An experienced Colorado climber was among three men presumed dead this week after they did not return from their ascent of New Zealand's tallest peak. The Americans — Kurt Blair, 56, of Colorado, and Carlos Romero, 50, of California — are certified alpine guides, according to the website of the American Mountain Guides Association. A statement by New Zealand's police did not name the third climber, who is from Canada, citing the need to notify his family. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-news/climbers-dead-new-zealand-durango-colorado-man/73-ac2a7b10-0ab4-41f5-ba2d-b5f12ef771eb More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.