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The Dartmouth
April 7, 2026
The Dartmouth

Christopher Vale '18 dies in climbing accident

Christopher Vale ’18 died on Monday in a climbing accident in Yosemite National Park, College President Phil Hanlon announced in a campus-wide email this afternoon.

Counselors will be available to Dartmouth students at Dick’s House on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Students, faculty and staff can contact Safety and Security at (603) 646-4000 if they would like to speak to a counselor.

The Dartmouth will publish a full obituary in the near future. If you would like to share a memory, please contact editor@thedartmouth.com.