Storm King Mountain, Mountain summit in Colorado, US

Storm King Mountain is a summit in Colorado located north of the Colorado River within the White River National Forest, characterized by steep terrain and visible sandstone cliffs. The ridge leading to the top crosses exposed rocky sections and demanding slopes throughout most of the climb.

The mountain gained national attention in 1994 when the South Canyon Fire claimed 14 firefighters' lives during a response operation. This tragedy remains a defining moment in wildfire suppression history across the nation.

The mountain is the site of the July 1994 South Canyon Fire, where 14 firefighters died; the event shaped later wildfire-suppression practice in the United States. A ski lift at Copper Mountain is named after Storm King Mountain, a namesake link far from the peak itself.

The climb requires good physical fitness and appropriate gear due to the technical nature of the route. Visitors should check water availability and weather conditions before starting the hike.

A ski lift at Copper Mountain, a resort far from this peak, carries the name Storm King, a namesake link visitors rarely connect with the Garfield County mountain. The peak rises 2,681.36 metres above sea level, on the north side of the Colorado River and Interstate 70 between Glenwood Springs and New Castle.