Climber dies in 40-foot fall while on trip to Grand Teton from Idaho, park rangers say
A climber died in a 40- to 50-foot fall from a jagged mountain peak while visiting Grand Teton National Park from Idaho, park officials said.
Braydan Duree of Kuna, Idaho, was visiting the popular Wyoming park on July 20, the National Park Service said in a July 21 news release.
He was taking the Owen Spalding route of the Grand Teton with two other climbers when he fell at the Owen Chimney pitch, rangers said.
His injuries were significant and he died at the park, rangers said.
Rescuers recovered his body by helicopter, and the two other climbers were also taken from the mountain.
“Grand Teton National Park employees extend their condolences to Braydan Duree’s family and friends,” park officials said in the release.
About 3 million visitors travel to the park each year.
This story was originally published July 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM with the headline "Climber dies in 40-foot fall while on trip to Grand Teton from Idaho, park rangers say."
