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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Red-pointing in the Owens River Gorge at Solarium. The ruins-of-Mordor ambiance and occasional self-chalking slopers might deter some. But the view of the Sierra from up at the cars makes up for the gloominess. And the awesome quantity of great routes on bullet-hard, pocketed, basalt places the Gorge a cut above all other western sport areas, (except maybe Smith Rock). Thank you first-ascensioneers!

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Bruce Willey

Jul 11, 2009

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

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