Climber dies after 1,000ft fall from Alaska mountain

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One climber has died and another has been seriously injured after falling 1,000 feet off a steep Alaska mountain in Denali National Park, officials say. Park officials said the approximately 5,000-foot route involves navigating a mix of steep rock, ice, and snow. Another climbing party on the route witnessed the fall and alerted the Alaska Regional Communication Center at approximately 10:45pm, the National Park Service said in a statement. The responders dug a snow cave and attended to the surviving climber’s injuries throughout the night.” open image in gallery Park officials said the approximately 5,000-foot route involves navigating a mix of steep rock, ice, and snow Early the next day, a rescue helicopter and two mountaineering rangers arrived in the area and were able to rescue the injured climber, who was transported for additional medical care.