The hikers still missing are from a separate group on Mount Hood . They are father and son , originally from California . The snow began for Paladino 's group when they reached 10,000 feet up what he called the `` 10-mile hill , '' and picked up significantly as they went up another 2,000 feet . The men started hike early Monday before being delayed by heavy snows and low visibility . All three were able to walk and move during a general health assessment .
The hikers still missing are from a separate group on Mount Hood . They are father and son , originally from California . The men started hike early Monday before being delayed by heavy snows and low visibility . All three were able to walk and move during a general health assessment .