John Long
Also known as: Largo
Quick Info ˅
| Nationality: | US |
| Hardest Sport (Worked): | 8b+ |
| Hardest Trad (Worked): | E6 |
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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.
References
[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
Contributors: remus
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Ascents
3 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Ascent Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Paisano Overhang | E6 (Lead worked) | 1973 |
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| 1974 | |||
| 1975 | The Nose | 8b+ (Aid worked) | 1975 |
| Astroman | E5 (Lead worked) | May 1975 | |
| First ascent. | |||
| Climb | Grade | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nose | 8b+ (Aid worked) | 1975 |
| Climb | Grade | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paisano Overhang | E6 (Lead worked) | 1973 | |
| First ascent. | |||
| Astroman | E5 (Lead worked) | May 1975 | |
| First ascent. | |||
| Climb | Grade | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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