Story by: Ross Perry // Photos By: Alden Pellett
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BOB TIMMER // OLD-SCHOOL VERMONT CLIMBER (1964-2011)
The Vermont climbing com- munity has lost a valuable member.
Longtime Smugglers Notch local Bob Timmer, 46, died at home on May 3, 2011. He courageously battled various forms of cancer for more than ten years, all the while climbing year-round as much as he could. He inspired the disabled as well as able-bodied individuals with his courage, fortitude, and per- sistence throughout his struggle. Two videos of Bob ice climbing are available through YouTube.
Bob honorably served our country in the US Army and Vermont National Guard for 23 years, and the travels he experienced during this time allowed him to climb in many countries, such as Pakistan, Italy, France, Austria, Spain, and Canada. He also climbed at crags all over the United States, including North Conway, the Gunks, Yosemite, and an annual trip with friends to Joshua Tree. But most of all, Smugglers Notch, Vermont, which spans the towns of Cambridge and Stowe, was his favorite. If you’ve seen the original pamphlet-style guidebook to Smugglers Notch Ice, you’ll see Bob on the cover, working another bold route with ease. In an interview for CRAG- VT’s November 2008 Crag Rag, Bob listed his favorite Vermont ice climbs as Ragnarock (NEI 4+) and Elephant’s Head, South Face (NEI 4 M4) at Smug- glers Notch, and his favorite Vermont rock climbs as The Rose (5.10a) and The Thorn (5.11a) at Upper West Bolton.
Bob is survived by his wife Cathy, sons Jacob and Joshua, and three beloved dogs.
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