1000m, 33 pitches.
VI 5.9 C2
The second route put up on El Cap and perhaps one of the best. The first ascent placed just 13 bolts on the entire route.
The second route put up on El Cap and perhaps one of the best. The first ascent placed just 13 bolts on the entire route.
Royal Robbins, Tom Frost, Chuck Pratt 1961.
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15 Climbs to do before you die , Big Routes , Yosemite trip , Classic Yosemite Big Walls
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| duncan b | 22 Jul, 2023 |
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βeta: No beaks currently required for the headwall. There is one currently in situ and also a number of stuck wires. Although offset cams are useful/necessary. | βeta? | |
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βeta: No beaks currently required for the headwall. There is one currently in situ and also a number of stuck wires. Although offset cams are useful/necessary. |
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| Paul Collins | 31 Oct, 2019 |
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βeta: Watch for the wobbly block in the pitch above the head wall (just below long ledge). It rotates if you pull on it... scary! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Watch for the wobbly block in the pitch above the head wall (just below long ledge). It rotates if you pull on it... scary! |
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| Adam Russell | 27 Oct, 2019 |
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βeta: 1-2 beaks (hand placed) useful for deadheads on headwall. | βeta? | |
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βeta: 1-2 beaks (hand placed) useful for deadheads on headwall. |
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Route of Interest
The Nose
Grade: C2 ***
(El Capitan)