Mountaineer Falls to Death on Denali
Forty-one-year-old Alex Chiu died after falling approximately 3,000 feet from Denali’s West Buttress route while untethered. Recovery efforts were delayed by severe weather conditions, with his body retrieved by helicopter Wednesday. This incident follows previous fatalities at a similar location on the mountain, highlighting the inherent risks of climbing Denali. The mountain, also known as Mount McKinley, is a popular but perilous climbing destination.
John Q. Hosedrinker