Alex Barlow is 53 and lives near San Diego, California. He has spent his climbing career in Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Red Rocks in Nevada.
He has published travel stories and made a few rock and roll records.
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Africa travel:  https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/apr/12/travel-darkness-and-light-rwanda-africa/

Pagan Blues record
https://youtu.be/RhDZ-jKypHA

Common Climber Contributions

• Thumbing The Nose at Mr. C.F. Jingus (By Alex Barlow) - Author Alex Barlow takes us on a big-wall journey up The Nose of El Capitan, where a budding friendship, a failing marriage, and a battle with alcohol, age, and Mr. C.F. Jingus form the backdrop of his climb.