Climber Dies in 1,000-Foot Fall From Denali Peak
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One climber died and a second was seriously injured after falling 1,000 feet while ascending Mt. Johnson in Denali National Park and Preserve this week.
The accident happened in Ruth Gorge, as the team—Robbi Mecus, 52, and her climbing partner—tackled a treacherous route known as “The Escalator,” on the night of April 25.
“The approximately 5,000-foot route involves navigating a mix of steep rock, ice, and snow,” the parks service said.
Read more at The Daily Beast.
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