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GDavis

Social climber

SOL CAL

Mar 24, 2014 - 04:18pm PT

Later that summer, while he was working for the YCS Guide Service, he guided a client up the Rostrom. A prior party had 1) big wall climbed the Rostrom, and 2) smeared/thrown their sh#t in the cracks. He had to basically lead through this heinous situation, and haul his client past it. Understandably pissed, he chucked their fixed lines from the top - though kindly didn't let loose their haulbag. Later, he and Singer went back with a bucket of bleach and cleaned the route (as a public service to other monkeys). He never talked about doing any of this... you'd only find out if you asked.

Wow. What a cool f*#kin dude.

schwortz

Social climber

"close to everything = not at anything", ca

Mar 24, 2014 - 04:32pm PT

chatted a couple times at the bridge along with a mutual friend. he was super nice, humble, psyched. gave us some good beta. she died a couple of years ago too.

RIP

Vegasclimber

Trad climber

Las Vegas, NV.

Mar 24, 2014 - 05:14pm PT

Didn't know Sean well at all, but had the opportunity to talk to him a few times at the Bridge, and he was always such a humble guy.

I was BSing with him one day, and my fiancee didn't know who Sean was other then he was talking about big wallin. She asked him what his favorite route on the Cap was (he had ran up the Nose in 4 hours and change the day before.) He just shrugged, gave that warm smile and said "Oh the Nose, I guess."

That low key attitude was always present it seemed, and yet he was such an extraordinary guy. He was and still is an inspiration to me, and my heart goes out to his family and friends today.

Saw a recent post that some of Sean's friends are on their way down to him now so that he won't have to be alone tonight, which saddens me and makes me happy at the same time. Godspeed man, BSBD.

WanderlustMD

Trad climber

New England

Mar 24, 2014 - 06:00pm PT

Never crossed paths with him, but feel for his family...especially his wife and child. Ugh, this is just horrible. Peace to all who knew him, it sounds like those of us who did not missed out.

-Matt

Karl Baba

Trad climber

Yosemite, Ca

Mar 24, 2014 - 06:22pm PT

guyman

Social climber

Moorpark, CA.

Mar 24, 2014 - 06:32pm PT

Sorry that I never met the man, my loss.

My sincere condolences go out to his family and many close friends.

Guy Keesee

Big Mike

Trad climber

Mar 24, 2014 - 06:52pm PT

I really enjoy the stories coming forth about him.

That's the best part about these threads!

WBraun

climber

Mar 24, 2014 - 09:30pm PT

Port

Trad climber

San Diego

Mar 24, 2014 - 09:33pm PT

Karl's picture going from Earth to heaven, Werner's going from heaven to earth. Both fitting.

RIP Sean.

The Lisa

Trad climber

Da Bronx, NY

Mar 24, 2014 - 09:34pm PT

I am so sorry for his family and friends who must carry on without him. I know of him only through the Taco stand and from many climbing movies and can only imagine your pain.
Lisa

'Pass the Pitons' Pete

Big Wall climber

like Ontario, Canada, eh?

Mar 24, 2014 - 09:40pm PT

Aw, man ... Stanley. Geez.

Condolences to Stanley's friends and family.

Peter Zabrok,
Hamilton, Ontario

bob

climber

Mar 24, 2014 - 09:41pm PT

I am so sad today. Just returned from a hike around some obscure cliffs with Sean and family on my mind. Sad.

I posted this earlier to FB.

"Peace Sean. Climbing with you taught me so much. The deepest memories though...... waking pre-dawn, sipping coffee and heading out to the break. Nexpa, chasing anchors, and just being psyched to do what we were doing. Climbing was so good. That trip was great. See you on the next one............."

Bob Jensen

David Wilson

climber

Mar 24, 2014 - 10:14pm PT

My son Chase and I stood in El Cap meadow one rainy day a number of years ago. Sean was there with his dog looking up into the mist like we were. Of course we knew who he was. We all stood and talked together that one time we actually met. He had a humble understated presence even in that brief encounter. I always wanted to know him better.

All my condolences to his family and friends. We lost a good one.

nita

Social climber

chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.

Mar 24, 2014 - 10:47pm PT

So very sad, sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends.
Sending up prayers of comfort for those that loved Sean...
paz

Kalimon

Social climber

Ridgway, CO

Mar 24, 2014 - 11:16pm PT

Fly on brother . . . you don't need wings anymore.

Peace to Sean's family and friends.

Morgan

Trad climber

East Coast

Mar 24, 2014 - 11:18pm PT

I only met Sean a couple of times on the Valley Floor. He introduced himself as Stanley and was racked up for El Cap like I would for a 75-foot route at my local crag. He was psyched, energetic, chill, and friendly all at the same time. He was eager to get on to the next adventure, but present and in the moment. In some ways, he reminded me of Alex Lowe. No doubt he inspired many with his casual style while sending hard. Stanley's passing leaves a tremendous void, but also a life lived fully. Peace and condolences to all of Sean's family and friends.

Fluoride

Trad climber

West Los Angeles, CA/Joshua Tree

Mar 25, 2014 - 01:22am PT

This is so sad. Stanley was a truly top shelf human being.

World class climber who didn't chase the headlines and media glory. Just loved what he did and lived the life.

So kind and humble. A total class act. Had some meadow seshes and times at the Bridge with him amongst friends some years back. He was just such a nice guy with such unreal talent. And that smile. So much warmth.

What a huge loss.

weezy

climber

Mar 25, 2014 - 02:01am PT

I didn't know Stanley very well but I remember the first time I met him. 2001?

We were all loitering on top of the Rostrum slacklining and whatnot and Stanley and his partner (Jimmy?) topped out. We smoked them out and they admitted that they had done Astroman that morning before doing the Rostrum. They were just chilling out, relishing their accomplishment when out of the blue Stanley suggests that they outta go use the rest of the daylight to go do the Steck-Salathe.

And off they went!