Lost
Lost GPS devices near Silver Street, Elko
behind Northeastern Nevada Museum on Silver Street
Lost
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
Hi, I'm in Elko, Nevada, and I lost my GPS devices this morning. Around 9:15 a.m. I was walking the rail-trail behind the Northeastern Nevada Museum on Silver Street, when I realized two GPS units were missing from my pack. One is a rugged handheld Garmin with a forest-green case, the other a small backup tracker in a black shell; both have my hiking maps and route notes. I rely on them for backcountry trips in the Ruby Mountains, and losing them makes me feel a little stranded out there. If they turn up, I'd be grateful to have them back so I can plan my next trek safely.
Approximate last-seen location
behind Northeastern Nevada Museum on Silver Street
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