From Climbing · Ryleigh Norgrove · · 40s
Dan Smith's Community Remembered
St. George's climbing community honors Dan Smith, who died by suicide at 24 after a traumatic brain injury.
In brief
St. George's climbing community honors Dan Smith, who died by suicide at 24 after a traumatic brain injury. Dan Smith, a 24-year-old climber from St. George, Utah, died by suicide on June 1, 2026, after living with a traumatic brain injury since age 12. Originally reported by Climbing.
Dan Smith's Community
Daniel Smith, 24, died by suicide on June 1, 2026, after living with a traumatic brain injury since age 12.
Friends Remember His Warmth
Carson Olmsted, a friend and fellow climber, said Smith made everyone feel immediately comfortable and accepted.
Community Celebration
Friends gathered at Contact Climbing Gym in St. George to celebrate his life after his death.
The main idea
Dan Smith, a 24-year-old climber from St. George, Utah, died by suicide on June 1, 2026, after living with a traumatic brain injury since age 12.
