Jul 30, 2015 Among her many accomplishments, she has completed free ascents of El Capitan, first ascents in South America, the Karakorum and the Arctic, and some of the hardest climbs worldwide. Considered a rock climbing visionary, Steph lives in Moab, Utah, or sometimes out of a Honda Fit, in a tent, or in her off-the-grid octagonal cabin near Indian Creek. Jun 08, 2012 Essential Skills for Climbing El Capitan that Apply to Any Adventure Topping out on one of America's classic big walls, like Yosemite's El Capitan, is an awesome achievement for a climber, as it. Originally added by The Outbound Collective The El Capitan Trail is a 15 mile hike in Yosemite National Park that drops you off at the top of El Capitan, offering stunning views of Taft Point, Dewey Point, Half Dome, Clouds Rest, and North Dome. The hike is difficult but rewarding, offering views that can hardly be matched anywhere else. Jun 07, 2018 The first time a group of humans managed to scale El Capitan, a granite monolith rising 3,000 feet sheer from California's Yosemite Valley, it took at least 45 days of climbing over the course of.

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Yosemite Big Wall Climbing Info
Yosemite is big wall paradise. The walls are enormous, the rock solid, and the weather ideal. Below I have offered a primer to help you plan a Yosemite big wall adventure. I have also included some personal tips and techniques and the gear I am currently using. Enjoy!

— Chris McNamara

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Yosemite Big Wall Skills
Yosemite offers short practice aid routes, 3000-foot A5 nightmares, and everything in between. No matter what you plan to climb, you will need basic free climbing and aid climbing skills before you arrive in the Valley. Train in both a climbing gym and your local crag and read our How To Big Wall Climb Book. Consider purchasing Road to The Nose, a guidebook that offers advice on training for Yosemite big walls and also includes numerous topos for moderate routes. For a more complete selection of big wall routes, check out Yosemite Big Wall SuperTopos.

Good Practice Aid Climbs
Here are some El Capitan base routes to hone your aid skills and get you familiar with Yosemite granite. All these climbs are included in the Road to The Nose guidebook. Also, here are some Southern California practice areas

Route	Pitches	Source
Pacific Ocean Wall Base	C1	The Pacific Ocean Wall is an intimidating climb with a very moderate first pitch. This is a great first aid climbing lead.
North America Wall Base	1	This pitch offers sustained nut and small cam placements with a few 'aid boulder problems' below the anchor.
C2 5.7	This wandering and adventurous climb leads to El Cap Tree, an 80-foot ponderosa, the only major tree on El Capitan.
Dihedral Wall Base	2	These two pitches ascend the lower portion of an enormous 600-foot dihedral. They are sustained and involve some tricky placements.
La Escuela	C1	A great first aid lead. Some of the placements are a little awkward but they are generally secure.

Good First Big Wall Climbs in Yosemite
Below are five moderate Yosemite big walls. None of these climbs is easy and you will need to have your aid skills wired before attempting one. Most of these climbs are included in the Road to The Nose guidebook.

Rating	Pitches	Description
Washington Column, South Face	10	A popular first wall. This climb is probably the easiest Grade V wall and is usually crowded.
Leaning Tower, West Face	C2F 5.7	Probably Yosemite's shortest Grade V wall but also the most overhanging. Most of the crux sections have fixed gear and there are many bolt ladders.
12	A steep and popular route. While most crux sections are fixed, the exposure and thin crack systems make this climb challenging both mentally and physically.
Lost Arrow Spire Tip	C2 5.7	A true Yosemite classic climb. While only two pitches long, the exposure will make you feel like you're halfway up El Capitan.
Skull Queen	13	A more difficult and less crowded variation to the South Face.

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Where Do I Start For Climbing El Capitan