Overview

• Miller fell on Wednesday while descending near the top of Sea of Dreams on El Capitan.
• His death was confirmed by his mother, Jeanine Girard-Moorman, and his father, David Miller, in social media posts.
• Local photographer Tom Evans and viewers reported that a stuck haul bag preceded Miller rappelling off the end of his rope, though an official report has not been issued.
• Park rangers responded quickly, but Yosemite authorities have not released an incident report during the ongoing federal shutdown.
• The Anchorage, Alaska, alpinist had drawn wide notice for major climbs, including a recent solo of Denali’s Slovak Direct.