Denali Tragedy: Three Climbers Dead Near Treacherous Pass, One Rescued
Three climbers from a Latvian expedition have died on Alaska’s Mount McKinley after a fall near the treacherous Denali Pass. A fourth member of the group was rescued and airlifted to a hospital. The expedition was traversing the West Buttress route, a popular but dangerous path known for its steep ice and exposed ridges. The National Park Service has reported numerous injuries and deaths along this section of the mountain over the years.
John Q. Hosedrinker