Crevasse Fall on Denali Claims Park Ranger's Life

A U.S. Park Ranger, Robin Pendery, died after falling into a crevasse on Denali while on climbing patrol; rescue efforts failed and the death is under investigation. Pendery, from Enumclaw, Washington, joined Denali’s mountaineering staff in 2024 and helped with climber safety and emergency response. Denali, North America’s tallest peak at about 20,310 feet, draws roughly 600,000 visitors annually, and the incident follows recent climber fatalities on the mountain.