There were a lot of volunteers (including people I know) who joined the search today. The outward hope is the hiker is still alive, however as the days count up there is more concern.

In regards to Doug's comments, though the PNW forest is thick and the terrain is tough to navigate in, there are several trails and old logging roads that criscross the area and there are many open areas. If he was truly lost and uninjured by now he must of found at least one trail, road or open area, SAR then would have a chance in seeing him on their daily overflights. Last I heard this afternoon, there were 3 helicopters on active search. On the otherhand, if he is hurt and unable to move and laying in the tree canopy, it will very difficult to find him.

This is the list of kit that the hiker was known to be carrying when he started out. As you can see, there is no real survival items however it is not known whatever items he may of had in his pockets etc...

white t-shirt
green shirt
black fleece
grey pants
black backpack
blue puff jacket
tarp (color maybe blue?)
green toque
cook pot
trekking poles
red nalgene
orange socks
black sandals
black, grey and orange Nike running shoes.