An experienced rock climber fell to his death Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, while climbing near Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite Valley.
Todd Skinner from Lander, Wyoming, was climbing a route on the Leaning Tower when he fell approximately 500 feet to his death. Skinner's climbing partner reported the fall at around 4 pm. Park rangers responded, and Skinner was pronounced dead at the scene.
Todd Skinner is survived by his wife and three children.
The exact cause of death is under investigation.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
