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Feb 5, 2026 29 min

The Disappearance of Barbara Bolick

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On a clear July morning in 2007, 55-year-old Barbara Bolick set out to hike her favorite trail in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. An experienced hiker carrying a .357 Magnum for protection, she was less than 30 feet away from her hiking partner when he turned away for just 45 seconds. When he looked back, she was gone - no struggle, no sound, and no trace. Despite massive search efforts using infrared technology and scent dogs, not a single piece of her gear has ever been found. Join us as we investigate the mystery of the woman who seemingly vanished into thin air. Sources: Barbara Bolick: Gone Without a Trace - by Michelle Short Barbara Assunta Bolick – The Charley Project Barbara Bolick: The mysterious puzzle of a woman hiker who disappeared in 45 seconds from the Bitterroot Mountains | - Times of India Mystery of Montana woman who disappeared without a trace after hiking partner turned their back for 45 seconds Music: Crime Trap by Muza Production Mysterious Cinematic Dark by Nikita Kondrashev Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari Crying Alone by Clarier Music Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us at [email protected] Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink.

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