In the early 1980s, many of the staff at Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky Montana were like a close-knit family, both working and living together on the property. Not only did the Lone Mountain actually function as a working cattle ranch, it also offered luxury guest accommodations for tourists looking to get a taste of the Old West.On a hot July day in 1984, one of the staff members had decided to go out for a run along a well-used trail through the scenic beauty of the surrounding area and never returned.How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:MDHearingAid - Get clinic-level care for 80% less with MDHearingAid. Go to https://www.mdhearingaid.com and use promo code MADNESS to get their NEW Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each when you buy a pair deal. Plus, they are adding a free extra charging case, a $100 value!Ritual - Get key nutrients without the B.S. Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/MADNESS to start your Ritual today.Genucel - Order right now with our special code MADNESS to get an instant 10% off your order! https://lovegenucel.com/madnessShopify - Go to shopify.com/madness for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.Prose - Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to https://www.prose.com/madnessSmile Direct Club - Go to smiledirectclub.com to get started for free.Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google PlayResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Victims: The Kari Swenson StoryIncident at Big SkyLA TimesWikipediaDon Nichols Released (Guardian)Dan Nichols Drug Charges Kari Swenson Op-Ed Bozeman Chronicle 2012Carnegie Hero (Alan)Sports Illustrated (Terror in the Wilderness) Homestead ActLone Mountain Ranch30 for 30 Out of the WoodsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.