The MYSTERIOUS Disappearance of Actor Julian Sands and What REALLY Happened

This is the story of the disappearance of actor Julian Sands, who went missing from a hike he'd done hundreds of times on Mount Baldy, a 10,000'/3000m mountain 40 miles outside of Los Angeles. His remains were discovered six months after he disappeared by a group of hikers familiar with the area.
Julian Sands was not only a famous actor but a highly experienced mountaineer.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
1:34 - Julian Sands & why do this video
3:28 - order of story, beginning with Mt Baldy in winter
4:40 - Mount Baldy’s proximity to Los Angeles & winter extremes
5:40 - Recent death and rescue on Mount Baldy
6:13 - The disappearance of Julian Sands
7:44 - Julian Sands, his acting background & experience
8:33 - extreme weather hampering search efforts and other recent deaths and rescue operations
9:58 - extent of searches for Julian Sands & his discovery six months later in Goode Canyon
10:52 -premonition of hiker thinking she was going to find a dead body during her hike
12:36 - hikers discover remains of Julian Sands
13:56 - was he prepared for the hike?
16:31 - unanswered questions
19:52 - possible underestimation of conditions
21:03 - suggestions for inexperienced hikers/climbers
22:22 - incredible quote by Julian Sands
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[@NUFAN1313]

Your closing statement actually made me cry. Thank you for being so respectful and kind, I'm not an experienced hiker, just a genuine nature lover, I'll be happily binging your content for the rest of the weekend.

[@fleur8100]

I'm not familiar in those mountains. 17:08 Where is "the canyon" he was found, compared to the green line of his trail? Maybe you pointed that clear, but I've missed it. 🤗

[@earthlygoddess17]

Thank you for your video 🩵 I had no idea this happened to Julian Sans 😞 I admired him as an actor always. One question, you stated that he went for a hike on January 23rd of 2023, but then you state “they found his vehicle on January 18th after he had been reported missing” - I’m a bit confused 😩 Can you clarify please? Thank you!!

[@degsbabe]

'Don't hike alone in such areas..' Absolutely right. And surely your life is worth more than the cost of a GPS ? He was 65 years old and he was relying heavily on experience. The conditions up there must have been terrible. The odds quickly stack against you , given the time of the year and the route and foul conditions. He gambled and lost.

[@harrymills2770]

He was the most terrifying antagonist in that Warlock movie. A good man in real life by all reports.

[@supertenor2767]

I met Mr. Sands in 2013. Very sad loss. He was incredibly kind and down to Earth. Very nice, respectful video.

[@migalorsdarwin1930]

Where did you met him?

[@supertenor2767]

@@migalorsdarwin1930 At Dragon Con, in Atlanta... 2013

[@mielmel]

I just found out that Julian Sands passed away from your video. I had a crush on him. He was so handsome. I’m sorry that he’s gone. May he rest in peace!

[@zumbagirly72]

Me toooooo

[@ragnar8391]

Same here😢

[@supertenor2767]

I was Lucky enough to meet him. He was as kind and down to Earth as you could imagine. Very sad loss.

[@InalphamatrixIam]

😮😢Same here💫✨🌟

[@debbiespence1016]

It was all over all of the news channels (online and TV) last Jan of 2023, continuing on and off until they found him in June 😭

[@elizabethgelhard2850]

What a beautiful, engaging, gentle and non-judgemental story teller.

[@drzecelectric4302]

Right?

[@dereklarson8961]

I agree.

[@nervosadustbolt9642]

LOL! " Non-Judgmental " Everyone makes judgments.. If you didn't make judgments, how would you ascertain that it's safe at a particular time to cross the road? You make a judgement, if you see someone wielding a Knife around to go the opposite way. You make a Judgement call that " Hey, I shouldn't spend my rent money on "Frivolous things " A Homeless person asks for change... YOU make the JUDGMENT, whether or not to give it to them or not. Whether, you think they will spend it on booze, etc. Come on, give up the crapoloa. And, these are just a few examples. We make judgments all the time, but of course... People like you will pick and choose, as to, what should/shouldn't be Judged? Because you're the Arbiter of everything. We can't go around hurting "feelings" after all. If the World is that scary to you because of " Judgements " then, stay inside and Offline. You're never going to get away from " Judgments" otherwise. For shame. All's I hear, when people talk about "Non-Judgmental" is " I want to do, what I want to.. whenever I want to do it... No matter, how sick, vile or fxcked up it is without anyone holding me accountable.

[@Erin_J_]

@@nervosadustbolt9642making judgements and being judgmental are not the same thing.

[@user-pw2cn9pf8x]

who is Julian Sands @elizabethgelhard2850

[@TheAedee]

Thank you for covering this story with such empathy, Julian was such a great actor much loved here in England. Your voice is so calming, greetings from South Yorkshire 🇬🇧

[@heatherwade2373]

Losing Julian Sands broke my heart, which is weird because I don’t know him. It’s just so sad.

[@Zeaiclies]

He was Dr. James Atherton in "Archinophobia"

[@mistressmozart]

same. I lived in Florence last summer and so wanted to watch A Room with a View while i was there, but just couldn't bring myself to as I also felt heartbroken about what happened to him

[@albertawheat6832]

He should have stayed on the silver screen...The real world can be hazardous .

[@Wind_Rapport]

yeah by that logic stay in your house forever@@albertawheat6832

[@lisadunlap4868]

I feel the same way, I didn’t know him personally but I loved him in Arachnophobia and it’s just such a sad story that he wasn’t saved

[@rickcleveland310]

I’ve climbed Baldy twice. The first time was harder than I thought and harder than everyone in my party thought. The second time was with my wife, and once you get about 2/3ds of the way up, the trees thin out and you’re just climbing up and through boulders, brush & scree. The trail gets kind of hard to follow… it’s easy to get off of it and onto a game trail. At one point I almost started to panic. And I had done this very same climb six months earlier. My wife reminded me to breathe and drink some water and after a bit I was fine. We made it to the top, back down and home safely. But it’s different mountain every time you climb it. I’ve heard this said of all mountains and now I get it.

[@Chrissy85308]

He died doing what he loved. I pray he didn't suffer. My thoughts and prayers with the family.

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you for watching and also for supporting the channel!

[@albertawheat6832]

So he loved being lost and freezing to death ?

[@Flaggyt]

@@albertawheat6832 are you really this dumb?

[@margaretr5701]

@@albertawheat6832 The explanation of what he lived is at the end of the video.

[@bmolitor615]

​@@albertawheat6832 yer not as dumb as u pretend to be

[@kestrel4294]

I grew up in Upland, the city at the base of Mount Baldy, and spent as much time up there hiking and climbing as I could. It only took about 20 minutes to drive up to the snow lodge, so it was my backyard, lol. There weren’t even real trails back in the 90s; once you got a bit above the snow lodge you were on your own. People underestimate the terrain and conditions up there, especially during winter storms. I don’t believe it would have mattered if Julian had had a GPS unit, because by the time he was known to be missing the conditions up there were beyond rescue. Even if we had known exactly where he was on the mountain they would not have been able to get there to save him. Baldy was hammered by storms for weeks on end. IMHO, his primary mistake was picking that day to go up, knowing there was stormy weather coming in. Once he was on the mountain in a storm, the presence or lack of specific equipment probably didn’t matter. The entire situation quickly became lethal.

[@vickicali]

I live in IE too and I don't know why people keep going up the mountain in winter when clearly not prepared and officials all warn against it. Now that 22 year old was found dead. I truly don't get it.

[@teijaflink2226]

And he was supposedly experienced, did he miss the weather report or something? Or maybe he had hiked during storms before and thought he would be okay.

[@EverestMystery]

Wow, very cool you grew up there. Thank you for your comments, I totally agree...yes, he underestimated the weather or just didn't know what was about to hit him. Very interesting about the GPS....thank you for sharing that! I'm glad you found the video and I appreciate you took the time to comment

[@partiallyhealedsunburn1881]

@@teijaflink2226 maybe he thought he could make it back down before the storm came?

[@ether_sect]

I used to skate Upland Pipeline skatepark. ♥️

[@deidraboswell8451]

My son hikes the Appalachian Trail ALONE. It scares me to death. He does have one of those satellite communicators. This is such a sad story.

[@applejellypucci]

Please make sure he tells you when he is going!

[@deidraboswell8451]

Oh he definitely will. We always take him to the drop off. And pick him up, wherever he is, when he’s done. He usually makes lots of friends, so that’s some reassurance. He plans on going again in 2025. Ugh!! Thank you so much for your concern ❤

[@raedawn7991]

May I just say something I'm from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 we all hike climb mnts and camp .esp.in our youth .But even camping rarely did we do this alone to many dangers we have alot of wild animals esp..cougars packs of Coyotes I do alot walking and in my town it's mountains hills sometimes cougars I try to make it home before dark . So I don't cross a stray wild animal in our near by park .It's wise to always have another person with you ❤️ just a thought .blessings

[@hayorge27]

@raedawn7991 you are 100% correct. In Boy Scouts, we hiked a week or 2 on the Appalachian Trail in summers. One year, a scout stepped on and was bitten by a copperhead. He lived, but if he'd been alone... Different year, we rode horses, many of us for the first time. In the mountains. Terrifying, full gallop, never again.

[@deidraboswell8451]

@@raedawn7991 thank you. We try to convince him not to go alone, but he just doesn’t know anyone that could match his energy, I guess you could say? He doesn’t want to be held back. It’s so stressful for us. Last time he was gone for over 2 months!! He’s 28 so there’s not much we can say. He has seen bears, snakes, and some very severe storms. 😳Thank you for your blessings❤️

[@hughjanus5336]

Julian Richard Morley Sands, 1/4/1958 - c.1/13/2023, 65, was an English actor who once said that his worst job ever was that being "Father Christmas at a department store" was probably his lowest, claiming the "plaintive sadness of the children’s unrealistic requests was almost unbearable".

[@Xeno7771]

You look like my grandfather. He lived in Switzerland in Murgtal, very remote. When we were up there he always said, do not go too far away, because "Hugo" lives there with its family. We always though, its fun, he wants to make us kids scared. But once we camped there, as adults, we discovered some strange caves, and in the night it was more than creepy. Some one was watching us.

[@EverestMystery]

This is essential experience material! Thank you for sharing your story about Hugo....sounds creepy! Thanks for watching

[@flt528]

You mentioned that a lot of hiking tragedies happen with solo hikers. I've also noticed that they often involve day hikers. I guess this is obvious - when you aren't prepared to spend the night outdoors because you hoped to summit in one day, you can be in serious trouble when you unexpectedly can't make it back to the trailhead before dark.

[@andradas9688]

Mr. Sands' quote is not only quite beautiful, but also very down to Earth. In a way, what he was saying is that when you are that close to Nature, you realize you are part of it, you are a derivation of it. And you will join Nature once again when you die.

[@EverestMystery]

Yes, absolutely....I wouldn't normally read something like that...however, I felt it was perfect, and said so much about the gentleman. Thank you for watching

[@albertawheat6832]

He did that I guess.

[@jennifercunningham8834]

Unbiblical statements

[@MrHandoverfist]

It’s kind of prophetic that he said that and then died the way he did it almost makes one thing if even had some of those thoughts, if he was able to rest peacefully before the coming or if he ended up falling and not having any consciousness beyond that moment

[@TheWoodensong]

I’m not wanting to comment but just wanted to say a word or two regarding the person who experienced ominous feeling that she couldn’t seem to shake. Back in my military days I was certified as Wilderness EMT and Search and Rescue team member. On more than one occasion I experienced the same kind of premonition and I’m NOT a psychic kinda person, but when these feelings came to me, I couldn’t shake ‘em. I know most folks don’t believe in things like this but they are real and still haunt me from time to time…I just wanted to comment on this phenomenon.

[@hughjanus5336]

How can we reliably direct these intuitions into real results on a regular basis ?

[@Liberty208]

If you are a great believer, of a creator, we call God , then you are most likely to feel the presense of the holy spirit in your life guiding you and even protecting you from time to time.What people describe as psychic abilities, by seeing visions or feel something about to occur is what we call the holy ghost or holy spirit.And i am refering to the so called self appointed psychics who rekon they have abilities to predict events and make money in the process or to build themselves a so called status to deceive orhers .No, these are not from the Holy Ghost.They are something else.

[@Romne]

​​@@Liberty208 or its all just BS...every last bit of it. That sensation you get is just your own subconscious survival mechanism....all animals have it, though humans have been blunted by civilization and laws. Quite odd, that none of the big, big miracles that happened in all religions never happened again when the portable camera was invented....especially now with smart phone cameras. Even faith healing could be proven or disproven if such faith healers dared to subject their "powers" or "channeling" to such scrutiny via documented medical records with before and after testing. But not a SINGLE one has volunteered to do so....because they are narcissistic liars, and they know it.

[@Lizzy00088]

Julian Sands was an outstanding actor. I'm sorry he passed. Thank you for this excellent video.

[@JohnDavidHays]

Thom, I noticed that both Julian Sands and your earlier hiking fatality, Chris Rufo were both on long circular climbs with long uphill stretches and no place to bail off the trail to easily return to a road or the trailhead. Of course, this is normal, and in both cases exacerbated by serious snow conditions. An idea to help mitigate losing hikers to exhaustion and exposure. Such trails should have simple signs posted every quarter to half mile, high enough not to be hidden in heavy snow. The signs should simply show how many miles and kilometers to trails end. The opposite side should show the same information going back the other way. So many hikers have no real idea where they are at any one time, and no idea which way lies closest safety. Probably not possible, but it would also be helpful to let hikers mark spots that have cell service. Some might say this is too expensive, but S&R is incredibly expensive, and the lives lost unnecessarily should outweigh the cost and inconvenience on long and seasonally risky routes.

[@EverestMystery]

Great ideas, thank you! Yes, for sure on the warning signs. Unfortunately for Chris and Julian they both were well aware of how far out of reach they were getting. These stories do two things when I hear them: I realize how easily avoidable these situations are, and 2; I remember how many darn times I was out on a limb myself and either dodged bullets or never even had a remote brush with peril.... Thanks for your insights!

[@thefloppydisk]

Thank you for not using an A.I. voice over 🙏.

[@EverestMystery]

It’s all me - thank you for watching! 🙏

[@Eris4ever72]

This is how I find out that Julian Sands died? 🤯

[@AramasG]

Same, I didn’t know:(

[@heiketimm3855]

Me too 😢. I had no idea!

[@Makeuploveculture]

Exactly! Like how did I not know this? How sad

[@soulmate702000]

I had that feeling once on the way to work riding through the park on my bike. It was really foggy and earey and I thought t myself, someone could be lying dead here and no one would see them. An abstract thought. On the next day I read in the paper that an old man had fallen in a shallow stream and drowned on my route. I had literally ridden past his body

[@bunnybgood411]

May he rest in peace.

[@Muffins2117]

I live in upland now. Go up to baldy all the time. Love winter hikes up there it’s an amazing place right next to home. I was just up there trying to hike to a peak right by mt baldy but turned around at the saddle due to the snow being too soft and deep. I see countless people up there with zero gear needed to be safe in the winter. It’s terrifying. These are serious mountains I wish people would treat them that way. It’s almost like people think they’re going to Disney land not an actual alpine environment

[@averagejoegrows]

what gear do you recommend for hiking it? im slowly transitioning into mountaineering but obvs i know i need proper gear. im intermediate rock climber do naturally id love the progression

[@Muffins2117]

@@averagejoegrows a good pair of winter boots, waterproof or resistant clothing, crampons, an ice axe and an emergency beacon of some kind at the very least. Also just make sure you learn the route you’re taking, get an app you can download an offline map on and bring a printed map of the area. Always tell someone exactly where you’ll be and where you going. It’s awesome man you’re gonna love it. Just be safe! 🤙

[@savannahhargis]

@@Muffins2117 I love your response, informative and kind. So many people on the internet would have torn someone down for asking a simple question & im thankful you didn’t ❤️

[@Robert-vl3ur]

@@savannahhargis There's a number of lifeless incel losers posting on here. They'll eventually pass away on their couches watching a TV. LOL

[@cecemepls0]

I’m not an outdoor-type-girl, so mountain climbing/hiking is something I already know I will never partake in. With that being said, I don’t understand the harsh judgment that can be leveled at people who lose their lives doing this. It’s obviously something enjoyed by COUNTLESS people. I may not be interested in it myself, but who am I to judge others for their hobbies? I don’t care what the situation is, nobody deserves to have their life taken. I respect you for offering advice instead of demeaning others who have already paid the ultimate price for their passion. ❤ People can be quite cruel, especially on the internet, so I’m thankful to have found your community! ❤ Thanks from Ohio~

[@DallasNatureLover]

Rescuers risk their own lives to save stranded, lost, injured hikers. Anyone who chooses to hike has a responsibility to take and wear proper equipment, and to check weather forecasts before starting out, so that they don’t put rescuers at risk unnecessarily.

[@pollypockets508]

You're such a kind hearted person. I think it's that people wonder if something like that could happen to them, so they just want to think that the people who passed away are stupid so that they comfort themselves in thinking it would never happen to them because they're smart. That's just my thoughts.

[@pillancs1006]

Well said. I always feel the same. 💗

[@taranullius9221]

It bothers me because they put the lives of others at risk and waste taxpayers money. Do your climbing in safe areas that isn't going to impact other people or don't climb at all. Everest drives me nuts. How man poor Nepalese people have perished there chasing up after rich wht people.

[@taranullius9221]

I don't get joy over this. I feel terribly sad for Julian and people are free to climb *in safer conditions* but I'm not going to ignore that they put others on the line by their actions either. You go out in a storm you shouldn't be expecting others to try fly in that or come up and rescue you. I feel the same about solo world sailors. They usually end up costing the Global South $10 million+ which they don't pay back despite being rich enough to own a yacht and sail the world.

[@zztop4996]

You mentioned hiring a guide in the White Mountains. Probably a very wise decision, however, I had just read about the tragic death of Christopher Roma, the highly-experienced hiker and White Mountains guide who ran Northeast Trekking Company. It just happened last month, January, 2024, while he was solo hiking in the White Mountains. Yikes! "There is no justice in nature. There's only nature."

[@mechellewinslow65]

Sometimes it doesn’t matter who you are. Expert swimmers drown. Your odds are just better with someone who knows what they are doing but it’s not a guarantee. He’s giving you options.

[@dw13645]

Human intuition is an amazing thing. Your body story testifies to it! I’ve had similar senses and had them also turn out to sadly be true and always trust my intuition as a result. Great video, the loss of Sands is so tragic but hopefully people can learn something from this tragedy

[@EverestMystery]

Thanks so much ~ I appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙏

[@piaparker3466]

Thank very much for your touching video on Julian Sands' disappearance on a hike on Mount Baldy. I was bereft when I'd heard the news and even more so when rescue teams were hampered by extreme weather conditions. I remember being mesmerized by him and his performance in 'Room with a View', where I felt that something deeply enigmatic shone through. Thank you for also sharing his wonderful quote to conclude your presentation.

[@EverestMystery]

Thanks a ton for watching and sharing your thoughts. Julian Sands was an inspirational human being, and my admiration for him went so far up as I was preparing this story. I'm glad you enjoyed the quote....I had to read it, it's priceless and so on point. As always, thanks for supporting the channel!

[@cleopatraoatcake7364]

I felt the same way 😓.

[@melissabirch459]

I grew up in the vicinity of Mt Baldy, a town named Sierra Madre. My family knew members of the local rescue team. They had numerous stories of people disappearing in those mountains, never to be seen again. Because much of the terrain is steep and has been mapped only by plane, making it difficult to find someone. It's not too hard to completely disappear in those mountains, in spite of the fact these mountains are next door to one of the biggest urban zones in the country

[@Blkangel1111]

KNOWLEDGE ❤❤❤

[@jmac6350]

Holy moly. I didn’t even know about any of this. Wow. Shocking. He was such a talented person.

[@EverestMystery]

Yes, it's a sad one! Thank you for watching, really good having you here and taking the time to comment :)

[@GoodieWhiteHat]

That was great. Beautiful words by Julian Sands. I like that he says it’s about supplication and not ego driven.

[@EverestMystery]

I will use that quote in the future, when people say how selfish and narcissist mountaineers are...

[@atrent3732]

Just stumbled on this channel but really enjoyed this video. You dud a great job of giving other hiker's suggestions for safety without denigrating Mr. Sands. Well done.

[@ArtisticlyAlexis]

I'm not a hiker or mountaineer due to being homebound from chronic illness, but every video you make takes me to the wilderness I can no longer enjoy

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate it, and really glad that these videos provide some escape for you.

[@peek-a-moose2491]

So sad..... We do become complacent in familiar territory.... I love hiking alone. Do it all the time.... May Julian Sands RIP

[@melaniewieman9020]

A close friend took his life on Mt. Baldy. Randomly came across this video, my heart skipped a beat hearing where this happened.

[@EverestMystery]

Ohh I'm really sorry to hear about your friend. Truly, losing someone you love at his/her own hand is a journey of the heart and soul (I lost my brother this way). Blessings to you

[@user-ic2pn2gw7f]

This is the first i've learned that Julian Sands has passed on. i loved him in The Killing Fields about the Pol Pot genocide. xlnt acting, xlnt film. i'm sorry he's gone. the quote at this video's end is beautifully insightful. thank you for putting this together.

[@Necron-ez2cc]

Regardless of the circumstances, in the end, Julian Sands left this life doing what he loved. I can only pray that when my time comes, I'm fortunate enough to meet the final adventure like he did... Crying tears of supplication in gratitude for a life well lived.

[@user-qb8qm4mp5n]

I live near Mt Baldy and I admire it from a distance. Someone I used to work with has gone skiing there since he was a kid. One time he told me the mountain is haunted and then laughed. I can see why they would want to shut it down because of so many fatalities and rescue calls. It's probably not a good idea to hike alone no matter how much experience you have. I was sorry to hear at the time when Julian Sands went missing on the mountain. It sounds like maybe he lost his footing and fell. Condolences to his family and friends. Sure he will be missed. 🙏

[@JustAFace_InTheCrowd]

I live in California. I promise you- every mountain trail is mis-labeled in difficulty. They’re way harder than they say they are. I’ve backpacked a few of the ones that are listed as easy, and I almost needed rescue off of each and every one. The people who score the trails are super-pro hikers, not casuals. What’s easy to them (the pros) is probably- at the very least, a moderate trek for a casual hiker. My boyfriend, who hikes more than I do, agrees with this. So keep that in mind.

[@traytray562]

Thank you for covering this story and mountain. I live 40 min away from mount baldy go hiking in that area often and it really is underestimated.

[@TheWilliamHoganExperience]

I've been skiing Mt Baldy since the late 70s. It's an incredibly beautiful, but VERY serious place. Some of the gnarliest resort skiing on earth. 5 years ago I was skiing with a group of Germans and Austrians up there in April 2019. I caught an edge on a rock while traversing and was sent headfirst downhill on an incredibly steep in-bounds pitch 150 yards from the base of Chair 3 in area known as "The Tube" at the ski resort. My fall was arrested when my skis caught the lower branches of a tree. There I was - stuck, hanging upside down, from my skis, with at least another 100 ' of 45 degree pitch below me before the bottom of a rocky ravine. Fortunately I wasn't alone - this time. Once they knew I was OK, my companions had a good laugh, snapping pictures and teasing me as I begged them to release my bindings and free me. (Hahaha m*therf*kers! Just wait 'till it's YOU hanging upsidedown from a Mt Baldy tree!) =) Again - this was in-bounds, off-piste, in warm, forgiving soft snow, late spring conditions with a half dozen other - expert - skiers. I could have died. Just a few hundred feet from the lift. Murdered by a softball sized rock who's position I slightly misjudged as I traversed a steep slope at the end of a run. If you decide to take a mid-winter backcountry stroll alone in the area, DONT. If you decide you must, don't do it alone. Don't do it without at least one ice axe, proper boots, crampons and/or skis, harnesses, ropes, carabiners, anchors, ice-screws, and belaying equipment. Carry a PLB, and enough water and food and clothing and shelter to survive for weeks or months f you get lost or disabled out there. Don't do it before or after a storm either. Even if you've summitted Everest. A dozen times. Trust me: Mt Baldy didn't read your climbing resume. Her idea of fun is to send huge avalanches of snow and rocks and ice chunks the size of basketballs careening down her flanks at you when you're not looking. To trip you 100 feet from the end of the road and send you 1,000 feet down an icy slope bouncing off the 100' tall 500 year old Jefferey Pines that cling precariously to her flanks. Even inside the ropes at the Ski Resort you are taking your life in your hands. People get jacked-up and die all the time up there, so leave the "micro-spikes" for the golf course Watch your every step or you'll make her angry. You won't like Mt Baldy when she's angry.

[@joannabosededixon3734]

You are an amazing orator😊

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you, that means a lot to me. I'm glad you found my channel!

[@DallasNatureLover]

Solo hiking is so unwise. I will never understand why people insist on taking the risk of going alone.

[@bunnybgood411]

Because of the experience of profound solitude. Sands was so experienced on Mt. Baldy that he probably thought it would be another routine hike.

[@goldsteinist]

@@bunnybgood411 most passed away hikers sadly die for this very reason. They think they can let their guards down because having experience. I hope they all rest in peace.

[@sharonspears4989]

First time watching, first reaction was "Nice voice!". Enjoyed the storytelling too.

[@EverestMystery]

That's so nice of you to say....a film producer friend of mine says he thinks the voice is smooth as silk....lol, now if I could only earn a living off it :) Thank you for watching the video!

[@robertcarter8600]

@@EverestMystery You are right. Wasting public time with commonalities and parroting already published and known requires a "smooth voice". While providing a map with trails on multiple occasions, this author was inept enough to not even mark the spot where J. Sands' remains were found. Thanks for nothing!

[@reneeborjas1877]

​@@robertcarter8600 why do you want to know the exact place where he was found? Would that change anything? Is that your priority? There are more important and profound messages in this story...

[@robertcarter8600]

@@reneeborjas1877 Why do you want to know why I want to know, pal? Don't you see how condescending and ridiculous you are?

[@iveyglezyiaglen3116]

Yes indeed he got a beautiful voice…❤️

[@breecameron1134]

Ok that actually made me choke up at the end. I appreciate how beautiful your account of his journeys were. Thank you for a lovely video this morning❤

[@EverestMystery]

Your feedback means a lot to me. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts....I really appreciate it

[@dianekeilman]

Just found your video for the first time. I also follow David Paulidus Missing 411. I am obsessed with these stories. These people love the outdoors, and want the exercise and be close to nature. I feel close to God when I go hiking in the woods. It gives me time to enjoy the beautiful Earth that he created for us. I feel so bad for the remaining family. They must feel so helpless. Never getting closure or having a chance to say I love you one more time. I heard that not having the bigger spikes, not having the axe, and not having a GPS locating device did not help. Also maybe he didn't have enough cold wether gear, or a makeshift shelter or food. It is a very sad ending to a life. I feel bad that he had to die alone. May he RIP and the family know that we mourn with them.❤ I think his quote says that when he hikes to the summit he feels humble and gratitude towards God's creation. Sometimes at the right moment it can make you cry.😢 Great video.

[@gjk540]

What a shame... He seemed like such a gentle soul.

[@guambyguambelle1864]

Thank you for a gracious and educational video. Mr. Sands died in a beautiful place, doing what he loved.

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your thoughts

[@uberkloden]

Endangering others.

[@thomasmusso1147]

I doubt at the time, that thought was crossing his mind. 'Doing what he loved most, etc, etc'. Dangerous Romanticism that can, and has, get people into life-threatening situations. No respect to Mr Sands .. may he RIP. I doubt though, that he entertained at the time, 'dying doing what he loved most'.

[@jokesonyou1373]

I think he took the walk knowing he wasn't coming back...

[@lildoveable]

WOW…you are awesome my friend. Well-spoken, well thought and obviously. Well traveled. Subscriber!

[@EverestMystery]

Your words mean a lot to me. I'm super glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for subscribing!

[@CoffeeCupVT]

I've just discovered and subscribed to your channel. You told this story so movingly and so well - no sensationalism, no preaching (but plenty of solid, sensible advice). I've visited (not climbed) Mt. Washington, and it's heartbreaking how often people underestimate the extraordinary challenges of this beautiful place.

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind words! I love your user name, bye the way :) I appreciate that you took the time to watch and to share your thoughts

[@Russojap2]

Very interesting video. I've mentioned it before, but glad see you continuing to offer these lower altitude stories.

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you!! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. This is a fascinating story.

[@lorrdread]

A memorable and insightful quote from Sands about tears. You cover this subject matter with reverence.

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you, truly happy you found the video and decided to watch :)

[@ErikaByrd]

I have found mountain climbing very fascinating in the past six months. I don’t quite have any interest in climbing myself but I truly love the videos you put out. It’s so interesting to hear your perspectives on things as someone who has been a climber yourself. I look forward to more videos!

[@SectorSos]

The movie and the novel 'Naked Lunch' is one of my favorites. But I never knew that Julian Sands were a mountaineer and a Hiking enthusiast, and I also never knew that he went missing on a hike and found dead. With life how it is, i just don't follow much of celebrity news. What a tragic story. Thank you, EverestMystery for the great content, great analysis, and great work over all on the subject of mountaineering, climbing and hiking. In my opinion its one of the greatest channels on the subject. Therefore, I just want to say thank you. Just keep doing what you're doing, and I have no doubt, that soon enough it will be a million+ subscriber channel. Thank you once again and Best of luck to you!

[@philmetal9604]

This is so sad. I thought he was a highly underrated actor.

[@SportyOtterPop]

I had been wondering what happened to him, this whole time. So sad now. May he RIP

[@frogman9989]

The Warlock himself.... definitely made me sad.

[@bucketree]

Really well said and especially the final reflection of a man who clearly understood he was the servant of the mountains. My condolences to his family. I would like to add as a kiwi, a New Zealander who took hundreds of students over what you know as Mt Doom and we know as the Tongariro crossing,k I was a PE teacher for 13 years and took 30=75 students at a time over those three mountains tramping (hiking) and skiing. We first took them to the mountain ranger hut and did an educational and a safety briefing. Then we checked all the things they needed and we went with provisions to allow for any conditions as we were doing this in the winter, 5 years in a row we got to the saddle and had to turn back with 3 classes, because the weather came down in a white out or there was an injury amongst the group or asthma attack. We taught the students you are as strong as your weakest person. We couldn’t send anyone back with another adult because by law we had to have 1 adult to every 4 students on the mountain or the sea. So we all came down and tried again another day. The students left knowing to report into the rangers hut before you leave even for a walk especially if you were on your own, but I do not believe in solo hiking or tramping. The amount of rescues we have in NZ from solo speed hikers and the people who refuse to report or take a bush telephone, avalanche signal or gps tracker in is unbelievable. Stop doing this, its so selfish, Ed Hillary didn’t go up Everest without a guide, he was the best in the business. I grieve for all those who have been lost often with every precaution taken. But think about those who must risk their lives to rescue you… its not fare to all of those brave souls in helicopters and on the ground because you had to climb that day or without proper equipment and resources. The mountain isn’t going anywhere mate, go to the hot pools, read a book about climbing but don’t risk your life foolishly and the lives or others .

[@jeannineterese1037]

RIP Julian, you were amazing❤

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

That really was such an informative and yet gracious video - thank you for sharing.

[@M_Rasmussen58]

Thank you for the very informative and compassionate way in which you share these tragic events.

[@tsjackson72]

Great upload as always. I remember being very relieved when I found out Mr. Sands had been found. I could tell how worried his family was and how desperately they wanted to find him. I appreciated the quote at the end. It explains a lot. Thanks again.

[@dan_YELL]

Just stumbled across this video and wanted to give my thanks/appreciation on your thoughtful delivery as a first-time viewer. Also, that quote from Julian Sands at the end was moving. May the mountain(s) remember his presence.

[@interstellar618]

No mystery whatsoever. He went hiking during an enormous snowstorm. Great actor. Rest in peace

[@JustinBradleyPhotographer]

I've climbed it more than 15 times and used to teach snowboarding at the local resort. Unofficially we were told at the resort that the area averages at least one fatality a year. I think it's more... I had one realy bad experience hiking in the spring after the last El Nino. It was May and from sea level you could not see any evidence of snow, however going up I saw plenty of it in the shadows of the mountain. What I had not anticipated was that in May that snow was going to turn to ice. Coming down the bowl towards the ski hut was where we hit the dangerous terrain. It is so steep that we were slipping and sliding on the ice. The only reason we did not slide to our deaths (there is nothing, other than trees to stop you from sliding down the hill and then right off of a near vertical cliff into the creek that feeds San Antonio falls. I always hypothesized Julian was in this area but still do not know where he was found to this day. But the only thing that saved us was that the snow had receded enough to expose Manzanita and since there was not a fresh layer of snow, all of the footprints and grooves in the snow carved out by other hikers were frozen solid and acted as support as we literally slid from tree to manzanita to grooves. Taking each 20-30 foot segment one by one, planning each move, anticipating the next. It was nuts and I will never do it again without cramp ons and an ice axe, at the very least. The danger is real, but I do plan on going back this summer to do an overnight photography session from the summit. If you find yourself trapped on Baldy and can hike to the top, do it. If you go to the north side of the peak where Cajun Pass is clearly visible, I have caught a clear cell phone signal there, facing Devil's Backbone. And if you go to the resort, it's a little rough, helmets are a good idea with the granite and abundance of trees.

[@Jen-rose76]

I just don’t understand why anyone would go out there in January??!! R.I.P. Julian I really loved you, even tho I didn’t know you. My heart broke when I heard you were missing. I prayed and prayed you’d be found. Just not 5 months later. 😢 You will be missed. Love and support to his children, wife, Friends and other family. 💙🙏🏽💙

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Oh dear it is sad I just found through your video that This actor has passed poor guy it must have been scary

[@peggydeforest2882]

What a wonderful voice and style of presentation! Thank you for your work.

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching :)

[@lilithstribe]

Your body story is amazing Thom. Thank you for sharing it. Also great advice regarding hiking larger mountain the first time with a guide.

[@teijaflink2226]

Yeah I wonder if the dead mother sent out something so the baby would be found.How did she end up there dead, incredibly tragic story.

[@thegothygoddess]

Thank you so much for this video. I had loved Julian sincethe 80s. You showed such empathy and kindness to what had happened. The quote at the end was a beautiful touch. It shows how kind you are. And I'm a new subscriber now!

[@EverestMystery]

I'm really glad you found the video and appreciate your comment. Thank you!

[@louisepotier2784]

This is the first time I watch a video from this channel. Thank-you for the story. This might seem corny but he loved the mountains and now will stay in the mountain. Hopefully he did not suffer. But as a final resting place, he might not have wanted it any other way. Take care, 🙂

[@EverestMystery]

Thanks so much, I'm really happy that you found my channel. I intend to post more stories similar to this. I agree with you on Mr. Sands.... Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@meganheric7610]

thank you so much for posting this update. he will be missed by so many. i hope he found peace.

[@bobbymccoy702]

Another awesome video, Been a EM fan for a long time now you been a steadfast creator . Wonderful stories, music, culture. STAY AWESOME.

[@jillmaltby]

Thank you for the update on Julian Sands. I remember when he went missing so sad he lost is life great actor who will be sadly missed.

[@valerievilla6153]

I love the way you told his story. Great job ❤

[@PotooBurd]

This is so informative! Great job, fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝 Keep it up 🙌

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

You're an amazing storyteller! I was riveted!! 💜

[@EverestMystery]

Thank you so much ~ I’m glad you found the video!

[@ValorWarrior5258]

This reminds me of being in nature in our rural community. When I was growing up, I learned to trek through the mountains ridges here. I learned how to find my way out from where the sun would be in the sky. As an adult, my mom loved going hunting for ginseng ( a root used in medicines, etc, and that can bring a high price per pound, as it is rare.). I went with her, my dad, and a great uncle one day. We spent half the day walking down, scouring the ridges where ginseng could be found. I was more interested in the trek through nature, the sights of old “coke ovens”, where coal was mined and burned in the ovens, before transport out of the valley, up the mountain. I remember me and my dad going to the coke ovens, most had fallen in, but two were in perfect condition. We took photos, and just relished in the history of such an isolated place, so far from humanity. We finally met back up and decided to head back to the top of the mountain, towards home. We were later than we had hoped, amd I remember trying to feel our way out, because the sun sets on that side of the mountain faster, being on the eastern side. I remember seeing the firey end of my great uncle’s cigarette glowing as he inhaled. It was so dark, so fast, that the small , normally unnoticed light, lit up he darkness. We did make it home , safely. Because we knew the way, and used old logginf roads to get us back to the top. Had we not had those old roads, we would have been there for the night. No way could we have attempted to walk out, as unprepared as we were that day. It makes me wonder how those who go for treks in unknown places, feel the need to go without any tyoe of mountaineering equipment. I wouldnt go into a mountain unknown, necause even in terrain you are familiar with all of your life, it can take a second to get turned around in the woods, in the wild. Sad to hear it happens to so many, but, I do understand how it easily happens. Even today, almost 30 years since being in the coke ovens, there is no way, i would go into the same mountains I grew up in, because the terrain, the known sinkholes, have probably changed so much in 3 yeaes, I know I wouldnt recognize it.

[@Diler31]

Just found your channel a day ago but I am amazed how much of info you could being us about different topics. You seen to be a very sensible and wise person. Keep up the good work!

[@mtngrammy6953]

Thank you for sharing his emotional quote at the end! It sums it up. I grew up in the mountains, have lived in them all my life (79 yrs so far) and have been trekking in Nepal twice with my dad. It's in my blood, but I would never entertain the idea of climbing Everest. I have climbed to around 16,000! and never had any problem with high altitude. We learned as kids to "never go alone". Good advice. Love your videos.

[@linmorell1813]

Thank you for yet another great review, your well thought through observations including what Julian said in the interview he did. It was an incredible summation for anyone an a testament to a life well lived.

[@tamiduncan777]

Wow ..God Bless and heal his precious family. What an incredible story Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@michaelmyers7416]

Insightful, respectful and absolutely superb analysis. Julian and I were buddies on Mexico volcano climbs back in 1996. You could have a good conversation with him or you could just walk and not talk at all and know that your minds were in perfect harmony . In younger days, I have hiked and climbed most of the peaks in the front range. The summer range and the Indian peaks range in Colorado. Also a couple of winter climbs also a less than well advised climb of Mount Bierstad in winter. No trail and the clouds came in, but I was young and strong. Your advice for beginning hikers and experience climbers. is excellent. In winter, winter boots and crampons, the real ones and at least one ice axe is mandatory. I have done wild ice routes in the Alps, but I think that more simple hikes can be sometimes more dangerous. decades ago a very experienced British climber was walking the snow trail above the lake at the foot of the east face of Longs. A simple misstep and he died. This on a place I had walked in shorts and a T-shirt. Judge every step. And thanks again for a wonderful video that is absolutely the single one to see among all the mess that has been put out there since Julian’s death. And for his fans, his solo poetry readings were in a class by themselves.

[@moonthunderstormsstarlight7022]

You were certainly blessed to have known him and I enjoyed his poetry readings. Especially, when he read Shelley but I am very partial to Shelley, Byron, and Mary because they are family. I found all 3 of them on my family tree closely related. I always wanted to be able to attend the Keats Shelley Memorial House when Julian would do a poetry reading and thank him for bringing Shelley back with such a passionate reading.

[@user-lf9og2sr6n]

❤Great education with such wonderful compassion; thanks so much! Old lady in the Valley of CA. ❤❤❤Sending Love Love 💕

[@EverestMystery]

It's wonderful having you here! Thank you :)

[@Poetessa2]

This is so sad, I hadn't heard that he died but such a tragedy. I watch a lot of Missing 411 and so much of what is revealed is the people who run into trouble aren't prepared for the task at hand...not to cast blame on him. It sounds like he had a lot of experience but climbing alone is especially dangerous should things go sideways, especially in such bad weather. I pray he didn't suffer up there. I had a scary experience climbing a mountain in the Ariège region of southern France in 2015. I and definitely not an experiences climber but it was my bucket list dream to climb that mountain, having been diagnosed with a serious illness but still able to do physical things. This mountain is very special to me but has a lot of history and weird mysteries and for some reason, I decided to do it at night, the day climb had been amazing the week prior and should have left it with that. I had broken my big toe that morning in a bad tumble and could hardly walk, you could see the bone almost coming through the skin ....I really should have seen that as a blaring sign to stay put, but I was stubborn and stupid and didn't want to look like a sissy girl!! And this mountain had so many bizarre stories of deaths, suicides, disappearances etc. What was I thinking?? And my guide turned out to be nuts, only showing his true colours once we reached the 'Pog' or summit. It was scary. I won't go into the crazy details but I honestly didn't think I was going to make it off that mountain at one point. All of our electronics that were well charged died suddenly, one after another and we lost several hours of time. My gut instincts were screaming to get off that mountain asap but that proved to be challenging. At one point I got very sick for no apparent reason, similar to shock and was on the ground drifting in and out of consciousness shaking uncontrollably, perhaps low blood pressure... with my guide screaming at me to climb on top of the castle ruins! And the ground was very slick on the way down and me without balance, wearing borrowed boots without good tread because my foot was too swollen to wear my own... very weak and light headed... I nearly went off the sheer cliff a few times slipping and stumbling. Oh the joys!! It was the weirdest night of my life and should have used better judgment and chosen a more reliable guide. Climbing mountains can be very dangerous, clearly, especially when there are warning signs from the get-go. I wish Julian had taken someone with him and taken a GPS tracker, a Satellite phone etc... but perhaps when you have a lot of experience it gives you a false sense of security. It's just such a tragedy. My heart breaks for his family. May he rest in peace.

[@stephanierenee710]

Great video! Thank you for bringing awareness to these horrible tragedies

[@awesome_comment]

Thanks Thom, greetings from Australia, that was a really balanced, informative video. I agree, it would have been nice to go on a hike with Julian, he seemed to be a nice guy. Keep those great videos coming 👌

[@EverestMystery]

Absolutely, thank you for watching!

[@BROWNDIRTWARRIOR]

Very well executed and articulated, chalk full of humanity.

[@taritabonita22]

Thank you for this video, appreciate you!

[@truecrimetribe7272]

Great video! Glad he was found

[@Milan-jd3he]

And a another banger of video and I would love to hear more of your story's sir. Peace from Berlin Germany

[@joshuapatrick682]

My Most vivid memory of his performances was in The Warlock. I don’t remember much about that film having not seen it for over 30 years. but I remember he had a very threatening presence as the titular character.

[@michaelsproule2508]

Very thoughtfully done!

[@845SiM]

I honestly never knew he went missing, or was found. Great video.

[@cmcer1995]

I have climbed 34 of Colorado's 14ers some of them more than once. I always made it a point to climb prepared to spend an unplanned night on the mountain so I and someone else could survive as I mostly climbed alone. My pack was always a little heavier but survival was a priority. I belonged to a mountain club and learned a lot about climbing prepared and my Bible was Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills. I believe that many tragedies could be avoided with prudent climbing and preparation.

[@EverestMystery]

Great having you here....sage advice from an experienced 14er is solid gold. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts

[@TheCactusjack1]

I have backpacked in the Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountains of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico, but the San Gabriel Mtns of my home State are the most sever terrain I have ever encountered. John Muir was of a similar opinion. I grew up in Santa Barbara, CA. and we skied at Mammoth every year. One year in about 1984/85 I decided to try Mt. Baldy ski lifts which is near Mt. San Antonio. I was absolutely terrified at the terrain surrounding the ski area. The skiing is expert terrain in places, but nothing too bad if you have skied Utah, which I had at that point. The out of bounds areas are so steep, the ravine drop offs are places you can see from the trails/runs and you just know that if you fell down there you would not be coming back up. One of the last times I was there in 2019/20 season I there were helicopters over on Mt Baldy searching for missing climbers Seeing them flying the insane ridge lines as I rode down on chair one to the parking lot was chilling. The Ridges covered with meters of snow are accentuated in Winter. Truly humbling terrain.

[@catherinegrimes2308]

Very good and sensitive video. I was impressed with how fit he looked when he was walking in Smallville, but that was before I knew that he did hiking and mountaineering.

[@eigleenalegri2664]

Beautiful and respectful evaluation. Thanks again for a well done video

[@CarlosGambino_22]

When ever i go hiking I always carry my powerful lazer.. Search and rescue can find you a lot easier..

[@EverestMystery]

That's a fantastic idea....

[@irmagarcia7826]

How sad. He was such a great actor. May you are now resting in peace Julian Sands. 🙏😔

[@dianeshannon7988]

Very thoughtful analysis the actors motivation is to be at one with nature to forget your ego like walking medidation it humbles one because you can never undersetimate it respect and enjoy the beauty if you can.

[@kiyonahthundersong828]

I just discovered your channel. Thank you for such a kind video about this event. I really enjoy your style.

[@EverestMystery]

It's great having you here, I'm glad you found the channel and appreciate your comment. Thank you!