[Phantom Lord]

But the original question still stands. There is a good likelyhood that these climbers may not be found for many many decades. Correct?

[Inyo-Mono]

"But the original question still stands. There is a good likelyhood that these climbers may not be found for many many decades. Correct?"

Correct. There are many people who have gotten lost or injured in the Sierra in the winter and have never been found. However, hikers do seem to come upon at least one body a year there after the spring thaw.

[Star Traveler]

You said -- "There is a good likelyhood that these climbers may not be found for many many decades. Correct?"

That's correct, given the history of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Range, over the years.

Regards,
Star Traveler

[oneamericanvoice]

"There is a good likelyhood that these climbers may not be found for many many decades."

Or longer, unfortunately. I keep thinking of the iceman in the Alps from the Bronze Age.