In the wilderness of Alaska, a man named Thomas Seibold embarked on an extraordinary journey, seeking something more profound than the ordinary. With an adventurous spirit and a heart full of curiosity, he left his Wisconsin home for the wilds of Alaska in 2012.

Thomas was no stranger to the wild; a seasoned survivalist and wilderness instructor, he possessed an array of bushcraft skills that made him thrive in the rugged landscapes. His "spiritual quest" led him to  Gates of The Arctic National Park and Preserve, where he found solitude amidst nature's untouched beauty.

As winter loomed, Thomas disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a trail of mystery and unanswered questions. Despite a dedicated search, no trace of Thomas has ever been found.

This episode will be released as a video on the YouTube channel Northern Crimes (out 8/6/23)

Sources:
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/wisconsin-survivalist-missing-remote-alaska-september/2012/11/20/

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/friends-wilderness-instructor-lost-alaska-persist-after-troopers-abandon-search/2012/11/29/

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/slim-chance-finding-seibold-alive-fades-alaskas-bitter-winter-descends/2012/12/10/

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/official-searches-hiker-end-alaska-wilderness-mystery-remains/2012/12/14/

http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1250lost

http://thomasseiboldsearch.blogspot.com/

This is the story of 5 people who disappeared under strange circumstances in Alaska.  All these cases happened in south central Alaska, an area with a radius of about 150 miles from Anchorage - Alaska's largest city.  

Show Notes
This episode is a collaboration between Alaska Unsolved and Northern Crimes Youtube channel.

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Reflections on what's been learned about Erin Gilbert's case, and a final conversation with her sister, Stephanie.

Original music by Evan Phillips & James Glaves

Produced, edited & mixed by Pod Peak

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