Climber Sean “Stanley” Leary Dies in a BASE Jumping Accident Near Zion National Park
Last Updated on: 31st March 2023, 10:56 am
Big wall climber, big wall speed ascensionist, and BASE jumper Sean “Stanley” Leary died in a BASE jumping accident near Utah’s Zion National Park on March 13. Further details about the circumstances surrounding his death (i.e., the events that led to his death) seem to be unknown.
Deaths are not uncommon in either the climbing or BASE jumping worlds, but that doesn’t make hearing about them any easier. Thoughts and condolences to Sean’s friends and loved ones.
You can read more about Sean, his death, and his adventures at the following places:
- Sean “Stanley” Leary Killed BASE Jumping at Rock & Ice
- Sean Leary Killed in BASE Accident at Climbing
- Sean ‘Stanley’ Leary Killed BASE Jumping at UKClimbing.com
- Topic – RIP Sean ‘Stanley’ Leary at UKClimbing.com Forums
- Sean Leary at SuperTopic
- A few thoughts by Chris McNamara on Facebook
- Remembering Sean Leary on Epic TV
- Sean’s website
- Sean’s profile on the Five Ten website
- Sean’s profile on the Berghaus website
The video below is of Sean talking about his love of BASE jumping.