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.
rockdog wrote:
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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Great story and images. Never tried mountain climbing and doubt I will put it on my bucket list.
Wow. When I was young, I loved rock climbing. Now I don't remember why...
Great shots! It takes a different kind of person to do that.
rockdog wrote:
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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Nicely documented, Phil, and ---these people are crazy!
Nice series of shots. Never climbed El Capitan, but your photos document the struggle of a few hardy souls.
Hope those people got off the mountain safely. Beautiful captures.
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
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
Retired CPO wrote:
Great shots! It takes a different kind of person to do that.
Yes it does! Thanks for the comment Chief.
erbiv
Loc: Ellijay, GA ...retired from Anchorage, AK
Wonderful series of very, very crazy people!
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.
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
fourg1b2006 wrote:
Hope those people got off the mountain safely. Beautiful captures.
Thanks Marty, I know for certain that they did!
Phil
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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