John Long is a legendary rock climber, world adventurer, and best-seller in the outdoor industry. His feats include the first one-day ascent of El Capitan and a coast-to-coast traverse of Borneo. He has written numerous books, including "Climbing Anchors "and "More Climbing Anchors, "and" "coauthored "Advanced Rock Climbing" and "Big Walls," He resides in Venezuela and in Venice, California.