Vertical Wilderness
Are you aware that you are often within a wilderness area while climbing in Yosemite?…
Stewardship: Climbing Trail Work 2016
This year has been a standout season for Yosemite’s Climbing Trails Program. 260 volunteers worked…
Accident Report: South Face, Washington Column
Multiple cams pull in leader fall on South Face of Washington Column.
Accident Report: Matthes Crest, Rappelling
On September 11th 2016, at approximately 8 pm, Tuolumne Meadows SAR was informed of a…
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.
Accident Report: East Ledges, El Capitan
September 5th rappelling accident on the East Ledges descent of El Capitan results in fatality.
Accident Report: Simul-Rappelling, Reeds Pinnacle
Simul-rappelling accident at Reed's Pinnacle Area results in fatality.
KAOS
Brandon Adams explores what it means to be a big wall climber, and climbs through the brink on one of El Capitan's testpiece climbs.
Tuolumne Meadows Summer Accident Roundup
The July and August 2016 summer season in Tuolumne brought about a large number of climbing related injuries and rescues.
Perspective on The Prow
Climbing Steward Chris Gay takes a few days off from volunteering to solo The Prow on Washington Column.
Accident Report: Dropped Haul Bag, El Cap
Dropped haul bag results in open arm fracture near base of El Capitan.
Awake on El Cap – The Nose
Tristan Greszko describes the powerful wilderness experience of climbing his first El Cap bigwall.