MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories A Trail of Questions
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Jul 24, 2025 Get ready for chilling tales from the trails! A haunting disappearance in Montana puzzles both hikers and authorities. Discover the unsettling mystery of a boy scout who walks a populated path but never returns. Delve into an eerie case on Mount Miao Feng, where a retired geography teacher vanished without a trace. Unearthed secrets on Tietwa Mountain lead to mysterious notes and eyewitness accounts that only deepen the intrigue. These hiking horror stories are filled with suspense and unanswered questions that are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat!
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Barbara Bullock's Vanishing
- Barbara Bullock vanished mysteriously on a well-known Montana hiking trail while hiking with Jim Rawmaker.
- Jim looked away briefly and turned back to find Barbara gone with no signs of struggle or footsteps.
Garrett's Disappearance Mystery
- Garrett disappeared on a well-marked 150 meter trail near Lake Kuberant during a boy scout trip.
- He left his dad to change wet clothes but never reappeared; only a single sock was found later.
Xian Tiyasheng's Disappearance
- Xian Tiyasheng vanished during a day hike on Mount Miao Feng near Beijing despite meticulous planning.
- He left home early, told his wife he'd return by midnight, but never came back and initial searches found no trace.
