#elcap

[jonathanpburks]

Playing around with some editing tools and techniques. What do you think? . . . #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitevalley #elcap #elcapitan #waterfall #naturephotography #landscapephotography (at Yosemite National Park, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGod8YOX2a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[peterholcombe]

A cold and snowy morning in Yosemite led to a warm and fun afternoon riding my bike around the Valley checking out climbs and Boulder problems. I even splurged and got a campsite in the Valley what a treat! . #yosemite #elcap @tucker_the_rv_dog #wanderlusting (at Yosemite Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVasdl1JOYi/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hillarystarbright]

There are so many breathtaking views in #yosemitenationalpark, it’s so difficult to choose the right pictures! Check out my newest blog post about the amazing time my brother @sir_clinksalot and I had in Yosemite: www. starbrightsadventure.com/2021/06/21/part-13-yosemite/ #bucketlistadventures #starbrightsadventure #ontheroadagain #yosemite #nationslparkgeek #valley #yosemitevalley #yosemitefalls #elcap #halfdome #elcapitan @yosemitenps #rv #rvlife #rvliving #rvcamping #rvtravel #glamping #ontheblognow #ontheblog #readallaboutit (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZQhzcDJYA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jaymsramirezphotography]

Fading sunset light on El Capitan...Yosemite

[patnolanphoto]

El Capitan, Yosemite 

[drmeek]

the last onion ring

[thatmermaidtracihines]

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Okay okay I promise after this we will be back to our regularly scheduled mermaid programming 😂 But if I may, just gotta fangirl real quick because...⠀ ⠀ I SAW LION KING LAST NIGHT at @elcapitanthtre AND I CRIED SO MANY TEARS!!! It was phenomenal. ⠀ ⠀ Posting another clip from my new Lion King inspired music video covering “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” w/my fam @amytreadwelltoy & @songstaforlife in hopes that it gets you extra excited to go see the movie too so we can all collectively freak out together! 😭🙌🏼 I didn’t realize I needed a new @lionking movie in my life b/c the original was so impactful on me the first time, but man, last night was real emotional. I cried happy & sad tears, and even cry-laughed at the funny parts! Seeing this movie brought to life in a more realistic way was so visceral. And the music was absolutely beautiful. @beyonce as Nala? I mean come on. How could you not cry? I felt the love tonight haha! Okay okay I’m rambling, but suffice it to say I loved this film, I can’t wait to see it again, and I’m so grateful to @disney @elcapitanthtre & @disneydigitalnetwork for inviting me & my mom out for the special screening last night! Lmk if you guys saw the movie or plan to see it this weekend and what you think! Let’s chat in the comments below! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼⠀ ⠀ “Just Can’t Wait to Be King” creds:⠀ Video Master: @landonson ⠀ Zazu/Editing Master: @songstaforlife ⠀ Nala: @amytreadwelltoy ⠀ Music Man: @the_jorisdaniel ⠀ ⠀ #lionking #newlionking #lionkingliveaction #lionkingmusic #ijustcantwaittobeking #simba #nala #zazu #lionkingtribute #disney #disneymusic #elcap #elcapitan ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Hitu3A7rC/?igshid=119hx3741vgqp

[iamdanieri]

Perfect place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #elcap #yosemitenationalpark #rockthepark #findyourpark #nationalparks #nature #california #adventureisoutthere #optoutside #instanature #nature #americasbestidea #protectwhatyoulove #publiclands #nationalparkgeek #usparksandmonuments #national_park_photography #weareparks #freesolo #dawnwall #nationalparkobsessed #travel #wanderlust (at Yosemite National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZA5qwgs9C/?igshid=n1wr4qxgos8k

[billvipond]

With all the speed records being set on different routes up El Capitan, here is a throwback to our climb up Zodiac right behind the Huber brothers preparing to make the first free ascent of the route. The brothers had cleaned the route of all fixed gear and meticulously stocked portaledges and gear at several of the fixed anchors. One of them can be seen at at the bottom of the photo (white rectangle). #elcapitan #zodiac #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #aidclimbing #rockclimbing #lifeofadventure #neverstopexploring #throwbackwednesday #wildernessculture #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #elcap #liveclimbrepeat #climb #climber #climbing #timetoclimb #mountainlife (at Yosemite National Park)

[deuceishiphop]

I decided not to post a picture about this because I didn’t wanna seem braggy...but PG did, and re-posting doesn’t count, so #ayylmao we in here!! too hype! 😎 #Repost @planetgranitepdx with @get_repost ・・・ Some of the #pgpdx staff with @alexhonnold! @freesolofilm was unreal! - #planetgranitepdx #planetgranite #alexhonnold #freesolo #pgfam #honnolding #elcap #climbinggym #crewsteadymobbin #documentary #rockclimbing #climbing #climbers #rockclimbers #blackclimbersmatter #portland #pnw #oregon (at Cinema 21) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo68HFwhHXj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6tuvdbtmzvbs

[jonathanpburks]

Perfect timing ✈️ . . . #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitevalley #elcap #elcapitan #rockclimb #rock #rocks #mountain #airplane #nature #naturephotography (at Yosemite National Park, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CptTfPtLgbZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gobeyondthefence]

#Repost @theactiveamputee (@get_repost) ・・・ More from Enock in the third part of our Enock Glidden Special on The Active Amputee (link in bio). ... ... ... For Enock climbing big walls is necessarily an intense group effort depending on trusted friends as well as on the kindness of strangers. ... ... Read the full story on The Active Amputee ... ... @enockglidden. ... ... ... Picture courtesy of @enockglidden ... ... ... #theactiveamputee #amputee #amputation #amputeesrock #amputeeissues #amputeeproblems #amputeelife #limbdifference #limbloss #spinabifida #wheelchair #paraclimbing #adaptiveclimbing #inclusiveclimbing #paradoxsports #elcap #yosemite @paradoxsports https://www.instagram.com/p/Bogmj8ZjfBK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=352f5o7w6i8a

[nikaukai]

Been hunting for waves all day, to no avail. at least we scored this view. #betterluckmañana #surfmore #surfsomething #elcap (at El Capitan State Beach Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWmUHWVvUtN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lahartapes]

New tool 🙌🏼 I love this thing. Very inspiring piece of gear

[aaroncassebeerphotography]

Sometimes you get really lucky. Here Brent Cooley and I are hanging out underneath a rock overhang, staying completely dry, as the rest of El Cap and its residents get soaked to the bone. High up on the Pacific Ocean Wall. #aacgram #bigwalls #elcap #yosemite #yosemitevalley #bigwallclimbing #climbmoja

[tommychheng]

Climbing Nose in a Day (almost) on El Cap Yosemite May 2018

My partner Leo and I started at 4am on May 11 and made the summit 27 hours later!

Going to Dolt tower went fast for us with short fixing and we got there at 8a. We met a party on dolt and they gave me some water. They bailed due to weather in the next few days.

We saw a party on King swing and decided to go through jardine traverse. The final move on the traverse felt harder than the supertopo 5.9 rating. Also though the 11c pitch before eagle ledge was harder than Enduro corner.

We previously heard there would be rain in the afternoon but checked the weather again and it was clear so we decided to climb on.

On the way to the great roof, the winds started picking up more and more. Cold was sweeping in and our thin wind breakers we're not sufficient to prevent us from shivering.

We got to great roof around 2pm. The first part of pancake flake was fun and fast, but the second half got thin protection. Having heard Hans florine broke his ankles here, I was extra cautious and slow here.

We decided to keep it safer and stop short fixing after camp 4 and started aid climbing every pitch. The upper pitches were a level harder than the first half. It took a bit out of us not to fall asleep at belays. We did climb through the cold night and topped out in the morning!

Gear:

6l water, drank 4.5l between 2 people

8 bars, subway wrap, 2 bagels

Bd .1 to 4, doubles in .4 to 2

Bd Offset cams

Aliens cams

60m 10.2mm rope

65m 8mm tagline (heavy, should have used 7mm)

Training

Last fall, when we attempted the nose, we struggled with arm cramps. I'm happy to say both of us didn't have any arm cramps this time. I'm thinking it had to do with more nutrition and more training this time.

In the prior 6 months, each week i tried to do:

M: 30 min jog morning, 30 min weights

T: 1 hr bike morning, 1-2 hrs climbing gym evening

W: 30 min jog morning, 30 min weights

TH: 1 hr jog morning, 1-2 hrs climbing gym evening

F: 1 hr bike morning

Sat: climbing day

Sun: off day

Reality was that i missed sessions every few days. I tried to follow Rock Climber's Manual or the New Alpinism plans but found it difficult to follow it strictly.

Strategy

I led up to the Great Roof, Leo, a better aid climber took the great roof. After, I only led the Pancake flake and changing corners. Leo led the rest of the pitches at the top.

Lessons

I felt we were woefully unprepared for our gear selection. I either had too much gear or too little of a particular size. Knowing which set to carry on each pitch to have would have made climbing a lot easier.

The winds were suprisingly cold, we should have brought more clothing.

We could have brought a little more food but we made it fine with what we had.

Having a strong partner who complements you matters a lot. Leo was a much more effective aid climber than myself.