John Bachar

John Bachar. Self: Masters of Stone I. A legend and pioneer in the world of rock climbing, John Bachar earned his legacy through his wholehearted embrace of the controversial art of free soloing. With encouragement from fellow Stonemaster John Long in the early 70s, Bashar experienced his first solo jaunt on Double Cross (5.7+) - a classic route through the iconic desert lands of Joshua Tree. In the early 1970s, Bashar...