Biography of john long
Biography of john long
John long books.
John Long (climber)
American rock climber and author
For other people named John Long, see John Long (disambiguation).
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Long with Highlands Tribes people, Papua New Guinea, 1982. | |
| Born | July 21, 1953 (1953-07-21) (age 71) Indio, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
John Long (born July 21, 1953) is an American rock climber and author.
His stories have been translated into many languages.
Early life & education
Long is a 1971 graduate of Upland High School in Upland, California, Long studied humanities at the University of LaVerne (graduating with departmental honors), Claremont Graduate School and Claremont School of Theology.
Climbing career
Long's many climbing feats include the first one-day ascent of the most sought-after rock climb in North America, the 3,000 foot Nose route on El Capitan, on Memorial Day, 1975, with Jim Bridwell and Billy Westbay.
The following year, partnered with Dale Bard, Long made the second one-