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Acopa designer John Bachar dies during climb

06/07/2009

Shoe designer and climbing legend John Bachar has died during a climb at Dike Wall, near Mammoth Lakes in California.A prominent rock climber for decades, Mr Bachar was best known for carrying out dangerous, daring and ground breaking ascents, especially in Yosemite and in the High Sierra of California. However, he entered the footwear market in...

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