John Long (climber)

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John Long (born 1953) is an American rock climber and author. A one-time divinity student at Claremont School of Theology and former weightlifter, Long was a founding member of an elite group of Idyllwild climbers in the 1970s known as the "Stonemasters". Others in this group included John Bachar, Rick Accomazzo, Richard Harrison, Tobin Sorenson, Rob Muir, Gib Lewis, Jim Wilson, Mike Graham.

Long's many climbing feats include the first one-day ascent of the 3,000 foot Nose route on El Capitan. He was also a boulderer and free-climber of some note. In 1974 he led the Paisano Overhang (5.12c) on Suicide Rock in Southern California. And in 1978 he climbed Hangover, a 5.12c route at nearby Tahquitz Rock. Also,in 1976, he made the first free ascent (5.11) of the Chouinard-Herbert route on Sentinel Rock in Yosemite. As an adventurer, he participated in a coast-to-coast traverse of Borneo.

A prolific author, Long's best known books are the "How to Climb" series.

1 Books
2 Videos
3 References
4 Works
5 External links

[edit] Books

Long, John (1993). How to Rock Climb: Climbing Anchors. Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-37-4.
Long, John (1994). Rock Jocks Wall Rats and Hang Dogs: Rock Climbing on the Edge of Reality. Fireside Book published by Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-671-88466-2.
Long, John (2006). How to Rock Climb: Climbing Anchors. Falcon Press. ISBN 978-0762723263.
Long, John (2006). How to Rock Climb: Basic Climbing Anchors. Falcon. ISBN 978-0762724697.

Long, John; Craig Luebben (1997). How to Rock Climb Series: Advanced Rock Climbing. Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-37-4.
Long & Middendorf, John & John (1994). How to Rock Climb: Big Walls. Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-63-3.
Long, John (1997). How to Rock Climb: Big Walls. Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-37-4.
Long, John (1995). How to Rock Climb: Gym Climb. Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-37-4.
Long, John (2000). How to Rock Climb: How to Rock Climb!, Third Edition, Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-37-4.
Long, John; Bob Gaines (1996). How to Rock Climb: More Climbing Anchors. Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-37-4.
Long, John (1997). How to Rock Climb: Sport Climbing, Third Edition, Chockstone Press, Evergreen, Colorado. ISBN 0-934641-37-4.

Long, John (2000). Long on Adventure: The Best of John Long. Falcon Press. ISBN 978-1560449850.
Long, John (1999). Close Calls. Falcon Press. ISBN 978-1560447627.
Long, John (1999). The High Lonesome: Epic Solo Climbing Stories. Falcon Press. ISBN 978-1560448587.

[edit] Videos

John Long, Ron Kauk, Mari Gingery, Russ Walling, Kevin Powell, Darrell Hensel. (1990’s). The Art Of Leading Describes strategies for safe and successful multi-pitch rock climbing [commercial venture].

[edit] References

Powells Books
Ament, Pat (2002). "Wizards of Rock: A History of Free Climbing in America", Wilderness Press
Hill, Lynn (2002). "Climbing Free", W. W. Norton & Co.