Can You Climb El Capitan? The good news for hikers is that, yes, you can, indeed, hike El Cap. But, if you’re looking for an easy day hike to the top of Yosemite National Park’s most iconic face, well, you’re in for a bit of a shock. While one can hike to the top of
Did Alex Honnold Climb El Capitan With Ropes? Alex Honnold climbed El Capitan in Yosemite National Park — without ropes. Free solo climbing is a high-stakes game. Did Alex Honnold have a safety rope? The greatest rock climber in the world is climbing the greatest rock in the world. Alex Honnold is on El Capitan,
How High Is El Capitan? El Capitan’s iconic granite walls dominate the west end of Yosemite Valley. At more than 3,000 feet (900+ m) above the valley floor, it is 2.5 times as tall as the Empire State Building, or more than 3 times as high as the tip of the Eiffel Tower. How high
Can Anyone Climb El Capitan? While tackling El Capitan is a goal that requires years of training, you can have the experience of climbing in the park with the Yosemite Mountaineering School. Do you need permit to climb El Capitan? The park will issue an unlimited number of free permits to climb the big walls,