MOUNT BALDY – Last weekend’s storm may have caused an experienced alpine hiker to lose her way on Mt. Baldy and ultimately her life.

Searchers found the body of Michelle Yu, 49, Wednesday on the northwest side of the icy peak at Fish Fork.

Sheriff’s spokeswoman Arden Wiltshire says the weather was against the searchers late last Sunday.

“They reported that the rain was coming at them sideways. That’s how hard the wind was blowing. It was actually blowing them off of the trail.”

Ms. Yu had been training for an alpine event and had planned only a day hike last Saturday. (INT)

Story Date: December 11, 2010