lightning
July 20, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Fatal Lightning Strike Claims Hiker on American Fork Twin Peaks, Sparking Urgent Mountain Safety Reminders
A summer thunderstorm above Utah’s renowned Alta and Snowbird resorts turned tragically fatal on Saturday afternoon when a 59-year-old hiker…
July 18, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
North Cascades National Park Grapples with Expanding Wildfires Following Lightning Strikes
Two new wildfires have ignited within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, adding to the ongoing challenge of managing…
July 02, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Lightning Strike Injures Golfer, Sparks Small Wildfire On Colorado Golf Course
A powerful lightning strike on Tuesday evening at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado, not only sent one individual…
July 01, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Lightning Strike Ignites Wildfire Below Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Prompting Alert and Targeted Suppression Efforts
A powerful lightning strike has ignited a wildfire in the remote backcountry below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National…
