Balin Miller

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/balin-miller

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Balin Miller born?January 12, 2002
2. When did Balin Miller die?October 1, 2025
3. How big is Balin Miller?Patagonia, Canada, and Alaska
4. What is the primary climbing discipline?Solo ascents in remote and extreme mountain environments
5. What is the location of fatal accident?Descending El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, California
6. Who is Balin Miller?Balin Miller is a young American climber who became famous for climbing mountains alone, showing great skill and courage.

Solo Ascent: The practice of climbing a mountain or rock face without the assistance or presence of any other person.
Mountaineering: The sport of climbing mountains, often involving technical skills, endurance, and navigation in challenging environments.
Big Wall Climbing: A type of rock climbing involving ascending very long, steep rock faces, often requiring multiple days and specialized equipment.
Technical Proficiency: A high level of skill and expertise in performing specific climbing techniques and using climbing gear.