3 climbers died, 1 rescued after falling near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley
Summary
Three climbers from Latvia died after falling near Denali Pass on Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. A fourth climber was rescued by Denali National Park search and rescue teams.Key Facts
- The accident happened near Denali Pass, at about 18,200 feet elevation.
- The climbers were part of a seven-person Latvian expedition on the West Buttress route.
- The West Buttress route is the most popular path and has dangerous features like crevasses and steep ice.
- More than 130 people have died on Mount McKinley in total.
- Many accidents occur between high camp (around 17,200 feet) and Denali Pass, often from falls.
- Park rangers install snow pickets to help protect climbers on steep slopes.
- Each year, about 1,000 to 1,200 people attempt to climb Mount McKinley.
- In 2023, there were two deaths and 16 people evacuated from the mountain.
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