Jim Anglin

Does anyone have any clear information about the climbing acccident / death of Jim Anglin at Smith Rocks? He was a friend to my family and I and we are stunned by this tragic news.

Tragic accident hiking to the Lower Gorge.

“He was approaching the lower gorge at Smith Rocks when he slipped on the trail, got rolling, and went over the cliff. Friends got to him within minutes but he was gone. Jim was a beloved fixture on the NW climbing scene for over 30 years. He was a man in constant motion. Jim was a unique blend of gentleness, good humor, and tenacity. He loved climbing regardless of whether it was clean Yosemite granite or some rotten Menagerie first ascent. Tonight, there’s a hole in the heart Jimmy. A hole in the heart”

supertopo.com/climbing/thre…;>>>>

Thanks Andy.
More tragic loss more sorrow.

My condolence, Philo

I've walked this trail many times and each time someone in the group always nervously jokes about tripping. For those that haven't been there, it is a flat trail right on the lip of a 100' gorge (you are walking on a trail about 2' from the edge). It is very easy to understand how a simple stumble could result in going over the edge.

Very tragic.

Jim was also my friend and, although I did not know him as well as many others, I was stunned by his death. With 35 years plus climbing, Jim was an accomplished climber/ Mountaineer. I will surely miss him.

When I heard this I was speechless and I still am...
OregonLive News Update Tues am -- Very sad news...

Memorial service:

Thursday Nov 15th -- 2 pm
Lebanon, Oregon at the River Center 3000 South Santiam Hwy

My deepest condolences to his family, friends & loved ones.

For those having trouble with link above (or stuck with IE): ~ Photos and tribute to Jim on SuperTopo ~