| From: | USA 🇺🇸 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Hardest Trad (Worked): | E6 |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| John Bachar | |
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
6 recorded ascents.
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| 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. With Ron Kauk and John Bachar.
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| Chouinard Herbert | E5 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1976 | E5 |
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First free ascent.
5.11c |
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| The Green Arch | E4 | Lead | 1973 | |
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First ascent. First free ascent.
References[1] Mountain 32 (1974), page 10 /library/11051/mountain-32 |
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| Insomnia | E4 | Solo | worked | 1979 | |
References[1] Mountain 70 (1979), page 20 |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| The Nose | A2 | 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. Some gear was pre-placed on the first few pitches to help them climb faster in the dark. [1] References[1] https://www.climbing.com/people/cleaning-up-climbing-history/ |
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