Dad and Daughter Vanished Climbing

Into the Silence: The Beckwith Mystery

A Father–Daughter Adventure

In 2012, Garrett Beckwith and his 19-year-old daughter, Della, set out on what would become their final journey together. Their destination was Wyoming’s Mount Hooker, a peak both beautiful and perilous.

The Beckwiths had long shared a bond over hiking and climbing. Trips into the wilderness were their way of connecting, testing limits, and finding joy in the outdoors. This climb, however, would mark the end of their adventures.

Mount Hooker, standing close to 12,500 feet, is known for its imposing north face—a vertical wall that challenges even the strongest climbers. Reaching the base requires days of trekking through isolated wilderness where storms, steep trails, and sudden hazards are constant risks.

The father and daughter were last seen beginning their ascent. It was a moment of promise and determination, but it would also be the last time anyone saw them alive.

A massive search followed. Rescue crews, helicopters, and trained dogs scoured the mountain and surrounding areas for weeks. Despite their efforts, not a single trace of the pair—or their climbing gear—was uncovered.

Speculation about their disappearance has never stopped. Some believe they may have suffered a deadly fall; others think an unexpected storm or misstep sealed their fate. The mountain kept its secrets.

For the Beckwith family, answers never came. What remains is the ache of uncertainty and the memory of two people who shared a passion for adventure—one that ultimately led them into silence.