70-Year-Old California Man Missing After Taking Jeep on Off-Road Trail

"This is a very technical search in tough terrain," said the Placer County Sheriff's Office about the search for Warren Elliott

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(L-R) Warren Elliott, search for Warren Elliott continues

A 70-year-old man in California is missing after going out on the Rubicon trail.

According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, Warren Elliott was helping with trail maintenance ahead of an upcoming Jeep Jamboree when he disappeared on Friday.

The department stated he arrived at the area as a passenger in his son's jeep and "walked away as work was being done."

Described as a "Jeeper," the sheriff's office states Elliott was last seen wearing a blue denim short-sleeved shirt and blue denim shorts and "has not been seen or heard from since."

<p>Placer County Sheriff's Office/ Facebook</p> Search for Warren Elliott

Placer County Sheriff's Office/ Facebook

Search for Warren Elliott

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According to El Dorado County's official website, the Rubicon Trail spans 22 miles from Georgetown to Lake Tahoe and has elevations ranging from approximately 5,400 to over 7,000 feet.

The website states that the Rubicon trail is widely considered the "crown jewel of all off-highway trails" and was previously "revered as the most difficult, rated 10 on a scale of one to 10, due to its narrow passages, rocky climbs, and occasional mud hole."

Due to the dangerous conditions, including 100 searchers from nine Northern California agencies and organizations, as well as the National Guard with a Blackhawk Helicopter, searched for Elliott on Sunday.

<p>Placer County Sheriff's Office/ Facebook</p> Search for Warren Elliott

Placer County Sheriff's Office/ Facebook

Search for Warren Elliott

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After their unsuccessful efforts, the search continued on Monday, focusing on the Rubicon Springs area.

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According to the sheriff's office, the day began with a safety and information briefing for those involved in the search efforts. The search team was later picked up and transported to the search area by both the California and Nevada National Guard Blackhawk helicopters.

A total of 50 people, including two drone operators, and four dog teams were involved in Monday's search.

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"This is a very technical search in tough terrain. It can be dangerous for those who are not highly trained with the right equipment. Because of the difficulty accessing the area, crews are being brought in by Blackhawk helicopters," said the sheriff's office. "We thank Homewood Mountain Resort for allowing us to use their facilities during the search efforts."

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