El Capitan
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El Capitan is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The granite monolith is about 3,000 feet from base to summit along its ta
Southwest face (left, in light) and southeast face (right, in shade) of El Capitan from Yosemite Valley; the Nose lies between the two faces
1864 photo of El Capitan by Charles Leander Weed
William Henry Jackson's 1899 photograph of El Capitan
El Capitan viewed from Tunnel View
Aid climbing
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Aid climbing is a form of rock climbing that uses mechanical devices and equipment, such as aiders, to assist in generating upward momentum. Aid climbing is contrasted with free climbing, which can us
Aid climber using aiders (or ladders) on an overhanging climbing route
Climber standing in aiders while ascending aid climbing route, The Shield (VI 5.7 A3), on El Capitan
Royal Robbins resting on his aiders during the 3rd pitch of the FA of the Salathé Wall (VI 5.9 C2)
Daisy chain