The Great Roof Yosemite

El capitan 2.

The great roof yosemite.

All locations california yosemite np yosemite valley valley n side b. The tiny crack that runs along the back of the roof means it can only be climbed using the tips of the fingers. Yosemite national park climbing closures and conditions. Although this is a great climb the route is still very demanding sustained and exposed and not to be taken lightly.

Southwest face nose 5 9 5c 17 vi 17 hvs 5a c2 id 105946656. The nose yosemite possibly the most famous climb in the world the nose is the route. The great roof. The captain or the chief also known as el cap is a vertical rock formation in yosemite national park located on the north side of yosemite valley near its western end the granite monolith is about 3 000 feet 914 m from base to summit along its tallest face and is a popular objective for rock climbers.

The line is obvious straight up that prominent prow or nose from base to summit. The formation was named el capitan by the. The great roof located on pitch 22 rated a1 or 5 13c was expected to be the technical crux of free climbing the route but was superseded by changing corners. Changing corners edit changing corners on pitch 27 rated 5 14a b is usually considered to be the technical crux when free climbing the nose.

3 great ascents of the nose. King swing and great roof you ll wish it would never end. Great roof the great roof is one of the most challenging obstacles on the entire route. It marked the era of big wall climbing in yosemite and is a true work of art.