Kaden Sites found dead in Chaffee County wilderness after search

10 articles · Updated · The Denver Post · Apr 26

The 27-year-old Salida man was discovered near Tabaguache Creek, about 1.5 miles from his parked truck, by Chaffee County Search and Rescue teams.
Sites went missing on April 15 while turkey hunting on Mount Shavano, prompting a multi-agency search using dog teams, drones, helicopters, and airplanes.
Authorities say foul play is not suspected and the cause of death is under investigation. The community mourns his loss, and his family has been notified.

After a massive 10-day search, what critical clue led volunteers to the missing hunter's location?

With foul play ruled out, what fatal misstep led to a solo hunter's death on a Colorado mountain?

Could different gear or a simple safety device have saved the hunter lost on Mount Shavano?

As mountain rescues surge, is Colorado's new SAR management plan equipped to handle these large-scale searches?

What are the hidden costs and strains on volunteers during massive, multi-day wilderness search operations?