Bodies found of 2 Colorado Mountain College Leadville students who went missing on hike in Chaffee County
October 28, 2026 / 9:44 PM MDT / CBS Colorado In an update on Wednesday night, Chaffee County Sheriff's Office confirmed hikers Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon were found dead after they were originally reported missing on Oct. 23. Both men were students who attended Colorado Mountain College Leadville campus. According to the sheriff's office, both of their bodies were discovered around 3:30 p.m. in a basin of West Apostle Mountain in the county. Matsuda was 19 years old, and Donlon was 20 years old. "We are devastated by the loss of Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon, two members of our Colorado Mountain College community." "Our hearts are with their families, friends, classmates, faculty and everyone who knew and cared about them. Our focus tonight is on supporting those closest to Kaden and Jackson and making sure our Leadville students, faculty and staff have the emotional support…