Pembroke, NH:- A 46-year-old man has died following a deadly climbing accident that happened on Tuesday, the 21st of May 2024. The victim has been identified as Lee Hansche. According to reports, Lee Hansche, a resident of Pembroke, New Hampshire passed away from his injuries sustained in the accident. “Yesterday the New Hampshire climbing community lost a great one.”
How did the accident happen?
Lee Hansche was involved in an accident while setting routes at the climbing gym (indoors), according to reports released on May 21st, 2024. He was pronounced dead from his injuries. No further information was mentioned. The details surrounding the accident were not stated. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and community during this difficult time.
“I am not qualified to list all the positive things Lee has done in his lifetime as first ascensionist, mentor to many, a podcaster with his dear friend Jay Knower, and his towering, yet compassionate, leadership. All I can tell you is I feel gut-punched. Even as one who orbited in the outer rings of his life. I can’t imagine the disbelief and profound grief for those family and friends who rock his world. He certainly rocked our world.”
Who was Lee Hansche?
Lee Hansche was born in Pembroke, New Hampshire, according to his Facebook page. He graduated from Pembroke Academy and later went on to study Art at Concord Senior High School Lee worked at Eastern Mountain Sports. He also worked as the manager of Vertical Dreams Manchester. Lee was the brightest star and light many have ever encountered.
He put so much love, positivity, empathy and patience into his interactions with others. Lee was brilliant, funny, clever, kind, and caring. His light touched so many and changed so many lives for the better. He was an amazing human. His sphere of influence scribed a large radius.
