August 2, 2026 — 8:31pm

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William Standish lived for hiking. His passion took him all over the world – Sweden, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Canada and the US, to mention a few.

At just 28 years old, the young Melburnian dreamed of moving to South America to live and work. First, though, he wanted to complete a gruelling walk – one that he first attempted but was forced to abandon two years ago.

It was on this trail – the Continental Divide Trail from Canada to Mexico – that he was reported missing. His family hadn’t heard from him in days, and…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU