I first met Rohan on a BCMC ice climbing trip earlier this year. I was afraid to drive in the snow, and he offered me a ride. Great car chats led him to invite me on another climb the next day, which was an immediate insight into his generosity of spirit (not many people would be as willing to take out a total beginner on one of the few good ice days in the year!) and this only made itself ever more apparent the longer I knew him. He was relentlessly inclusive, encouraging, thoughtful and generous with both his time and thoughts... he had contagious curiosity and I loved our chats about everything from climbing to societal norms. His witty way with words would crack me up. 

I'm terrible at texting, but Rohan was the sort of friend that would always make time to check in if he knew you were feeling poorly, or had an interview the next day, or just something weighing on your mind – even without the expectation of a response. He would share photos and updates of Agastya ("He is starting to blabber a lot and it is just too much fun"), and on Prajakta sending trad climbs, and his joy and love was always apparent.

One of the warmest and kindest humans around, with a bright soul. I will miss you greatly.

• I’m fortunate to have experienced Rohan’s kindness, good cheer, intelligence and his amazing climbing prowess. 
• The world can’t be all that bad if people like him exist