Overview

• Miller’s mother confirmed his death on Instagram after a fall on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
• His brother said he was climbing the Sea of Dreams in a lead-rope-solo style, had finished the ascent, and was hauling equipment when the accident occurred.
• Separate reporting indicates he may have abseiled to retrieve a stuck bag and misjudged the rope length, a detail that remains unconfirmed.
• Yosemite officials said park rangers responded promptly and that the incident is under administrative review.
• Miller had recently drawn international attention for a solo of the Slovak Direct on Denali, which he reported completing in 56 hours.