Alaskan climber dies falling from El Capitan
Balin Miller, 23, a well‑known Alaskan climber, died after falling from Yosemite’s El Capitan while lead rope‑soloing the Sea of Dreams, a roughly 2,400‑foot route. Officials say he had finished the climb and was hauling gear when he likely rappelled off the end of his rope; his mother, Jeanine Girard‑Moorman, and brother, Dylan Miller, offered comments and friends paid tribute on social media to the so‑called "orange tent guy."
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🔍 Key Facts
- The climber was identified as Balin Miller, 23.
- The report describes him as a popular Alaskan climber.
- The incident occurred on Yosemite's El Capitan.
- He was on the Sea of Dreams route (about 2,400 ft / 730 m) and was lead rope‑soloing.
- Officials say he had finished the climb and was hauling gear when he likely rappelled off the end of his rope.
- The report includes family quotes (mother Jeanine Girard‑Moorman; brother Dylan Miller) and notes social‑media tributes referring to him as the "orange tent guy."
- The story was reported by CBS News (Facebook) on 2025-10-03.
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Popular Alaskan climber dies in fall from Yosemite's El Capitan
New information:
- Identifies the climber as Balin Miller, 23, by name and age.
- Specifies he was climbing the Sea of Dreams route (approximately 2,400 ft / 730 m) and was lead rope‑soloing.
- Reports likely cause: he had finished the climb and was hauling gear when he probably rappelled off the end of his rope.
- Includes family quotes (mother Jeanine Girard‑Moorman; brother Dylan Miller) and notes tributes on social media (nickname 'orange tent guy').