Missing 411 | Was Geoff Hague Forced Off Trail?

Use code LORELODGE50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next month at https://bit.ly/4a4j1sj! On February 8th 1970, 16 year old boy scout Geoff Hague stopped for a rest while hiking back to a parking lot after a camping trip in the Great Smokies. Despite just ten minutes passing between when he was last seen and when he was expected to turn up, Geoff vanished from the trail. After days of searching, a strange scene was presented to the rangers. Geoff's gear was found neatly piled on a rock in the middle of a stream. What compelled him to leave the Appalachian Trail, and why did he leave his gear behind? Welcome back to The Lore Lodge... Subscribe on Patreon to support The Lore Lodge for just $1 per month!   / thelorelodge   Get our new signature coffee blend at https://tablowroastingco.com/products... Shop our online retail store, find other content, and buy our partners' products at https://linktr.ee/theaidanmattis Discord: https://bit.ly/jointhelodge Shop sustainable products at https://www.gaiaindustrees.com/ using code "LORE" Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thelorelodge   00:00 - Cold Open 00:21 - Introduction 05:34 - The Trip 10:33 - The Search 20:22 - The Discovery 24:40 - Questions