Yosemite National Park climber Balin Miller, 23, has died while attempting to scale El Capitan via the "Sea of Dreams" route. His mother confirmed the tragic accident, describing Miller as an "extraordinary soul" with a "wild energy." A popular figure in the climbing community, known for his "orange tent guy" persona and glittery pre-climb ritual, Miller had recently completed a solo climb of Mount McKinley. His passion for adventure defined his life.

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