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Second Climber Dies in Avalanche on Mount McKinley’s West Buttress Route

The incident highlights persistent avalanche hazards on North America’s tallest peak during this climbing season.

Search Teams Recover Seattle Climber’s Body After 3,000-Foot Fall on Denali