Any person knows the dangers of lightening.
We have been told time and time again not to stand under trees in lightening storms. It is precautions like this and others teachings that can keep you safe if weather turns foul at high altitudes. Before you head to the summit, be prepared and learn what to do in an electrical storm. Lightening Strikes in high altitude are a regular occuring weather phenomenon. The area of the mountains that your hiking or backpacking can be clear and sunny one minute and turn on a dime to very hazardous thunderstorms and related conditions.