VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-29
“According to friends, Kaden and Jackson planned on returning from the hike on Saturday if they didn't feel safe. If they continued to Ice Mountain, they would return on Sunday,”
Chaffee County Sheriff's Office · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29
The sheriff's office said friends indicated the hikers planned to return Saturday if they felt unsafe, or Sunday if they continued to Ice Mountain.
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