Man dies in climbing fall in Glacier National Park

A climbing accident resulted in a fatality when 42-year-old Brian Astle of Provo fell while descending a steep, off-trail climbing route from the west face of Mount Gould in Glacier National Park, according to a press release.

Glacier National Park Dispatch received a report about 6 p.m. July 9 of an individual who had fallen from Mount Gould above the Highline Trail. 

Park rangers worked with ALERT and Two Bear Air to locate Astle. To safely recover the body, recovery was postponed until Thursday morning.

Two Bear Air recovered and transported Astle to the Apgar Horse Corral, who was then transferred to the Flathead County Coroner. 

An investigation continues.

Mount Gould stands at 9,557 feet, making it the highest point along the Garden Wall in Glacier National Park.