Climber Dies in 1,000-Foot Fall From Denali Peak
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 teamāRobbi Mecus, 52, and her climbing partnerātackled a treacherous route known as āThe Escalator,ā on the night of April 25.