RIP Rob Jansen (rjansen77)

[Jim Davies]

My condolences to his family and friends. Although I never met Rob, I have a son about the same age, and I can't imagine how much his parents are hurting right now. The Holy Cross TR was very touching - I'm glad his Dad got to climb with him this summer.

[SummitKathy]

I never met Rob, but am friends with someone that knew him well. I can tell by the effect this news has had on my friend (as well as others in this community), that Rob was loved by all who knew him. He was obviously a person who brought out the best in all people and left a positive etch in their lives forever. If only we all could have been lucky enough to have known him. I only hope that I can have the everlasting effect on people's lives that Rob evidently did.

To all of his friends and family - I know that there are no words that can ease the pain. But you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Know that there are many people people thinking of you as you attempt to move past this terrible event.

Psalm 34:18

[SeracZack]

I only knew Rob briefly, but I offer my condolences to friends and family. Rest in peace my friend.

[DaveSwink]

I was lucky to climb four 14ers with Rob, three of them on the same day! Rob was happy every moment while climbing, and always kind and self-deprecating. His easy confidence and grace in the mountains makes his loss more shocking. I have seldom been so moved as by the news of this tragedy.

[TheOtherIndian]

Ever smiling, trail blazing, helpful and humble guy! It was an honor knowing him and to be in the mountains with him a couple of times. Terrible loss. Dillon, Greg, Dan, Tyler and Jeff, my condolences.

I've also read his TRs on hikes with his dad and they seemed like a very close knit family. Condolences to them and hope they get the courage to cope through this.

[kimo]

My condolences to Rob's friends and family. May Rob rest in peace.

[Oman]

Just heartbreaking. A young man with wisdom beyond his years. That Holy Cross TR, especially, was a fine tribute to father and son. RIP.

[Crestoner]

Terrible news... My condolences to Rob's family and friends. That Holy Cross TR was an emotional read.

Coincidence...2 Jansens were involved in 2010 accident on Hagerman: http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20100 ... /100539997" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[HarknessHooligans]

I'm saddend by this news and have had his family and friends in my prayers. I don't know Rob but knew a friend of his. From reading all the posts I know he was an amazing person who has made a tremendous positive impact on many people. I wish I could have met him but even so, I'm still greatly affected by this event. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends that you may be able to recover. Rob, you be missed and remembered forever.

[Hypersnow]

Reading his trip report of Holy Cross with his father; just made me bawl in my office...
Sounds like the world lost another amazing soul. RIP

[ctlee]

How amazing that someone so young could have touched so many--he seemed to have lived life to its utmost fullest--and how sad that we lost someone so young and full of life. I pray for his friends' recoveries. Rest in peace, Rob.

[its_not_a_tuba]

Very sad news. RIP.