Colorado Hiker Andrew Sikes Dies at 37 While Climbing 14er

Andrew Tyler 'Drew' Sikes, a 37-year-old resident of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Aspen, Colorado. He died while hiking a 14er, an activity he enjoyed.

Drew was born on July 1, 1989, in De Queen, Arkansas. He graduated from De Queen High School in 2008 and earned a bachelor's degree in science from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).

He worked at Home Depot, filling online orders, and previously held positions at Stilwell's Restaurant in De Queen and AMP Fitness.