Rockfall on Rainier Claims One Life | Seattle News

A deadly rockfall on Mount Rainier’s Disappointment Cleaver route on July 19, 2026, left one climber dead and another seriously injured, while four others sustained minor injuries. Two groups were caught in the debris at 11,600 feet; unguided climbers were among those affected. The injured were evacuated by helicopter to Camp Muir and then to the park’s helibase for medical care before being transported to their vehicles. Park officials confirm the incident and are investigating — updates are expected as more details emerge. 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/a30e8fb888964f20