What began as a daring solo climb by a passionate young man with a lifelong love for the mountains ended in unimaginable tragedy this past Wednesday, when 23-year-old climbing influencer Balin Miller fell to his death while attempting a solo ascent of El Capitan, the towering granite monolith in Yosemite National Park. His final moments, according to sources, were captured — at least in part — on a livestream he had been sharing with his followers in the days leading up to the accident. The Alaskan-born climber, who had gained a following for his fearless approach to big wall climbs and his raw, heartfelt reflections on life in the outdoors, had been rope-soloing a challenging route known as Sea of Dreams — a notoriously technical and dangerous 2,400-foot path carved into the steep face of El Capitan. Friends and family confirmed that Balin had been sharing portions of his ascent through…
Social Media Climber, 23, Falls to Death While Attempting El Capitan on Livestream
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