Death on the Dome: Epidemiology of Recreational Deaths on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

ConclusionsWe identified 31 Half Dome deaths over 85 y. A minority were attributable to unfavorable weather or unskilled hiking participants. Climber registration could provide dependable denominators for accident incidence statistics. A renewed focus on suicide prevention is warranted.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research