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298:, first introducing John Bachar to the practice in 1974 with their now fĂŞted ascent of Double Cross, at Joshua Tree. Bachar would soon establish himself as the world's leading solo rock climber. In 1977, Long and Bachar toured the Western States, repeating most of
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