Social Media Climber, 23, Falls to Death While Attempting El Capitan on Livestream
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…
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…
