The late John Bachar in the Gorge. Rest in peace.

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The late John Bachar in the Gorge. Rest in peace.

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My Mom Can Crank (5.12a), Owens River Gorge

Unknown free-soloist in the Gorge, 10/17/08

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Bruce Willey

Jul 11, 2009

“The late John Bachar in the Gorge. Rest in peace. ”

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Mark Lewis
Salt Lake City, Utah

Mark Lewis Salt Lake City, Utah

Cool pic! Out of curiosity, when was it taken? Aug 20, 2012

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