Mount Rainier Rockfall Tragedy | Seattle News

A deadly rockfall on Mount Rainier’s popular Disappointment Cleaver route claimed one life and injured three climbers early Sunday morning at 11,600 feet. Four unguided climbers were caught in the debris— one died at the scene, two suffered minor injuries, and another was hospitalized with serious wounds. All others were safely evacuated. Despite being one of the most frequented routes, especially in summer, the incident underscores the unpredictable dangers of alpine climbing—even on well-trodden paths. Park officials are monitoring conditions as climbers continue to tackle the mountain’s challenges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e56dffda44b4442a