Deaths of climbers in Colorado blamed on 'catastrophic failure' of equipment
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM · 1 min read
The two young men were first reported missing on Oct. 29, a few days after setting out from Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus for what was supposed to be a weekend trip.