Michael Blair, 33, was last seen or heard from on January 30, 2020, in the Fairplay/Valley of the Sun area of Park County, Colorado. He is very blonde with hair below his shoulders, about five feet six inches tall, and 130 to 140 pounds. He did not own a vehicle; his roommate reported he left their home and did not return, and his mother filed the missing person report.

An experienced backcountry snowboarder, Blair was known to carry a split board and a new avalanche float bag when he went into the mountains. Friends and family say he often went to the Pennsylvania Mountain area, and searchers concentrated efforts near Alma. Park County Search and Rescue began active searches, but continuing heavy snow and avalanche danger — including one observed in the search area shortly after teams passed through — forced officials to suspend the official search and ask the public not to conduct independent searches.

The investigation remains open. If anyone has information about Michael’s last movements or places he may have gone on or shortly after January 30, 2020, please share what is known.