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Tragedy Strikes Rocky Mountain National Park as Woman Dies After 500-Foot Fall While Free-Solo Climbing

A 26-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado died after falling 500 feet while free-solo climbing a ridge at Rocky Mountain National Park. Her 27-year-old male climbing partner, also from Boulder, notified park rangers of her fall and was rescued by a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter. The National Park Service urges visitors to be aware of the risks associated with free-soloing and to always use proper safety equipment when climbing.