In the summer of 2012, Garrett Beckwith, an experienced outdoorsman, and his adventurous 19-year-old daughter Della set out on a trip that was meant to be memorable for all the right reasons. Their destination was Mount Hooker, one of Wyoming’s most challenging and majestic peaks, known both for its remote location and its sheer granite walls that have long drawn climbers from across the world. For Garrett and Della, this was not just another climb; it was an opportunity to deepen their already close relationship, to push themselves against nature, and to add one more unforgettable chapter to the many outdoor journeys they had shared as father and daughter. They packed their gear with excitement, full of anticipation at the challenge that lay ahead, never imagining that the adventure would take such a tragic and mysterious turn.
