Olympic National Park closes Sol Duc Falls area to recover body of teen who fell 50 feet — Rescuers say strong currents and remote terrain complicate recovery efforts.
June 9, 2025
Seattle climber dies in fall on Denali — Rangers recovered his body after a 3,000-foot fall while unroped on the West Buttress, the mountain’s main climbing route.
May 2025
May 19, 2025
Three climbers die in 400-foot fall in North Cascades; survivor hikes for help — Authorities say a failed anchor point caused the group to plunge while descending Early Winters Spires. The lone survivor, despite serious injuries, trekked for hours to reach a pay phone and call for help.