An Oregon survivalist mysteriously vanished in ‘Valley of Death’ 8 years ago. His family still wants answers

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In 2016, Justin Alexander Shetler embarked on an adventure in India’s Parvati Valley, nicknamed the “Valley of Death.” Mr Shetler, a travel blogger and survivalist from Oregon, notified his followers about the ambitious expedition in early September of that year. The traveler’s story is receiving renewed attention thanks to a new ten-part podcast, “Status: Untraced,” which tells the story of Mr Shetler’s life and his family’s attempts to find him. open image in gallery The Parvati Valley, pictured, is nicknamed the “Valley of Death” because several travelers have gone missing in the wilderness since the 1990s Mr Luxon, however, isn’t convinced Mr Shetler disappeared because he couldn’t survive in the region. Liam Luxon, host of the new podcast about his disappearance, said Mr Shetler had extensive survival training “He didn’t have a job anymore,” the podcast host said.