Tragedy on Rainier's Disappointment Cleaver | Seattle News

A climber’s tragic death on Mount Rainier’s Disappointment Cleaver route sends shockwaves through the climbing community, as rockfalls strike two groups and leave four others stranded. Forty-four-year-old Daihong Chen from Bellevue is confirmed dead, while two others are airlifted with injuries. Witnesses describe eerie silence and sudden emergency evacuations, with guides halting climbers to avoid further danger. This notorious route, known for late-July rockfall, claimed its final ascent for one climber — a haunting end to a dangerous climb. 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/0732e8312a26931a