John Bachar

Mammoth Lakes, CA
Age: 49

John’s been climbing for more than 33 years. He’s also our shoe designer and has been designing climbing shoes for more than 20 years. These days he climbs in the Eastern Sierra area and continues to free solo in the 5.10 to 5.11 range.

Favorite Music: Funk
Favorite Climbing Areas: Yosemite, Owens Gorge, Joshua Tree, Deadman’s Summit, Clark Canyon or anywhere there’s rock!
Education: Masters Degree, Camp 4 University of Fingerlock Technology
Favorite peak: Cerro Torre
Baddest climber ever: Bruce Lee+ Barishnikov + Gill + ????