Hiker Identified After Fatal Collapse on Manitou Incline

Overview

• County officials identified the hiker as 48-year-old Nickolay Jogolev and said he collapsed with breathing problems about halfway up the Incline.
• Nearby hikers gave first aid and El Paso County search-and-rescue teams reached the scene, then transported Jogolev to a hospital where he later died.
• Rescuers closed the Manitou Incline to the public for about two hours while they worked the medical emergency to protect the patient and responders.
• A GoFundMe set up for Jogolev’s family says he was the sole provider for seven children, including some who need complex special-needs care.
• The Incline gains more than 2,000 feet in under a mile and has seen previous fatal medical emergencies, and officials urged hikers to assess fitness and prepare for the trail’s strain.