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John Bachar Dies

Legendary US climber reported dead in soloing accident.


Posted: 6 July 2009
by Jon

There are reports on the web that legendary American climber and free soloist John Bachar has died after falling while soloing.

Bachar was well known for his soloing ability and his routes in the Yosemite Valley in paticular. He also pioneered some ferocious training techniques. You can see him training and soloing in this YouTube clip of a young Bachar.



Some more details at climbing.about.com 

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