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John Long is a pioneer of free climbing, speed climbing, and soloing, and has made many first ascents in Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Borneo. He is also a writer, producer, and explorer who has traveled to the North Pole, Angel Falls, and the world's largest river cave.
Learn about John Long, one of the original Stone Masters who established some of the hardest routes in Yosemite and Joshua Tree. Discover his climbing career, notable ascents, books, and other adventures in this comprehensive biography.
A classic video by master climber John Long from 1988 on the art and craft of lead climbing following his Basics of Rock Climbing video.
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- Shane Taylor
Jan 18, 2022 · Longtime Rock and Ice and Climbing contributor John Long, one of the original Stonemasters, is perhaps best known for his first free ascent of Astroman and first one day ascent of the Nose of El Capitan.
Jun 1, 2023 · John Long, famous for his big wall ascents in Yosemite, shares his passion for bouldering and his encounter with John Gill, the father of American bouldering. He reflects on the evolution of bouldering as a sport and watches the 2023 Bouldering World Cup in Tokyo.
Rather than being a climber who writes, Long identifies himself as a writer who climbs, and he covers all the different types of stories he’s reached into throughout the years - with a particular focus on his publication “Rogue’s Atlas: 66 Flash Fiction Stories.”
Nov 25, 2021 · John Long is one of climbing’s most prolific authors. He’s also one of its most beloved characters. Born in 1953, Long cut his teeth climbing in Southern California—most notably in Tahquitz, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite—before establishing cutting edge routes around the world.
