Conditions Report: Regular Route, Half Dome Rockfall
In July 2015, there was a large rockfall on the Regular Route. Yosemite climbing rangers and the park geologist climb the route to assess its present condition.
Danger Zones: The Nose
The Nose of El Capitan began capturing people’s attention well before the first ascent in 1958.…
Backcountry Climbing – The Pharaoh
Approximately 8 percent of Yosemite National Park is accessible by road. Though the iconic Valley…
Tangerine Trip in a Shove
There’s nothing quite like that moment in a climb when you realize you're no longer worried about your headlamp batteries dying - because the sun is starting to rise again.
62 years later – Half Dome Regular NW Face
First climbed in 1957, the Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome stills draws climbers from…
North America Wall – A Trip Report
Why do we climb? For the adventure, the pleasure, the experience, the challenge, the beauty,…
Beat the Traffic: How to Climb in Yosemite Without Driving
Tips for climbing in Yosemite without a car. Shuttle stops and corresponding climbing areas.
East Buttress of Lower Cathedral – Summer beta
June has just begun but the summer heat is on! It's time to start thinking about shady, uncrowded objectives...
Half Dome Conditions Update: 5/13/15
UPDATE: As of May 12th, no more snow at the base of climb, or going…