John Bachar is dead

by Björn Pohl - UKC Jul/2009
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John Bachar, one of the true climbing legends, has died in a free solo accident at Dyke Wall near his home in Mammoth lakes, CA. Bachar was 51 years old.
John was best known for his bold free solos and his superb physical fitness.
Photo: John Bachar doing 'Midnight lightning' in 1982.

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