Dreamworld
As a big wall climber and ranger in Yosemite National Park, I am often asked…
Danger Zones: The Nose
The Nose of El Capitan began capturing people’s attention well before the first ascent in 1958.…
Zodiac’s classic pitches
A photo essay of the classic pitches on El Cap's popular Zodiac route, compiled by Tom Evans.
Accident Report: Lurking Fear, El Cap
Photos by Cheyne Lempe On September 19th, at approximately 5:30pm, YOSAR was notified about a…
Zodiac – Wall Style
Some say that El Cap generates its own energy. When the evening sun is setting…
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.
Trip Report: Never Never Land
“Is there ANY time that we should just plan on bivying on Thanksgiving ledge? Or…
Accident Report: Tangerine Trip, El Cap
On June 17th, Yosemite Search and Rescue responded to a request for help from a…
North America Wall – A Trip Report
Why do we climb? For the adventure, the pleasure, the experience, the challenge, the beauty,…
Accident Report: Nose, El Cap
On May 27th, Yosemite Search and Rescue mobilized to respond to a climber accident on…
Trip Report: Nose in a Day
The storm this week arrived with less force than expected, but it's forecast certainly had an effect on the El Cap crowds.
Climbing Accident: The Nose, El Capitan
Climber lead fall at the first pitch of the Nose.