May 16, 1997
Marc Candelario was found dead on Silver Mountain after a search that lasted several weeks. He fell, presumably 50 feet from a cliff face.Source: Rocky Mountain News
July 2, 2006
15-year-old Zach O'Neal hiked West Spanish Peak with his friend Ernie and was struck by lightning on the summit. Ernie administered CPR to Zach and was able to revive him.Source: Pueblo Chieftan
Blanca Peak - Huerfano County Highpoint