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Burt
Big Wall climber
Las Vegas, Nv
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I meet Steve for thew first time in El Cap meadow, I was 14, I was fixing on Zodiac and meet him by my truck he was introducing himself to my friends and when he got to me I said I know who you are no need for introductions! Awesome climber, and 14 years later still have the same level of respect for the man.
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dustonian
climber
Foresta
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Dec 13, 2009 - 10:02pm PT
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Shipoopi's blonde AND totally bitchin'!! We spent three long, sweaty 90+degree days rigging a bunch of steel pipe and chain to the ceiling of the Bandaloop studio in Oakland... and we didn't get on each other's nerves once! When we did triple direct I managed to sprain my ankle around pitch 8 or 9 and thanks to much trademark Shipoopian trickery and blonde vibes we still pulled it off... my first time up El Cap in a day and one of my favorite climbing days ever!
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Dec 13, 2009 - 11:15pm PT
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the nor cal climbers of Rock Ice Mountain invited Steve up for a slide show on Paine and other adventures.. WHOA what a hilarious, artful, eye-popping exposition we got from the One and ONLY! There were just under 100 people there, most laughing till they spilled their beer, and in total awe of these amazing climbs. Steve is one of the few greats; no spew, highly accomplished and MORE BLONDE than a baby's butt.
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rdh
climber
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Dec 14, 2009 - 11:11am PT
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E Robinson
climber
Salinas, CA
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Right on! Climber extraordinaire, all around awesome person, and scrabble master to boot. One of a kind. Nice to see the bump!!!
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Zclipper69
Trad climber
mill valley
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Nov 15, 2017 - 10:09pm PT
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What are some good Shipoopi SAR stories?
VIVA EL SHIPOOPI!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 15, 2017 - 10:26pm PT
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Hell Yeah.
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cavemonkey
Ice climber
ak
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Nov 15, 2017 - 11:07pm PT
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Respect
Hope to rope up with you one day
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Nov 15, 2017 - 11:23pm PT
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I can tell you he plays some mean foosball and was very gracious and friendly with my kids at Ironworks.
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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Nov 16, 2017 - 12:13am PT
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I once gave him a ride to Yosemite from Davis, and was entertained by a few stories. Also recall him soloing formations at Lee Vining, and descending by just jumping off into snow drifts. Quite a character!
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Nov 16, 2017 - 06:53pm PT
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Pocatello Idaho. Late 80’s.
I stand googly eyed at the sheer talent around our campfire. A ski legend, a wide master, a top shelf all around bad ass, a world class alpinist (let’s call him Rodger), some undercover crushers, and a quad of high school kids. I utter nary a word, aside from my girlfriend, I was the youngest one there.
Caught up in the latest craze of the climbing world, us noobs thought we’d throw our phallus’ in the ring and try some “competition” climbing. The annual Pocatello Pump was around the corner, and that would be perfect. Only a 4 hour drive away, even better. We talked and trained and mostly talked about the upcoming event for weeks. Peak excitement and no anxiety from teenage males. Then the car broke down. Literally. The day before the kick off of the Pump. My boss, reluctantly offers us a ride since he’s going anyway. As long as it is ok with our parents. No mention that we would be riding in the camper shell of a Ford truck and we were on our way.
As at most campfires, with more than a few people, someone would hold court. Others would sidebar. Some would onlook. One would stare down at their drink, everyone else secretly betting when they’d fall over. Here’s Rodger, holding court. We are completely star struck. One of the world’s leading alpinists, writer of stories, the same f*#king guy we see in Rock & Ice, is telling US stories. And making eye contact. Minds blown.
I start to go numb from the sheer awesomeness coming from Rodger. A voice is softly mimicking the stories, wait, is that mocking? A subtle jab at Rodger’s ego? Holy sh#t, that skinny guy with glasses is cracking me up. Who is that?
The next day, the winners of the competition were announced. Steve Schneider. That’s who it was!
As we were departing, our paths crossed, Steve came over to say goodbye to our friend. He asked how our weekend was and remarked how stoked he was to see kids coming into the fold. I had no idea who Steve was, only that he made me laugh and was nice to us. I always looked through the mags for his name after that, he made an impression. When I see a new kid at the fire, or crag, I remember how much it meant to be talked to by the “elders”, to be welcomed to the "tribe".
Thanks Steve.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 16, 2017 - 08:12pm PT
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I stand googly eyed at the sheer talent around our campfire.
Never met Steve and am nowhere near his class as a climber. Your statement reminds me of a time many years ago when I was sitting in a house in Bishop listening to Conrad and Alex plotting their next adventure. Cool guys and totally unpretentious. I imagine Steve is the same.
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Lambone
Big Wall climber
Ashland, Or
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Nov 16, 2017 - 08:22pm PT
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We got off to kind of a rough start but water under the bridge and I’ve enjoyed getting to know Steve over the last few years. Dude makes me laugh till Cobra is spewing out my nose!
“OK KIDS, LEO’S INBOUND, STOW THE BONGS AND THE UNDERAGE MINORS!”
So classic. Lol
Beyond his 100s of El Cap ascents, his climbs in the Torres del Paine blow my mind.
Cheers Shipoopi!
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