# Austin Howell

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{{Short description|American climber (1987–2019)}}
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'''Austin Howell''' (September 14, 1987 – June 30, 2019)<ref name=":0" /> was an American [climber](/source/Climbing) and noted [free soloist](/source/free_soloist). Beyond his many climbing achievements, he was known for his social media following and public struggles with mental health problems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levy |first=Michael |date=June 20, 2023 |title=The Free Soloist Who Fell to Earth |url=https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/climbing/austin-howell-fallen-soloist/ |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=Outside Online |language=en-US}}</ref> He died in a fall from Shortoff Mountain in [Burke County, North Carolina](/source/Burke_County%2C_North_Carolina), in 2019.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=July 2, 2019 |title=Bold Free Soloist Austin Howell Dies in Fall |url=https://gripped.com/news/bold-free-soloist-austin-howell-dies-in-fall/ |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=Gripped Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Levy |first=Michael |date=July 1, 2023 |title=Austin Howell, 31, Known For Bold Solos in the Southeast, Dies in Free Soloing Fall |url=https://www.rockandice.com/climbing-news/austin-howell-31-known-for-bold-solos-in-the-southeast-dies-in-free-soloing-fall/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726204241/https://www.rockandice.com/climbing-news/austin-howell-31-known-for-bold-solos-in-the-southeast-dies-in-free-soloing-fall/ |archive-date=July 26, 2019 |access-date=June 23, 2023 |magazine=[Rock & Ice](/source/Rock_%26_Ice)}}</ref>

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