Wisconsin Climber Dies in Tragic Fall at Devils Tower National Monument
Devils Tower, WY — A tragic incident at Devils Tower National Monument claimed the life of a young Wisconsin climber and highlighted the inherent risks of rock climbing at one of America’s famed outdoors destinations. 21-year-old Stewart Philip Porter of Eau Claire fell to his death while rappelling down the El Cracko Diablo climb on the evening of September 22. Porter, an experienced climber, was descending from the second pitch of the popular route when …