True Fact: John Long, Stonemaster, is a Bouldering World Cup Junkie
Most know him for his historic big wall ascents in Yosemite. But in fact, his favorite pastime was always bouldering. Here, he reflects on the discipline's evolution.
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Three Timeless Stories by Stonemaster John Long
John Long is one of climbing's most prolific authors. He's also one of its most beloved characters.
An Epic-Laced History of El Cap’s Easiest Route
The writer and stonemaster John Long dives into the lore (and his own experiences) on his favorite 5.10: The East Buttress of El Cap
How John Long Found Himself Ropeless on a Rainy Slab—And How He Stayed Alive
Guided by Herman Buhl's famous "truisms," a young John Long gets into a ropeless jam high on Tahquitz Rock.
Stonemaster John Long Comes Clean on Alcoholism
Climbing has long celebrated hard drinking and drugs. Many climbers become lifelong alcoholics and addicts and their families, friends and climbing partners bear the high price. One of climbing's most iconic figures fell into the pit, but pulled himself out and now has an important lesson every climber should read.
John Long: Violating Sacrosanct Trad Ethics Was, Ironically, Liberating
Clipping bolts back when ground up was the only way to climb almost felt illegal, immoral even, but even a diehard tradster and Stonemaster like John Long could see the light.