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Solo Climber Dies in Fall on Denali’s West Buttress Route

May 20, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

The upper portion of the west buttress route on Denali, with the south summit visible in the upper right. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

On Monday, May 20, Denali National Park and Preserve mountaineering rangers located a deceased climber at an elevation of 17,000 feet on the West Buttress route on Denali. Recovery efforts will be attempted when weather conditions allow.

Read the official NPS source

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