trasker Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I agree with ch312. I read the entire post on ottertooth forum. Hope he is ok but sounds like he was doing this out of the love of nature. Hope someone finds him and makes sure hes alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Yes, Daniel has a great love and respect for nature, particularly the beautiful and spiritual Temagami backcountry. He loves to fish, ever since he was little. Appriciate any help in trying to find him. If anyone is familiar with this area, please pay special attention to what to look for and what to do if found. Focus on Diamond Lake and Lady Evelyn near the liftover area, but also surrounding area. Daniel was resourceful and could have gotten further than we believe. For a complete read of the Ottertooth forum since Nov. 15, 2011, here's a link to the first page (over 10 pages have been archived with over 250 posts, use the previous/next link to view archived pages): http://www.ottertooth.com/discus/show.cgi?tpc=3&post=15999#POST15999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmarentette Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Yes, Daniel has a great love and respect for nature, particularly the beautiful and spiritual Temagami backcountry. He loves to fish, ever since he was little. Appriciate any help in trying to find him. If anyone is familiar with this area, please pay special attention to what to look for and what to do if found. Focus on Diamond Lake and Lady Evelyn near the liftover area, but also surrounding area. Daniel was resourceful and could have gotten further than we believe. For a complete read of the Ottertooth forum since Nov. 15, 2011, here's a link to the first page (over 10 pages have been archived with over 250 posts, use the previous/next link to view archived pages): http://www.ottertoot...15999#POST15999 Hi Maureen, I just got a call from my son wishing me a Happy Fathers Day and I'm thankful for that. I can only imagine what you are going through. I can't help in the search but what I will do is keep Daniel and you and your family in my prayers. I hope other board members will do the same. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hi: I see you are from Kitchener, we are actually in Waterloo, Daniel was living with us before he went missing. We are in the process of planning a spring search, so any help from your search commander would be appreciated. You can email me any contact info at [email protected] thks. I will be on diamond lake from June 23-29 I fish there every year and also moose hunt their I will keep my eyes open I actually lost a camera a little south of campsite Found I first gps that has waypoints will keep an eye out when I go to look for camera I have friends that just got back from diamond saturday didn't see anything except a few canoe trippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 The January 2013 Reader's Digest has an article about this still missing young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 The January 2013 Reader's Digest has an article about this still missing young man. Hi kickingfrog, the article is a "condensed" version of the original article in Explore Magazine, fall edition. Here's a link http://explore-mag.c...d-a-missing-man I should also mentioned that we had to start a new page on ottertooth, the original is now archived. Here's a link to the news brief http://www.ottertoot...efs-133.htm#no3 along with a link to the latest forum page http://www.ottertoot...html?1351874553 We appreciate all the support and ask that those in the area remain on the lookout. We will resume our search in the spring, unless something turns up before that, patience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 This quote from the Explore article hit home: “His intention was to brave the elements and have the sort of experience that broke him or made him different,” says Poukhlov. “He wanted to bring some justification to his life—something different from working as a roofer or hanging out in bars.” I lived a very similar lifestyle in my 20's and early 30's. Mostly working menial jobs to simply finance my next expedition into the bush. Often I'd leave for months at a time with no word to anyone what my route was. My longest excursion was 4 months, mid May to Mid Sept by myself. After reading the Explore article I could only think my God that's me. Then thought my God how could I have ever subjected my parents to that torture? The thing is young men sometimes can have a selfish viewpoint on life. I know I sure did back then. It doesn't mean that I didn't care for and love my parents... For what it's worth those solo trips were life changing. Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired, and travel wherever you please. Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, everything one needs to live and survive happily is carried on your back. A true testament to how little one really needs to be happy. Eventually there is no lonliness only incredible peace as you truly become one with your environment. A confidence is instilled that if one can accomplish this, nothing is impossible. There's not much doubt in my mind...regardless of what happened...that Daniel was doing what he loved. My thoughts and prayers to you and yours Maureen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 This quote from the Explore article hit home: "His intention was to brave the elements and have the sort of experience that broke him or made him different," says Poukhlov. "He wanted to bring some justification to his life—something different from working as a roofer or hanging out in bars." I lived a very similar lifestyle in my 20's and early 30's. Mostly working menial jobs to simply finance my next expedition into the bush. Often I'd leave for months at a time with no word to anyone what my route was. My longest excursion was 4 months, mid May to Mid Sept by myself. After reading the Explore article I could only think my God that's me. Then thought my God how could I have ever subjected my parents to that torture? The thing is young men sometimes can have a selfish viewpoint on life. I know I sure did back then. It doesn't mean that I didn't care for and love my parents... For what it's worth those solo trips were life changing. Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired, and travel wherever you please. Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, everything one needs to live and survive happily is carried on your back. A true testament to how little one really needs to be happy. Eventually there is no lonliness only incredible peace as you truly become one with your environment. A confidence is instilled that if one can accomplish this, nothing is impossible. There's not much doubt in my mind...regardless of what happened...that Daniel was doing what he loved. My thoughts and prayers to you and yours Maureen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks Mike for your thoughts and prayers. Like you, there are many who have ventured on their own to find their way. We find solace in knowing Daniel is where he would want to be and was following his own journey his way. It's still difficult, not knowing one way or the other if he is alive or with the spirits. So, we will continue to search, hoping to get this troubling question answered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Wow, that really sucks TJ. I read the whole thread on Ottertooth. I sure hope they find him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Daniel is still missing, hoping 2013 is the year for answers. For those following Ottertooth updates, we had to start a new page, prior one filled up. Here is a link to the new page http://www.ottertooth.com/discus/messages/3/75578.html?1347565605 We appreciate all the information, leads and support from the Ontario Fishing Community. Please continue to spread the word about Daniel missing and be on the lookout if in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 The January 2013 Reader's Digest has an article about this still missing young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 A digital version of the Reader's Digest article in the Jan. 2013 edition titled "Vanishing Point" is available online, starting on page 74 http://ca.zinio.com/reader.jsp?issue=416246661&o=int&offer=500149029&pub=500313358&prev=sub This is the same story of Daniel previously published in Explore Magazine, fall 2012 edition titled "Into the Light", written by Conor Mihell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Summer Search Update: Great news, Daniel's back pack was found on Aug. 12, 2013 by MibSAR team and it was recovered by the OPP the next day. Another piece to the puzzle, now we just need to find Daniel! Next search planned for Sept. 13-23, 2013. For details, see the update on Ottertooth: http://www.ottertooth.com/discus/show.cgi?tpc=3&post=18201#POST18201 Also: MibSAR have setup a site for Daniel's case: http://www.tinyurl.com/DanielTrask I have attached the current flyer (will need to update again) and a link to a FB page for Daniel: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel-Trask-is-Missing/141269306065266?ref=hl Anyone in this area should remain on the lookout for signs of Daniel, he's there somewhere. Dan Flyer Aug 2013.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Eyes open ! Keep up the awesome work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big guy Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 One thing I find odd about all this is that there is no mention of what type of canoe Daniel had, unless I missed it. I read all the stories about it, did he not have a canoe with him? If he did, it seems odd that they have located so many pieces of clothing and gear, but no canoe, which is obviously considerably larger. Most canoes and boats are designed to float at water level if swamped, just seems very strange to me that if he had one with him, it has not been found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 So glad to hear this, I'm praying you find your boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 He did not have a canoe Big Guy.. he was on foot as far as his parents know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 big guy, Daniel did not take our canoe from home. Although there were an abundance of canoes at Camp Wanapitei and stashed canoes up there, we believe he was walking the shoreline. But, no way of knowing for sure. A number of abandoned canoes were found and checked, but no evidence of use by Daniel. Again, so many possibilities. At least we know he is/was in this specific area, narrowing our search down to about 50kms. When he went missing (Nov. 3, 2011) the small waterways were beginning to freeze up, but there were a few warm days where water travel may have been possible. Based on where his winter clothing and back pack were found, we believe he was walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big guy Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for the reply, now it makes more sense to me, definitely an arduous task finding someone in an area that big. May God be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Daniel's been missing for over 2 years now, and still no physical signs of him. Updates will continue on the Ottertooth Temagami forum if any further evidence or leads. Once again, we appreciate all the support and assistance we get from communities like this one. Ottertooth Temagami News Brief http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/newsbriefs.htm Ottertooth Temaagami forum for Daniel, ALERT-Missing Person Daniel Trask http://www.ottertooth.com/discus/messages/3/129857.html?1372649740 Daniel's site by MibSAR, with search updates and 2014 search plans http://therucksack.tripod.com/MiBSAR/Cases/Trask/Trask.html Daniel Trask is Missing page on FB https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Daniel-Trask-is-Missing/141269306065266?fref=ts Edited November 13, 2013 by M Trask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frodobuggins Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I can't even imagine what this has been like. I wish you the very best in your search for Daniel and also for your piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 2014 update on our search for Daniel:2014 Updated flyer: http://therucksack.tripod.com/MiBSAR/Cases/Trask/TraskPoster2014.pdfMibSAR Spring search results and upcoming search plans (Aug. 29 - Sept. 7): http://therucksack.tripod.com/MiBSAR/Cases/Trask/Trask.html#UpdatesCurrent Ottertooth thread: http://www.ottertooth.com/discus/messages/3/135293.html?1402189548Map of items found: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasker Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Bittersweet news, but we can now end our journey of uncertainty. For an update on the MibSAR search resulting in finding some remains of Daniel on May 24, 2015, news links, and the Celebration held on Sun. June 7, 2015, which is also Daniel's Birthday, go to the website page www.danieltrask.ca Thanks to all of you on this forum who have helped in keeping our message out there and supporting us to help find Daniel, greatly appreciated. Don and Maureen Trask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnote Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Im terribly sorry for your loss. Edited June 12, 2015 by Gallie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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