More El Capitan Climbers
Nov 26, 2018 11:52:56 #
In a recent topic I posted shots of climbers on a congested route up the "nose" of Yosemite’s El Capitan. There were more than two dozen climbing parties on various routes on the east and west walls this day. I followed the progress of several pairs of climbers. These two probably finished their climb by the end of the day. In the second photo the lead climber, in red, has just negotiated an overhang and his partner, with their gear, is anchoring or belaying him. In the fourth shot the lead climber has established an anchor and is hauling up their gear. These were taken at intervals and I have included the time in an attempt to show their rate of progress. For most parties it is a two or three-day climb. These are aggressive crops but the downloads may give a bit more detail.
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2 12:14 PM
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3 12:15 PM
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4 12:57 PM
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5 1:09 PM
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6 1:10 M
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7 1:11 PM
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Nov 26, 2018 12:00:18 #
rockdog wrote:
Great story and images. Never tried mountain climbing and doubt I will put it on my bucket list.In a recent topic I posted shots of climbers on a ... (show quote)
Nov 26, 2018 12:06:15 #
Bob Locher
Loc: Southwest Oregon
Wow. When I was young, I loved rock climbing. Now I don't remember why...
Nov 26, 2018 12:07:38 #
Great shots! It takes a different kind of person to do that.
Nov 26, 2018 12:20:54 #
rockdog wrote:
In a recent topic I posted shots of climbers on a ... (show quote)
Nicely documented, Phil, and ---these people are crazy!
Nov 26, 2018 12:21:18 #
Nice series of shots. Never climbed El Capitan, but your photos document the struggle of a few hardy souls.
Nov 26, 2018 12:28:27 #
Hope those people got off the mountain safely. Beautiful captures.
Nov 26, 2018 17:42:20 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Great story and images. Never tried mountain climbing and doubt I will put it on my bucket list.
Thank you for the visit Stan I appreciate your kind words.
Phil
Nov 26, 2018 17:46:09 #
Bob Locher wrote:
Wow. When I was young, I loved rock climbing. Now I don't remember why...
Thank you Bob. I am now unsure of my motivation for several activities I was attracted to as a youngster. So it goes!
Phil
Nov 26, 2018 17:47:05 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Great shots! It takes a different kind of person to do that.
Yes it does! Thanks for the comment Chief.
Nov 26, 2018 17:49:13 #
Nov 26, 2018 17:51:22 #
Rob48 wrote:
Nicely documented, Phil, and ---these people are crazy!
Thanks Rob. If not crazy they certainly have a very different regard for gravity....and its consequences.
Nov 26, 2018 17:53:40 #
hiker60 wrote:
Nice series of shots. Never climbed El Capitan, but your photos document the struggle of a few hardy souls.
Thank you hiker60. I think this recent storm ended the climbing season for this year.
Phil
Nov 26, 2018 17:55:41 #
fourg1b2006 wrote:
Hope those people got off the mountain safely. Beautiful captures.
Thanks Marty, I know for certain that they did!
Phil
Nov 26, 2018 17:58:05 #
erbiv wrote:
Wonderful series of very, very crazy people!
Thank for the visit and kind words. Yes, they are about 2500 feet up crazy!
Phil
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