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

Quick Info

Nationality: US
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8b+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E6
Social Media

Podcasts


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Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Year Climb Grade Ascent Date
1973 Paisano Overhang E6 (Lead worked) 1973
First ascent.
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
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