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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!

who the hell is John Bachard?

You're a mod..just edit

I prefer to ridicule

you're both rug munching hippies.

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.

Thanks Goodguy. That is good stuff.

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

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

Mj

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.