Brendon Allen Nepon, 37, was last seen in late September 2020 when he and his dog Sita left for a hike from the Snow Lake trailhead in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. Brendon is described as a white male, brown hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds, who wore his long hair in a bun and wore glasses. His vehicle was found at the trailhead but neither he nor Sita were located.

Brendon and Sita may have been heading toward Gem Lake, a route noted for steep, difficult terrain. Brendon’s mother reported him missing on September 28, 2020, prompting a King County-led search that drew 366 volunteers and Chelan County teams. Over six days searchers logged about 2,000 hours across an 80-square-mile area with cliffs and unpredictable weather, but found no clues. The official search was suspended because conditions were too hazardous; authorities said it could resume if new information appears.

The King County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case and family and friends continue to seek answers. If anyone knew Brendon’s planned route, movements that day, or has information about him or Sita, please come forward.