Anchor Failure Led to Fatal Fall of Queensbury Student and Friend

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Colorado authorities say a climbing anchor failed before 20 year old Jackson Donlon of Queensbury and 19 year old Kaden Matsuda fell to their deaths on West Apostle Mountain. Investigators say Donlon was beginning to rappel while both men were attached to the same anchors. Why the anchor failed remains unknown. Their bodies were found […]

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