Alaskan Climbing YouTuber Balin Miller Dies at 23 in Yosemite
Popular climbing influencer Balin Miller tragically died after falling from El Capitan while livestreaming
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Balin Miller, a 23-year-old climbing influencer from Alaska, died in a tragic accident while climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The incident happened while he was livestreaming on TikTok. After completing a difficult 2,400-foot climb called Sea of Dreams, he was trying to retrieve his stuck gear bag.
He rappelled down his rope to reach the bag, but unfortunately, his rope wasn't long enough to reach it. Without realizing this dangerous situation, he rappelled off the end of the rope and fell to his death. His mother confirmed the news on Facebook, expressing her deep grief.
She emphasized that climbing was Balin's greatest passion since childhood, never about money or fame. His brother Dylan described how climbing made Balin feel most alive. The climbing community has mourned the loss of this talented young athlete.
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