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Interview with steve bechtel part 1
Steve Bechtel (March 19, 1970) is a rock climber with first ascents all over the world. He is also a rock climbing guidebook author and coach. Steve lives in Lander, Wyoming where he owns Elemental Performance + Fitness Gym and runs the climbing training program known as Climb Strong. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds a degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Wyoming. Steve is an SFG II, USA Weightlifting Certified Coach, a USA Cycling Elite-level coach, and has been coaching triathlon for nearly 15 years as a USAT-certified coach.
Contents
Training with elemental training center owner coach steve bechtel
First Ascents
1993 Direct Northwest Face of Half Dome, Yosemite, CA VI 5.13d
1995 Cowboy Direct, Trango Tower, Pakistan - Expedition Leader, did not complete ascent - Expedition Leader, did not complete ascent. Detailed by Todd Skinner.
1996 Superfortess, The Merlon, Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming V 5.11d
1998 War and Poetry, Ulamertorsuaq, Greenland VI 5.12c
2000 True at First Light, Milima Poi, Kenya V 5.13a
2009 Last Go Round, Temple Peak, Wind Rivers, Wyoming
Books
Strength: Foundational Training for Rock Climbing (2014)
Power Endurance: Fatigue Management for Rock Climbing (2012)
Lander Rock Climbs (2015)
Cirque of the Towers (2008)
Bio
Steve was born in Casper, Wyoming and now resides in Lander, Wyoming with his wife Ellen and two children. He has been instrumental in developing climbing around the Lander area from the 1990s to present day. His contributions are highlighted in the 2013 film Wind and Rattlesnakes. Steve has also been very involved in the International Climbers’ Festival where he serves on the Bolt and Access Committee.
Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel
On July 24, 1997, Steve's wife of one year, Amy Joy Bechtel (known in the media as Amy Wroe Bechtel) disappeared during a run in the Wind River Mountains, approximately 15 miles southwest of Lander. An extensive search involving hundreds of volunteers turned up little information, and the searchers soon suspected foul play. Steve was named as a possible suspect in Amy's disappearance, but continued to aid in search efforts. Later, the investigation was headed up by detective John Zerga, whose primary suspect was the imprisoned murderer Dale Eaton. The case remains open, but unsolved. See also Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel.