Deaths of climbers in Colorado blamed on 'catastrophic failure' of equipment
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH
Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:35 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.