 John Bachar, in Tuolumne Meadows, mid 1980s | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 23, 1957 |
| Died | July 5, 2009 (aged 52) Dike Wall near Mammoth Lakes, California |
| Occupation | Rock climber |
| Climbing career | |
| Known for | Free soloing |
John Bachar (March 23, 1957 – July 5, 2009) was an American rock climber. Noted for his skill at free soloing, he ultimately died during a free solo climb.[1] A fitness fanatic, he was the creator of the climbing training device known as the Bachar ladder.
- ^ Robinson, Rob. "John Bachar Southeast Tour - November 2008". climbing.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2009.