John Bachar

Post by **Spragwa** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:33 pm

I take great honor in announcing that John Bachar will appear at Rocktoberfest 2006. Mr. Bachar will present a slideshow on Saturday evening, October 14. Please spread the word.

And a big thanks to Hoosier Heights/Josh Thurston and family for sponsoring Mr. Bachard's show!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:55 pm

who the hell is John Bachard?

Post by **Spragwa** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:31 pm

You're a mod..just edit

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:43 pm

I prefer to ridicule

Post by **Horatio Felacio** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:00 pm

you're both rug munching hippies.

Post by **the lurkist** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:16 pm

Johnny Rock! Rad! I was reading John Gill's site on the history of one arm strength and John Bachar is mentioned prominently.
For those who don't know, John Bachar brought the standard for free climbing to a new level in the 1980's. He was a free soloist, who challenged anyone who could follow him for a day of soloing with a $10,000 prize. He never had any takers.
He also took a very hard line on the change in the ethics of climbing with the advent of sport climbing and rap bolting. He very much towed the traditionalist line, spurning rap bolting and previewing/ preprotection. He walked the walk. he did the first solo of a 5.13, Father Figure in Josh.
The dude had strong opinions that were devisive back in the day. I am really excited that he has chosen to go of a speakng tour. I can not wait to see his presentation.

Post by **the lurkist** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:17 pm

Thanks Goodguy. That is good stuff.

Post by **Crankmas** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:50 pm

I thought Scott Franklin was the first American to solo 5.13, in the Gunks, who cares? right?

Post by **SikMonkey** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:57 pm

Hey, did you know that John Bachar is named after a piece of training apparatus called the Bachar Ladder?

Mj

Post by **Don McGlone** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:07 pm

the lurkist wrote:He also took a very hard line on the change in the ethics of climbing with the advent of sport climbing and rap bolting.

Man, he'll really love the Gorge.