John Long

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Also known as: Largo

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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.

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 Trad (Worked): E6

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Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Year Climb Grade Style Ascent Date
1973 Paisano Overhang E6 Lead | worked 1973
First ascent.
1974
1975 The Nose 8b+ Aid | worked 1975
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.

Astroman E5 Lead | worked May 1975
First ascent.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
The Nose 8b+ Aid | worked 1975
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.

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Paisano Overhang E6 Lead | worked 1973
First ascent.
Astroman E5 Lead | worked May 1975
First ascent.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade