Topics with tag: Yosemite National Park

Balin Miller, a 23-year-old Alaskan climber, died while rope soloing the Sea of Dreams route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

🕯️ Remembering Balin Miller: A Bold Spirit Lost on El CapitanBalin Miller, a 23-year-old climber from Alaska, died in early October 2025 while rope soloing the notoriously difficult Sea of Dreams route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Known for his fearless approach and deep passion for the…

Katie Lamb achieved the first-ever female ascent of a consensus V16 (8C+) boulder, "The Dark Side," in Yosemite National Park.

American climber Katie Lamb has made history by achieving the first-ever female ascent of a consensus V16 (8C+) boulder, The Dark Side, in Yosemite National Park.The Dark Side, located at Camp 4 Boulders, was first climbed by Carlo Traversi in December 2023, after more than 50 sessions of effort.…