Death of a teenage hiker struck by lightning on Colorado 14er is a tragic reminder of summer danger
Lightning can be an almost daily threat in Colorado’s high country. Lightning storm near Estes Park, Colorado (Photo: Michael Price/500px via Getty) Published July 27, 2026 03:08 pm Lightning struck Colorado on Sunday afternoon 14,264 feet One teenager was killed, another teenager suffered serious injuries and three other adults were injured at Mount Blue Sky