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About the Author
John Long was an original member of the legendary "Stonemasters," a core group of California climbers who lit the fuse on the modern adventure sports revolution. His incredible feats include the first one-day ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. Long describes himself as "a writer who just happens to get caught up in climbing and adventuring."
John Long has written over 40 books, with nearly three million copies in print. His literary short stories have been translated into many languages. He is the recipient of a National Book Award, the H. Adams Carter Literary Award from the American Alpine Club, and has won the Grand Prize at the Banff Film and Book Festival.
John Long has two beautiful daughters and two grandchildren. He currently resides in Venice Beach, California.
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"Yosemite Stories Untold" is an anthology of stories based in Yosemite, written by climbers that range from the Stone Masters to the Stone Monkeys, to many prolific climbers in between and beyond. Yosemite Stories Untold was the theme for the 2024 American Alpine Club’s Benefit Gala, described as “a little like sitting around the fire in Camp 4 — swapping yarns and discovering the strength of this community.” This opens the conversation to include climbers and perspectives “that have shaped climbing in Yosemite, but don’t get talked about enough.”
This volume is simply a reminder of who we are as a people and a culture, where we come from, and where we might possibly go. As these stories illustrate, starting from the 1990s with Lynn Hill’s first free ascent of The Nose, climbing broke the gender barrier in bold and spectacular fashion. But not until our collective history is written by a wider diversity of people will climbing forge a new and much-needed trail, as only adventure can do. This is where our footprints lead. Through these narratives, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the personal triumphs, struggles, and transformations that have defined Yosemite climbing. The anthology not only celebrates past achievements but also envisions a future where inclusivity and diversity are at the forefront of the climbing community’s evolution.
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