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Yosemite National Park
Climber Dies in Yosemite National Park
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Date: October 24, 2006
An experienced rock climber fell to his death Monday, October 23, 2006, while climbing near Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite Valley.
Todd Skinner from Lander, Wyoming, was climbing a route on the Leaning Tower when he fell approximately 500 feet to his death. Skinner's climbing partner reported the fall at around 4 pm. Park rangers responded, and Skinner was pronounced dead at the scene.
Todd Skinner is survived by his wife and three children.
The exact cause of death is under investigation.
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Did You Know?
In March 1987, the largest historical rockfall in Yosemite National Park deposited an estimated 1.5 million tons of debris at the base of Three Brothers, closing Northside Drive for several months.
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Last Updated: October 24, 2006 at 20:56 EST |
