John Long

In this engaging discussion, legendary climber John Long shares his firsthand experience of the infamous Dope Lake incident in 1976, where a plane loaded with weed crashed in Yosemite. He recounts the chaos that unfolded as climbers capitalized on the unexpected bounty, turning their spring break into a wild adventure. The conversation dives into the mix of thrill and recklessness that characterized the recovery efforts, ultimately highlighting the event’s lasting impact on climbing lore.