM, updated August 01, 2013 at 3:19 PM
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Matthew Greene, 39, of Bethlehem, has been reported missing in the California mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, police say. (Courtesy Photo
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A 39-year-old Bethlehem outdoor adventurer who teaches math in the Nazareth Area School District has been missing for two weeks near a California resort town that is surrounded by mountains.
 
Matthew B. Greene, of the 200 block of Eighth Avenue, was last in contact with family July 16, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department said this morning on its Facebook page. He was staying at the Shady Rest Campground while his vehicle was being repaired at a local shop, police said. He has not returned to the campground, where he paid through July 17, or picked up his car, police said
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He is an avid hiker, rock and ice climber, friends and family told police. He arrived about June 27 in Mammoth Lakes "to hike, camp, and conquer peaks in the Eastern Sierra," police said. He was traveling with a friend and they climbed some peaks near Mammoth Lakes, Detective Doug Hornbeck said. But the friend moved on to their next stop when Greene's car broke down July 6, Hornbeck said.
 
Police received a missing persons report Monday after the friend's wife contacted authorities, concerned when she couldn't contact Greene. The Mono County Search and Rescue Team has been advised, police said. But without a location, the team cannot begin a search, police said.
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Police are hoping anyone who saw or heard from Greene contacts them at 760-934-2011 or the Mono County Sheriff’s Office at 760-932-6549 X7. Greene's friends are getting out a similar message on social media, Hornbeck said.
more
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2013/08/bethlehem_man_missing_near_cal.html


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: cw618 on August 24, 2013, 04:21:03 PM
an update today 8/24/13

Nazareth Area teacher Matthew Greene's disappearance continues to baffle friends, family
By Associated Press
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on August 24, 2013 at 11:05 AM
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Matthew Greene, a popular math teacher, vanished while on a backpacking trip in California last month. Police say Greene was there to hike and climb the Eastern Sierra, a region that features extremely steep and rugged terrain, with many peaks soaring to 12,000 and 13,000 feet.

His disappearance has baffled friends and family who call Greene a highly experienced, cautious outdoorsman.

“It just doesn’t seem to me that he would go out for a day hike and not return,” said his sister, Tiffany Minto. “We can’t visualize him getting himself into any kind of dangerous situation. He’s the personality type who would just turn back if it was too dangerous.”
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Some of his gear was discovered to be missing, and several pages were torn out of his guidebook, leading to speculation that he might have headed in that direction for a hike.

Several of Greene’s friends flew to California and canvassed bus drivers, store owners, librarians and others in Mammoth Lakes, posted fliers at trailheads, checked summit registers and spent several days in the back country looking for clues. The search has gone airborne, too, with a helicopter flying over the rugged terrain and one of Greene’s friends shooting high-resolution video from a private plane. California search-and-rescue personnel have also volunteered their time.
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Minto said she’s thinking about hiring a private investigator “just to exhaust every possible avenue.” And fundraisers are being held to pay for additional search-and-rescue efforts. (Information on those are available on the "Find Matthew Greene" Facebook page.)
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/nazareth_area_teacher_matthew.html


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: cw618 on August 24, 2013, 04:22:02 PM
Find Matthew Greene" Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: Red on August 25, 2013, 06:04:22 PM
Glasses that could be missing teacher Matthew Greene's found

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9217784

Quote
A California hiker has recovered a pair of eyeglasses that might belong to a Pennsylvania teacher who's been missing in the Eastern Sierra for more than a month.

The sister of 39-year-old Matthew Greene says a hiker found the glasses hanging on a sign at a trailhead near the Inyo Craters region of the Eastern Sierra.

The glasses have been turned over to the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, which is investigating Greene's disappearance.
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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 27, 2013, 12:02:18 AM
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/missing_nazareth_teacher_matth.html

Missing Nazareth teacher Matthew Greene's prescription doesn't match recovered glasses
on August 26, 2013 at 6:10 PM, updated August 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM

A pair of glasses found in the Mono–Inyo Craters region of California don't belong to missing Nazareth Area High School teacher Matthew Greene, his mother said today.

Patricia Greene said the black wire-rimmed glasses -- found late last week near the area where Greene went missing last month during a backpacking trip in California -- don't have a prescription similar to Matthew Greene's. They are glasses normally bought off a drugstore rack, she said.
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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 27, 2013, 12:16:43 AM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene shared a link.
Yesterday.

Update: here in an interactive map of areas searched and areas of interest. Zoom in and out and click/tap on icons for details.

https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201100958982639302825.0004e4b67d382d4f35fd4&msa=0


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 27, 2013, 12:19:13 AM
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/08/26/new-clue-in-search-for-missing-lehigh-valley-teacher/

Search Continues for Missing Lehigh Valley Teacher
August 26, 2013 3:31 PM

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Search and rescue crews are facing a tough job.

“The difficulty they’re having is without knowing a departure point where Matthew took off into the mountains, there’s no where to search because there’s hundreds and hundreds of square miles just in our county,” says Dan Watson, chief of police in Mountain Lakes, the last place Greene was seen.

Watson says two other counties nearby have just as much. On Friday, a local hiker found a pair of glasses which investigators thought might be Greene’s. However, it turned out they were over the counter reading glasses, and not Greene’s prescription pair.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 27, 2013, 01:41:11 PM
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-c-nazareth-missing-teacher-glasses-20130827,0,6294921.story

Police: Glasses found not those of missing Bethlehem man
11:00 a.m. EDT, August 27, 2013

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Greene hasn't answered his cellphone since speaking to his parents in July. He was waiting in Mammoth Lakes for repairs to his car, and left behind almost all of his gear and guidebooks at his camp site, according to friends and family posting on the Facebook page.

Since then, his disappearance has generated interest across the country as national news stories and social media spread the story.

The family pieced together the events leading up to the disappearance. His car broke down July 16 and he told his parents it would be in a Mammoth Lakes repair shop for a few days. He said he would take a bus to trail heads in the meantime. His hiking friends left but he waited for his car to be repaired. He made a credit card purchase that day and hasn't used his credit card since.

Police asked Greene's parents if they knew in which part of the 1,169-square-mile Yosemite Park he might be hiking. His father, Robert Greene, said Matthew was starting many of his hikes at Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite.

Patricia Greene, Matthew's mother, said authorities haven't found evidence of foul play but haven't ruled it out either.

Police asked that anyone with information on Greene's whereabouts in July call Mammoth Lakes police at 760-934-2011 or the Mono County Sheriff's Office at 760-932-6549, ext. 7.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 31, 2013, 12:56:42 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
August 28.

A very special thank you to Dean Rosnau, Dean has traveled to the end of the world to look for a person whom he never met. He and his partners have been our ‘boots on the ground’ to Find Matthew Greene.

Braving the cold, a neck injury, and some of the most dangerous terrain in the world, he has sacrificed his time, health, job and family to aid us and push us forward. We would not be where we are without his efforts.

Dean has participated in over 700 Search and Rescue missions throughout his life, saving many lives, and losing many along the way while risking his own life and asking nothing in return.

To read Dean’s latest trip report to find Matt go here: http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2212535/Searching-the-Minaret-Glacier-for-Matthew-Greene
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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 31, 2013, 01:09:29 PM
http://thesheetnews.com/2013/08/30/dean-searches-for-greene/

Dean searches for Greene
30 Aug, 2013

“… after hearing that Matthew had discussed the Michael Minaret area as well as the Ritter/Banner cirque … had mentioned wanting to get on some ice and snow … and had left his campsite with only his boots, crampons and ice axe (no bivy gear), I felt a strong leaning towards the Ritter/Banner theory. Frankly, it’s what I would have done had I been in Matthew’s position of wanting a fun, full value day in the mountains, and from all reports, the mileage was well within his capability.”

Eastern Sierra long-time local Dean Rosnau wrote this in an Aug. 16 post on www.supertopo.com. Rosnau, who has 39 years of climbing experience as well as search and rescue experience dating back to 1984 has taken a few trips to the Ritter Range in the past month to look for the remains of Matthew Greene. Greene is the 39-year-old teacher from Pennsylvania who was reported missing July 29 after he did not meet up with friends as planned.
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While Rosnau came up empty-handed during this search as he had in his previous searches in the Ritter Range, he claimed he had the feeling that Matthew was there.

“I’ve been at this search and rescue thing for a long-time and you do get feelings,” he said. “I’m convinced that’s where he went but that doesn’t mean I’m right.”

Rosnau said he currently speaks with Matthew’s family on an almost daily basis.

“His family has largely accepted that he’s dead, and understands the magnitude of the area,” Rosnau said. “But as a parent without a body, you would always wonder.”
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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 31, 2013, 01:19:48 PM
http://www.wfmz.com/news/Nazareth-trades-in-blue-in-honor-of-missing-teacher/-/121458/21726658/-/11oc8npz/-/index.html

Nazareth trades in blue in honor of missing teacher
Published: Aug 30 2013 10:00:13 PM EDT   Updated On: Aug 30 2013 10:34:57 PM EDT

NAZARETH, Pa. - 
School's back in session, and that means it's time for Friday night lights. At Nazareth Area High School the joy of the start of football season is mingled with apprehension and concern. Concern for someone who's not just missing out on the fun, he's actually missing. Math Teacher Matthew Greene.
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Here in Northampton County, students weren't sporting the usual blue and white pride. The home season opener was all about the color green. Organizers hope their "green-out" will support the efforts for Mister Greene and lift the heavy hearts in the community.
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Searches are still underway for Matthew on the West Coast, and there are ways you can help.

"Hopefully people will give donations," Casciole said. "I know that there's independent search parties that need funding."

For more information about fundraising, click here.
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Link to the fundraising information:  https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene/app_18015191938
 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on August 31, 2013, 01:24:31 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene/app_18015191938

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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 03, 2013, 12:41:01 AM
http://nazareth.patch.com/groups/schools/p/nazareth-high-principal-acknowleges-missing-principal

Matthew Greene Now Missing 49 Days
September 02, 2013 at 05:26 PM

Nazareth Area High School Principal Alan Davis wanted parents and guardians to know up front before the school year started about missing math teacher Matthew Greene.

In a letter dated Aug. 25, Davis said "it is important we acknowledge the status" of Greene.
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Davis told parents about Greene's disappearance on a hiking and camping expedition with some friends.

"At this time, we have no new or definitive information to share regarding his status," Davis said.

Davis said that the administration and counseling department are prepared to assist students and staff regarding Greene's disappearance.

He also said that provisions have been made to cover all of Greene's math classes and homeroom by certified and qualified math teachers.

Glasses found were thought to be Greene's but turned out not to be.

Davis said that the school district has been in contact with Greene's family regarding communication of his status to the public.
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"Please keep Mr. Greene and his family in your thoughts," Davis's letter concludes.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 03, 2013, 08:56:47 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
14 hours ago via mobile.

Just a reminder for any of those wishing to donate offline, checks can be sent to Find Matt Greene, c/o Tiffany Minto, PO Box 315, Northampton, PA, 18067.

Thank you to everyone that's contributed. We've still got a handful of volunteers in CA that are looking for clues and following up on things. Our hope now is that Matt will be found before winter rolls in.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 05, 2013, 06:52:24 PM
A new poster--Missing 3 and 6 a.m. on the morning of July 17?  That's new information.  How do they know?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=537751136298417&set=pb.521289767944554.-2207520000.1378421056.&type=3&theater   

About an hour ago

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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 06, 2013, 08:57:47 PM
From FB, an explanation of the "3 and 6 a.m." timeline on the new poster for Matt.

https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene Carrie - the last communication on his phone was a txt MSG Rec'd at 2:53 am PST, leading us to believe he was up starting his day
7 hours ago..

Carrie Schaller Bachman ah. thank you.
7 hours ago


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 10, 2013, 12:06:45 AM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
5 hours ago via mobile.

It won't be long until winter approaches and snow falls in Mammoth Lakes. If there are any locals or anyone heading out there that is willing to search, please let me know via PM. We could distribute some of the 'want-to-search' areas amongst them.

Furthermore, I know some people have wondered why family hasn't been out to Mammoth Lakes. Believe me, if we had the extra $, time off work, and were in any shape to go look ourselves we would have been there 2 months ago. But, having said that, we're honestly not in that kind of position; not to mention we would be liabilities ourselves. We are doing all we can from home, with what resources we have, and I hope everyone can understand and respect that.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: Nut44x4 on September 17, 2013, 03:58:27 AM
A reminder thath hunting season is approaching New England soon...Hunters, please keep your eyes open wide (and stay safe) as you Hunt.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: cw618 on September 17, 2013, 12:09:39 PM
wonder if they have check the eyeglass script, on glasses found with
matt script


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: MuffyBee on September 17, 2013, 05:15:05 PM
wonder if they have check the eyeglass script, on glasses found with
matt script

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/missing_nazareth_teacher_matth.html

Missing Nazareth teacher Matthew Greene's prescription doesn't match recovered glasses
on August 26, 2013 at 6:10 PM, updated August 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM

A pair of glasses found in the Mono–Inyo Craters region of California don't belong to missing Nazareth Area High School teacher Matthew Greene, his mother said today.

Patricia Greene said the black wire-rimmed glasses -- found late last week near the area where Greene went missing last month during a backpacking trip in California -- don't have a prescription similar to Matthew Greene's. They are glasses normally bought off a drugstore rack, she said.
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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: cw618 on September 17, 2013, 05:49:15 PM
thanks MB

read up thread about a txt at 2:53 am PST,ive done a lot of hiking, camping
not one time did i start at 3am in the dark for a hike,or wake at that time
to prepare for a hike,maybe something woke him and couldnt sleep again

From FB, an explanation of the "3 and 6 a.m." timeline on the new poster for Matt.

https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene Carrie - the last communication on his phone was a txt MSG Rec'd at 2:53 am PST, leading us to believe he was up starting his day
7 hours ago..

Carrie Schaller Bachman ah. thank you.
7 hours ago



Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 20, 2013, 09:19:09 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
8 hours ago via mobile.

There is not anything new to report, but since we’ve had several requests for updates, I’d like to fill everyone in on our current efforts.

We have had a few volunteers that have checked our various areas on our search map and reported back to us and weighed in their thoughts.

We have a handful of key individuals that are helping us out of the kindness of their hearts to replenish flyers, ensure they’re being distributed, checking gear exchanges, storage lockers, and lost and founds, following up with various businesses in Mammoth Lakes for any information that may have been missed, and in general keepingMatt's story in front of everyone out in CA.

In addition, Detective Hornbeck helped us to make contact with the family that Matt had spoken to at the campsite the weekend prior his disappearance, who he discussed his plans with. They have access to a scanned copy of the pages that are missing from Matt’s guide book and are trying to recollect what Matt showed them. Regardless of what turns up with them, I am thankful they befriended Matt and that they came forward.

There are some other SAR suggestions that have been made that we are considering, such as Professional Trackers and a retired officer that has worked on other missing persons investigations with his trained cadaver dog.

We opened an official missing persons case here in Matt’s hometown. Why we didn’t think of it earlier is beyond me, but the more resources the better. I’m awaiting a status update, but last I talked to the detective from PA, he was awaiting a copy of Matt’s case file so that he could come up with a game plan. Upon opening the missing persons with his department, I requested search warrants be issued for Matt’s phone, email, and for a list of websites to be pulled pulled from the library server for 7/16 since we know he was one of the several internet users there that day. I’m hoping the search warrants will be cut and dry and that we’ll be able to get this information and review it quickly for any clues. I can’t stress enough how critical timing is with winter fast approaching.

Last but not least, there’s been tons of speculating going on amidst everything else – everyone is trying their best to think things through despite the limited information we have. Granted we run in circles a but but I like the brainstorming and it keeps Matt's case fresh. I want to thank everyone that is following us for their support; it means so much to me and to my family. ~ Tiffany


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on October 06, 2013, 11:40:45 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
7 hours ago via mobile.

Working on Matt's activity at the library. Nothing substantial so far, but not done reviewing yet. Bethlehem, PA Detective also put through a court order for phone records; just a matter of time. If the weather cooperates, possibility of small search party going out mid October. We haven't given up.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on October 14, 2013, 12:13:12 AM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
3 hours ago via mobile.

Library logs & phone records unfortunately didn't pan out to much, but am very thankful the Bethlehem PD was able to obtain them for us. Back to the drawing board; convinced there has to be a clue out there somewhere.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: MuffyBee on October 14, 2013, 09:23:13 AM
Thank you for posting the update on the continuing search for clues to the disappearance of Matt Greene, grace-land.  I wish there was some news for his family, friends and students.  Very sad.   ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on October 15, 2013, 08:33:04 PM
Thank you for posting the update on the continuing search for clues to the disappearance of Matt Greene, grace-land.  I wish there was some news for his family, friends and students.  Very sad.   ::MonkeyNoNo::

You're welcome, MuffyBee!  The family has been working hard to find as much information/clues to help them find Matt.  Most of the information that is being shared is coming from the family (their facebook) and a hikers'/climbers' FB: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2200

A small group of climbers is supposed to go out this week for a final attempt to find Matt before the window of opportunity closes for this year.  I hope they stay safe; it's dangerous where they plan to search.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on October 28, 2013, 08:09:42 PM
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2200

maverick01
climber
Oct 24, 2013 - 05:23pm PT 

Just to update everyone involved,

 Would like to say that I am sorry to the family, but I decided
 to call off our search due to the weather and transportation
 issues to and from the trailhead. With the snow and icy conditions
 it would have made the search much riskier, also locating any
 evidence would have been much more difficult to see/find.
 Appreciated everyone's input for and against our search.
 Our group of approx 10, and possibly more by next year will
 conduct a search in the Minarets if nothing is found by then. 
 
tdg119
Social climber
Northampton, PA
Oct 28, 2013 - 07:16am PT 

Thank you for the update Maverick - we were wondering.

I'm glad you decided to play it safe.

I think it's safe to say that all efforts will just need to wait until spring.

I'm going to put forth some effort to go through Matt's gear that was brought back from Mammoth if my parents are OK with that. It's as much for my own peace of mind than out of expectation of finding anything.

Thank you again to everyone who's stuck by us throughout everything. 
 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: MuffyBee on October 29, 2013, 08:32:03 AM
  How really sad and painful to have wait until next year due to bad weather to be able to continue searching for a loved one.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on October 30, 2013, 11:03:12 PM
I agree.  It is sad and painful.  Hoping and praying that Matt is found.  ::MonkeyAngel::
 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on October 30, 2013, 11:07:51 PM
tdg119 is a family member.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2220

Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
Oct 29, 2013 - 12:38am PT
 
Biotch, there never was an "official" search called out, because there was simply not enough information to determine where Matthew had gone. Simple as that. 
 
tdg119
Social climber
Northampton, PA
Oct 30, 2013 - 08:49am PT 

What Cragman said.

 I'll mention too that Matt was not even reported missing until 7/29. Neither the car repair shop nor the campground reported him missing (despite that they had his car & gear) and though family was worried that he was not returning calls, we didn't want to jump the gun.

 By the time the MLPD found out, the campground had already packed up Matt's stuff and put it in storage. Kind of makes for a difficult trail to follow... 
 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on October 30, 2013, 11:12:07 PM
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2013/10/post_34.html

Parents of missing Nazareth High School teacher launch college scholarship fun
October 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM, updated October 21, 2013 at 6:01 PM

The parents of a missing Nazareth Area High School math teacher have donated an estimated $5,000 to the Nazareth Area School District to launch a scholarship fund in their son’s name.

Patricia and Robert Greene several weeks ago contacted the district for help in forming the Matthew B. Greene Scholarship Fund. The fund, expected to be approved by the school board this evening, would provide $500 toward college scholarships for graduating seniors for the next 10 years.

“My husband and I just sat, talked about it and decided it was something we wanted to do,” Patricia Greene said today. “Matt would want this.”

Patricia Greene said the couple specifically would like the money to go to a student interested in what Matt is interested in -- hiking, the outdoors and math.
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Mammoth Lakes police have said they haven’t had much luck in the search because that area of the Eastern Sierra is vast and rugged. Friends of Greene last summer flew to California and also attempted to retrace Greene’s steps with no luck.

Patricia Greene said that with colder weather around the corner, she fears the search soon will be closing.

“Right now, it’s just a matter of waiting,” she said. “It’s been difficult.”



Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on November 06, 2013, 06:39:05 PM
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2220

SplitPants
Social climber
LA
 
Nov 2, 2013 - 09:27am PT 

Given the circumstances I think EVERYONE has done a wonderful job in the search for Matt. Hats off to SAR, everyone that went boots on the ground like Cragman (I am sure I am missing some names so my apologies) and everyone on this thread that has poured their heart and soul into finding Matt.

I think this thread should focus on the positive and a strategy for next spring/summer search along with new updated flyers etc.........

I think the collective minds and hearts on this thread have been of much value to Matt's family and friends.

Keep the faith! Matt will be found.   


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on November 06, 2013, 06:44:39 PM
Sending prayers and keeping hope alive until Matt is found.   ::MonkeyAngel::

https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
9 hours ago.

It is winter in Mammoth; snow has already fallen a few times. The window of opportunity to search this year has closed; the weather making it too treacherous. There is nothing we can do but accept it, take a step back, and plan to approach the search with renewed vigor in Spring. I have no new information; only more questions as the puzzle of what happened to Matt rides constantly in the back of our minds. Questions that in all honesty, we may never have the answers to, but which drive us forward in this pursuit for closure.

The t-shirt fundraiser was a huge success and I want to thank Kimberly for all her efforts in establishing and handling the fundraiser. It makes me proud to see the support and I look forward to seeing shirts worn across the country. Donations continue to trickle in here and there. Until search efforts begin again and funds are needed for those initiatives, money we’ve received will go towards Matt’s house and relative necessary bills. (Due to legalities, this is our only means of handling his affairs and trying to preserve what he worked so hard for).

My parents have started a scholarship in Matt’s honor at the school where he taught. (http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2013/10/post_34.html) They (and I) feel that it’s a great way to honor him; that it’s something he would have wanted and that he’d approve.

I want to thank those of you who are still following so closely. Your support has helped us to push forward in these tough times and I can’t stress how much it’s appreciated. I wish that I had more news to offer; I want to keep Matt on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Help me keep his story alive until we find him.

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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on November 07, 2013, 08:03:41 PM
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2013/11/search_called_off_for_missing.html

Search for missing Nazareth Area High School math teacher called off
on November 06, 2013 at 6:08 PM, updated November 06, 2013 at 10:04 PM

The family of missing Nazareth Area High School math teacher Matthew Greene said the search for his whereabouts has been called off by authorities.

Greene's sister, Tiffany Minto, who set up a Facebook page titled “Find Matthew Greene” that has been providing details about Greene and the search, confirmed today treacherous weather conditions have ended the search this year.
 ::snipping3::


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 04, 2014, 11:51:52 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene (https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene)

Find Matthew Greene
Yesterday


A small group of Matt's friends have made it to Mammoth to do some searching and find some peace. They join a family member who has been out since May, doing 350+ miles worth of conditioning hikes and several overnight trips into the back country in effort to rule out lesser search areas. Dean continues to aid in our search and has helped us in more ways than I can count.

Another handful of people plan on visiting Mammoth within the next several weeks. Everyone is doing what they are capable of in our search for the needle in the haystack.

I'd like to ask you all to keep the story alive. We're nearing the 1-year mark. There could be a tourist who visits Mammoth (or similar destination) annually that could have missed the story in the off season.

Additionally, if you hike out there or know someone who does, please just keep an extra eye out for any objects or clues on your journeys.

Thank you everyone for the support. Have a safe & happy holiday weekend.
---------------
The search started again to find Matt--with Dean and Matt's father, Bob, searching.  Dean wrote a report about it at the link below.

http://www.supertopo.com/tr/Team-GREENE-the-search-for-Matthew-continues-in-the-Ritter-Range/t12425n.html
Team GREENE.....the search for Matthew continues in the Ritter Range.....
by Cragman
Wednesday July 2, 2014 8:20pm


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 12, 2014, 11:45:36 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene (https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene)

Find Matthew Greene
July 10


The first group from PA has gone and returned; there is nothing new to share.
I am anxiously awaiting my turn (this weekend) to see the beautiful terrain in which Matt spent the last few weeks before his disappearance. I know one week will not be enough.

I'd like to share another excerpt; one from letters to yet another friend that are not included in anything I've posted. I consider these excerpts to be 'Mattisms' - my brother had an outlook on life different than most and I find his words and philosophies always make me take a step back and consider life and the way we lead it.
 ::snipping3::


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 14, 2014, 11:49:58 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene (https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene)

Find Matthew Greene
6 hours ago

My dad and Matt's friends put me through my paces this morning. Enjoyed a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail from Agnew Meadows. No specific destination in mind. Loving seeing the landscapes. Matt is with us in spirit.

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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 17, 2014, 11:02:38 PM
Missing one year ago today...still searching for Matt.  ::MonkeyAngel::

https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene (https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene)

Find Matthew Greene
4 hours ago

Hard to believe it's the one year anniversary of Matt's disappearance.

Hiked to Lake Ediza today with my dad to put posters up on the trailhead intersections. He also wanted to show me the search area. Stunning. Hard to turn around knowing he's out there somewhere; but I believe he'll be found if it's meant to be.

 :smt049 Matt

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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 17, 2014, 11:05:02 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene (https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene)

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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: MuffyBee on July 18, 2014, 08:39:51 AM
I hope Matthew can be found.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 19, 2014, 08:39:31 PM
I hope Matthew can be found.   ::MonkeyAngel::

I hope so, too!  From the posts that I have been following, they seem to have a good lead regarding a possible area to find Matt--the Minarets!
 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 19, 2014, 08:45:29 PM
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2340 (http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2340)

Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
Jul 15, 2014 - 06:06am PT 
Yes, it is a fact that the remains on Spooner Summit were followed up on, and ruled out.

As you all know, Matthew disappeared one year ago this coming Thursday.

Just yesterday, we received some very good information. A group of campers who were camped near Matthew last year, came back for their annual trip THIS week. When they saw the posters at Shady Rest regarding Matthew's disappearance, they remembered him VERY well.

One of these persons asked Matthew to join them on a hike last July 17th....Matthew politely declined, and told them, "I can't, I'm going out to the Minarets."

BOOM! 

crankster
Trad climber
Jul 15, 2014 - 06:50am PT 
Wow, that's a great lead. Are there any more details of the conversation you can provide?

That narrows the search area considerably, 
 
Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
Jul 15, 2014 - 06:53am PT 
That's pretty much it, Crankster.....but that is HUGE news.

I'm trying to follow up on one other lead right now which could be even bigger news.

Will post anything new. 
 
crankster
Trad climber
Jul 15, 2014 - 09:09am PT 
I'm eager to hear. "The Minaret's"; very specific, as opposed to saying Mt. Ritter or Banner... 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 19, 2014, 08:49:09 PM
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2360 (http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2360)

crankster
Trad climber
Jul 16, 2014 - 05:54pm PT 
Nice points, LAhiker. I've been looking through Secor trying to put myself in Matt's place. I'm leaning towards Ken or Michael Minaret.
 
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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 20, 2014, 07:58:12 PM
https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene shared a link.
19 hours ago

Today was my last day in Mammoth. Waiting for my red eye home. Can't begin to describe how hard it was to turn away from the place that brought me closer to Matt and to my father for the past week. I think it was the first time all week I cried.

Yesterday I did a hike alone, and found this deer off the beaten path (literally-went slightly off trail). It made my day and I knew Matt was with me: http://youtu.be/_PcsoLd0CEU

I know the rangers are being diligent about making folks aware as they apply for permits within our search area. We were told of a few groups going out that way.

God bless you all. Everyone has gone above and beyond, in all manner if ways. All I can say is Thank You so much.



Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: Nut44x4 on August 08, 2014, 10:49:53 AM
still missing


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 17, 2014, 10:15:12 PM
still missing

 ::rhino::


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 17, 2014, 10:18:04 PM
The search continues for Matt.  Hope they find him.  ::MonkeyAngel::

News about the latest searches...

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2360


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on November 08, 2014, 12:26:15 AM
The search has ended for now...will resume in spring...will be thinking of Matt and his family until he is found.  ::MonkeyAngel::

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2380

Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
 
Oct 29, 2014 - 04:57pm PT 
The forecast has not changed.....significant snow is due in to the region by later Friday, which will put an end to the search season for this year.

 I was unable to secure a partner this week, so did not get back out.

 I will be spending the coming months finishing my book, as I recently was given permission by Matthew's family to include his story as my closing chapter.

 It's been great that SO many here have kept Matthew's case at the forefront, in spite of no new news.

 Never forget....this type of case is not a sprint, but a marathon.

 Peace,
 DR 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on November 08, 2014, 12:30:24 AM

https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene (https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene)

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Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 17, 2015, 05:47:34 PM
Still waiting for Matt to be found   ::MonkeyAngel::

https://www.facebook.com/findmattgreene

Find Matthew Greene
12 hrs 

2 years ago you vanished into thin air. 2 long, long years...seems like so much longer. One year ago daddy and I hiked up to Lake Ediza, posting flyers on trailheads and looking out over the Minarets where we think you remain. We still have so many questions; more questions than answers.

There's been both good and bad to come out of this; some incredible selfless people have gone above & beyond trying to get us answers. I have no words to express our gratitude.

We miss you and we will find you; hopefully sooner rather than later though we know the odds involved.

RIP Matt.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 17, 2015, 05:59:50 PM
The search continues! 

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2240

SplitPants
Social climber
LA
Jul 17, 2015 - 06:07am PT 

 Bump

 Thinking of Matt. It has been 2 years now:(

 Hugs to his family and friends

Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
Jul 17, 2015 - 06:23am PT 

Will be heading back in when this thunderstorm pattern settles.

 Thanks for the bump, Brooke....

 Thoughts of Matt's family and friends today. 
 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on July 17, 2015, 06:06:19 PM
Another group of searchers plans to search in September--if needed.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2240

maverick01
climber
Jun 26, 2015 - 01:39pm PT 

 Please read the following link: http://www.highsierratopix.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12843

 Also the search in the Minarets for evidence, on 9/10-9/15, consisting of members from several forums, is a go, unless of course Dean or someone elsefinds something by then.


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: MuffyBee on July 19, 2015, 09:59:33 AM
Another group of searchers plans to search in September--if needed.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2240

maverick01
climber
Jun 26, 2015 - 01:39pm PT 

 Please read the following link: http://www.highsierratopix.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12843

 Also the search in the Minarets for evidence, on 9/10-9/15, consisting of members from several forums, is a go, unless of course Dean or someone elsefinds something by then.



Thank you for keeping Matthew Greene's thread updated, grace-land.  Perhaps hikers or climbers will come across his remains, but it's good to know there will be a concerted effort to search for him in September if need be to try to bring him home. 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on September 17, 2015, 05:22:43 PM
Update from latest search...no evidence found...search will continue

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2260

 ::snipping3::
maverick01
climber

Sep 16, 2015 - 04:56pm PT 
Unfortunately we were unsuccessful in finding any evidence.:(

 We spent hours searching the fall zones, and the base of the glaciers, on the Southeast Glacier, including the Clyde variation, and the Ritter-Banner Saddle routes, each on separate days, to allow a good combing of the areas, but to be honest, a large group could spend weeks in just one of these areas, and still easily miss something.

 We also checked the route between Ediza-Minaret Lakes, a couple of times, since Matt mentioned it being one of his objectives while in Mammoth.

 Also climbed up beyond Deadhorse Lake to the check the falls zones right underneath Kehrlein Minaret, rough country.

 All these areas are very steep, unstable terrain, which no one without at least a solid class 3 background should attempt.

 These results will not deter us from continuing our efforts to bring closure for the Greene Family, a fellow mountain brother. As long as their are folks, who have the experience, the more importantly the willingness, to continue to search, we shall do what can to bring a successful closure for all.

 So our search continues.....

 PS Wishing you a quick and full recovery D. 
 

Cragman
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, California....via the Damascus Road
 
Sep 16, 2015 - 05:02pm PT 
Thanks for your efforts, Maverick01. Yes....it's very challenging terrain.

 How many were you in your search party?

 Weather wasn't the best for you.

 I'm doing well, thanks....heading back in Friday. 
  ::snipping3::


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: MuffyBee on November 19, 2015, 07:56:05 PM
Thank you for bringing us up to date, grace-land.  I hope for the sake of Mr. Green's family and friends he can be found and perhaps the mystery of his disappearance solved, and he can be laid to rest.  The not knowing must be so difficult. 


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: Green Eyes on November 20, 2015, 05:24:10 AM
Thank you for bringing us up to date, grace-land.  I hope for the sake of Mr. Green's family and friends he can be found and perhaps the mystery of his disappearance solved, and he can be laid to rest.  The not knowing must be so difficult. 

 ::rhino::


Title: Re: Search For Pa. Teacher Matthew Greene, 39, was reported missing on July 29, 2013
Post by: grace-land on November 21, 2015, 08:39:17 PM
Thank you for bringing us up to date, grace-land.  I hope for the sake of Mr. Green's family and friends he can be found and perhaps the mystery of his disappearance solved, and he can be laid to rest.  The not knowing must be so difficult. 

 ::rhino::

MuffyBee and Green Eyes! ::HelloKitty::

You're welcome.

The searchers have worked so hard to find him and bring closure for the family.  I think the searches have ended for the year because of the weather, but they are committed to resume next year.  Hopefully, the drone will be helpful in the search and prevents dangerous climbs to find Matt.


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maverick01

climber
Oct 15, 2015 - 01:29pm PT 

 There is a chute leading to a ravine between the main mass of Kehrlein's
 southern side, and an outer seperate complex, an area if someone fell
 in-between would never be seen, unless someone climbed into it with the
 intention to search, which I could not do because of a thunderstorm moving
 in at the time. The ledge system west of this concealed ravine, on the
 southern face of Kehrlein, would also be an area of interest, but would
 require climbing and rappelling gear to reach and conduct a thorough search.

 Located someone, who is willing to attending next years search, and is an
 expert drone pilot, he does aerial searches for SAR, and has a drone
 that can fly at these altitude, this will hopefully eliminate the need for
 anyone having to search those class 5 ledges, and put themselves in danger.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2195321&tn=2320