"Frozen Bigfoot"[2]

The field investigators traveled to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwestern Washington's Cascade Mountains to examine a series of photographs taken by hiker Randee Chase on Silver Star Mountain. The images, captured weeks before Chase noticed the anomaly, appeared to show a large figure standing on a distant ridge—visible in three sequential frames as it stood, turned, and descended the slope. The team noted that Chase's delayed recognition of the subject added credibility to the account, as he had not been actively searching for a Sasquatch when he triggered the shutter. The location held particular significance given Washington's documented history of sightings, with the team emphasizing that the region produces more reports than any other state. Skamania County's unique ordinance prohibiting the shooting of Sasquatch reflected the area's cultural openness to the subject.

During their investigation, the researchers employed multiple field techniques across the rugged terrain. Matt Moneymaker and team members took to the air to reach the treacherous mountain location where the photographs were captured, while Cliff Barackman and Ranae Holland used a small raft to survey waterways for potential Sasquatch activity. During night operations, Matt and Bobo reported hearing vocalizations that resembled human voices. The team also conducted a town hall meeting with local residents, collecting additional witness accounts before deploying what the investigators described as a new search technique in the field, which led to observed activity the team considered potentially significant.