Back in the '70's, when we were hanging out in Yosemite, whenever we heard Bachar was going to be bouldering, we'd stop whatever we were doing and go watch. I can remember how lame I felt when I tried to repeat something I saw him do. He was an amazing climber. RIP.
JOHN BACHAR stoney point ucla drop out committed obsessed untouched physicality v6 v5 BACHAR ladder BACHAR-Yerian BACHAR Croft Vertical mile 5.12c red rocks free solo inspired into the Arms of California