Skier Still Missing in Sierra; Search Fails
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KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A final winter search failed to turn up any trace of a cross-country skier missing since Feb. 11.
Robert Simmons, 32, of Reedley, Calif., described as a veteran skier, disappeared after embarking on a solo trip across the snow-laden Sierra.
Park spokesman Marvin Jensen said that improved weather made it possible to resume the hunt for Simmons Sunday and searchers used dogs and avalanche poles.
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