Bachar Man Myth Legend (2005)

In every sport there are men myths and legends In the world of rock climbing there is only one name John Bachar Controversial and uncompromising Bachar pushed the boundaries of what was possible and raised the worlds standards at a time when climbers merely pursued the physical in climbing A true rock star he soloed 511 when 512 didnt exist created the first 512 in Yosemite Valley bouldered harder climbed stronger and refused to compromise his ethics along the way Then at the height of his fame he disappeared This is his story This is the latest climbing DVD release from directorproducer Michael Reardon This is a first hand account of John Bachar and his free soloing no rope mastery during the late 1970s and early 1980s Featuring interviews with Royal Robbins Peter Croft John Long and John Gill the film contains footage of Bachar soloing some of the hardest climbs of their time in Germany Spain and his home stomping grounds of Yosemite Valley