The Vanishing on Mount Hooker: A Father-Daughter Climbing Mystery
What should have been a routine father-daughter climbing trip turned into a haunting puzzle that baffled authorities and locals for over a decade. In 2012, Garrett Beckwith and his daughter Della disappeared without a trace while attempting Mount Hooker—a remote Wyoming peak infamous for its treacherous cliffs and unpredictable weather.
The expedition was meant to be an exhilarating adventure: a chance for Garrett and 19-year-old Della to bond and conquer a challenging climb together. But after they set out, neither returned home. Years of searching yielded no answers—no bodies, no clues, no sign of what had happened on that isolated cliffside.
Now, more than ten years later, the discovery of their long-lost cliffside camp has reopened the case, sparking new hope and deepening the mystery. What happened during those final days? Did a sudden storm, a fatal misstep, or something else claim them? The answers remain elusive.
Conclusion
The Beckwiths’ disappearance is a chilling reminder of nature’s unforgiving power and the uncertainties that can endure long after tragedy strikes. Though their fate remains unknown, the recent discovery brings fresh attention—and a poignant hope—that one day, the story of Garrett and Della Beckwith will finally be understood.