Climber Robbi Mecus Dies in 1,000-Foot Fall at Denali National Park

Robbi Mecus, a noted climbing enthusiast and advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in alpine sports, tragically died after a fall during a climb on Mount Johnson.

Robbi Mecus, 52, died after falling 1,000 feet while climbing the 'Escalator' route on Mount Johnson in Denali National Park.
Mecus was climbing with a 30-year-old woman from California, who was seriously injured but survived the fall.
The fall occurred on April 25, and the injured climber was rescued and hospitalized in Anchorage.
Mecus was a New York State forest ranger known for her search and rescue missions and her work to advance diversity and inclusion.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities and park officials responding to the accident.