Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan
Published: 10/3/2025

Climbing star Balin Miller, 23, tragically dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan while lead rope soloing a 2,400ft route. Miller, an accomplished alpinist, fell while live-streaming on TikTok, sparking an outpouring of grief from family and the climbing community. The incident, which occurred during a federal government shutdown, is under investigation by the National Park Service, as El Capitan continues to attract climbers from around the world.