By Fatma Younis
Two college students were found dead in a remote Colorado basin after attempting to hike Ice Mountain during a severe mountain blizzard, authorities confirmed.
Hikers caught in brutal conditions
The young hikers perished in the remote backcountry after being caught in what officials described as a brutal mountain blizzard. Search and rescue teams located their bodies in the basin area following the storm.
Investigation underway
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims pending notification of family members. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the rapidly changing and dangerous weather conditions that can develop in Colorado's high country.
