"Climbing influencer Balin Miller died Wednesday after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan while livestreaming his ascent to thousands of viewers on TikTok. Miller, a 23 year old who had built a reputation as one of the country's most daring climbers, was attempting a solo rope climb up the 3,000-foot granite wall when he slipped on Wednesday. His mother, Jeanine Girard-Moorman, confirmed his death to the Associated Press."
"The tragedy unfolded as fans followed his progress in real time but watched in horror as he fell while reportedly attempting to recover gear snagged on the rock face. The National Park Service confirmed it is investigating, noting that park rangers and emergency personnel responded immediately. Miller, who grew up in Alaska, had in recent months completed some of the world's most difficult climbs, including the Slovak Direct route on Denali and a rare ascent in the Canadian Rockies."
Balin Miller fell from Yosemite's El Capitan during a solo rope ascent and died while livestreaming the climb to thousands on TikTok. He slipped while reportedly attempting to recover gear snagged on the 3,000-foot granite wall. Park rangers and emergency personnel responded immediately, and the National Park Service confirmed an investigation. Miller was 23 and had completed recent difficult climbs including the Slovak Direct route on Denali and a rare ascent in the Canadian Rockies. His climbing earned sponsorships and a loyal online following. His mother said he had been climbing since childhood and that climbing was his heart and soul.
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