Dike Wall, Mammoth Lakes, CA USA - solo rock climbing, fall



John Bachar died at age 52, in his hometown of Mammoth Lakes, California after he fell from a steep structure called the Dike Wall. Although his life hasn’t been free of controversies, he still received some of the greatest honors and respect from his fellow peers for his contribution to the world of rock climbing.

Bachar died after slipping and falling from the Dike Wall near his house. Commenting on his death, Smoot said, “John Bachar’s death did not surprise me. I accepted it with a grim admiration […] He was supposed to die that way. An ordinary death would not have befitted this legend”.


“He Was Supposed to Die That Way”: Rock Climbing Legend, Famous for Not Using Ropes, Received the Highest Honor From Peers After an Unfortunate Event Took Him Away


Dike Wall, north face



Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA

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