| Nationality: | US |
| Hardest Trad (Worked): | E6 |
Prolific yosemite resident in the 70s and 80s. Long, together with Jim Bridwell and Billy Westbay, made the first one day ascent of The Nose on El Capitan.
[1] Interview on The Nugget Climbing Podcast.
[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/1580183772047792
[3] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/1458572717542232
[4] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/282305001835682
3 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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| 1973 | Paisano Overhang | E6 | Lead | worked | 1973 |
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First ascent.
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| 1975 | The Nose | 8b+ | Aid | worked | 1975 |
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With Billy Westbay and Jim Bridwell. 17hrs 45mins.
The first ascent of the Nose in a day. A significant improvement on the multi-day ascents that had previously been required. |
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| Astroman | E5 | Lead | worked | May 1975 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nose | 8b+ | Aid | worked | 1975 | |
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With Billy Westbay and Jim Bridwell. 17hrs 45mins.
The first ascent of the Nose in a day. A significant improvement on the multi-day ascents that had previously been required. |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paisano Overhang | E6 | Lead | worked | 1973 | |
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First ascent.
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| Astroman | E5 | Lead | worked | May 1975 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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