Lazy morning. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3292.html Valerio Folco at the belay, Tom McMillan cleaning the crux pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2999.html There is still the descent.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3413.html Portaledge bivy on the Dihedral wall. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3492.html Rock climbers on beach, Ao Railay East. Krabi Province, Thailand http://www.terragalleria.com/asia/thailand/railay/picture.thai48223.html Rock climbers on the Snake Dike route, Half-Dome. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11560.html Climber rappelling down with moon. Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.jotr10653.html Rock climber. Pinnacles National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.usca9446.html After more night climbing, we try to get some rest. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3440.html Belaying from Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3458.html Belaying the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3422.html Canyoneers in wetsuits rappel down walls of the Subway. Zion National Park, Utah http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.zion5482.html Climber on Aig. des Pelerins, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3178.html Calanque de Morgiou with rock climbers. Marseille, France http://www.terragalleria.com/europe/france/marseille/picture.fran2883.html Man climbing East face of Mt Whitney. California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11546.html Hiker looking over the edge of the Diving Board, sunset. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose46739.html Climbers in Owens River Gorge. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca9873.html Rock climbers. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/america/nevada/red-rock/picture.usnv9191.html Rock climbing on the banks of the Brisbane River at night. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia http://www.terragalleria.com/pacific/australia/brisbane/picture.aust6172.html Rock climber on the Boy Scout rocks, Mt Diablo State Park. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca10086.html Frank follows the glowering spot pitch above Camp 5.. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3411.html A death traverse (free moves at the start of pitch 5 requires the attention of the belayer). El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3288.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2994.html Rock climbers on limestone cliff, Railay. Krabi Province, Thailand http://www.terragalleria.com/asia/thailand/railay/picture.thai48224.html Climbing the Snake Dike route, Half-Dome. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11561.html Leading the Shield slab, still overhanging. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3420.html We suffer hauling through a chimney. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3452.html Ascending a fixed rope on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3547.html Rock climbing above water in the Calanque de Morgiou. Marseille, France http://www.terragalleria.com/europe/france/marseille/picture.fran2886.html Paul leading on Bonatti Pilar on Le Dru, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3182.html A new sunset. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3439.html Tall sandstone wall with rock climbers. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/america/nevada/red-rock/picture.usnv9192.html Landscape with climbers at sunset. Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.jotr10651.html Spire with climbers. Pinnacles National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.usca9445.html Canyoneer rappelling alongside Mystery Falls, the Narrows. Zion National Park, Utah http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.zion8616.html Rock climbing on the banks of the Brisbane River at night. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia http://www.terragalleria.com/pacific/australia/brisbane/picture.aust6173.html Above Texas Flake. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3407.html Back on flat ground at least. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3499.html Climber near the top of Lost Arrow spire with Yosemite Falls behind. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11567.html Valerio Folco getting ready to lead a pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2992.html Jugging up again the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3419.html Having some fun 3000 feet above the deck. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3490.html Scrambing to the Morgiou cape. Marseille, France http://www.terragalleria.com/europe/france/marseille/picture.fran2884.html At least a good ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3444.html Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3449.html Climbing the South Face of Dent du Geant, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3189.html Climber getting ready to rappel down. Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.jotr10650.html The roof pitch, easier than it looks. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3410.html Lots of haul bags. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3498.html Climber of the Yosemite Falls wall. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11570.html Ky-Van following the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2997.html Party on the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3550.html Climbing photographer at work. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3554.html Rock climbing on the Morgiou cape. Marseille, France http://www.terragalleria.com/europe/france/marseille/picture.fran2885.html After the three-day epic, the summit. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3447.html The South Face: Frank on the nut pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3454.html Rocks with climbers in a distance. Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.jotr32764.html Lonely belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3285.html Hanging dramatically from the Jumping Board, Half-Dome. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11562.html Tom McMillan and Valerio Folco on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3483.html The original Camp 4, after the night epic. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3408.html Climbing up the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3417.html Waiting at Guano ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3437.html Party on the wall of early morning light, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3549.html Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3459.html Joshua tree and rock with climber. Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.jotr10652.html Climbing Zodiac in the sun. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3298.html Tom McMillan leaves the belay on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3000.html Climber resting on top of Lost Arrow spire with Yosemite Falls behind. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11569.html Following the Shield slab, still overhanging. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3421.html Jugging back to Sickle. Only 34 pitches to go !. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3402.html Belaying the steepest (most horizontal) part of the route. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3443.html Hauling on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3546.html Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3460.html Climbing Zodiac in the shade. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3296.html Taking a break while going down the east ledges. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3487.html Climbing the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3423.html After two traverses, the wide Stoveleg Cracks. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3403.html Cleaning the second pitch on the West Face. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3434.html Belay on the third pitch of Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3545.html [photo by Bryce Nesbitt] Tyrolean traverse from Lost Arrow Spire. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11568.html Sunny side: the South Face route (look for the 4 climbers). Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3448.html Tom McMillan leaves the belay on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3482.html Crowded portaledge camp. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3497.html Rapping down the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3418.html The first night is spent rather comfortably on Dolt Tower. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3404.html Tuan proofs a scientific paper. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3441.html Climbers sort gear for a big-wall climb on the camp 4 parking lot. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3555.html Climbers on Lost Arrow spire and Yosemite falls wall. Yosemite National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.yose11565.html Bivy on Tapir ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3450.html Valerio Folco ascending the rope. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3552.html Quite a social experience with old friends.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3284.html On lead on the Traverse pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3415.html During a stormy day on an attempt on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3548.html Cleaning the final pitch. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3446.html The impressive roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3409.html The South Face: Frank on the traverse pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3453.html Valerio Folco and Tom McMillan on the crux pitch (second to last). El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2998.html Crowded belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3286.html Belaying the following pitch, a thin crack in the middle of nowhere. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3428.html Hanging in free space. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3445.html Climbing photographers at work. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3489.html At dusk, the pitch before the final overhang. That's it ?. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3412.html Above Tapir ledge, the route is no longer steep. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3451.html Sorting the gear at the top of the wall. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3485.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2995.html Traffic jam on the fixed pitches. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3495.html Comfy belay in a huge chair. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3290.html On beley on the Traverse pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3416.html Going up the fixed rope, first pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3494.html Dusk on the last day. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3430.html Next morning on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3425.html Tom McMillan and Valerio Folco on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3484.html Climbing Zodiac at night. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3297.html Valerio Folco leads the long and complex crux pitch, taking more than half a day. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3500.html Next morning on the free-hanging line. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3426.html Valerio Folco belaying Tom McMillan. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3551.html Crowded belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3496.html Valerio Folco takes a break from hauling bags. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3553.html The last day, from dawn.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3429.html Valerio Folco leaving the belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2993.html Waking up on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3295.html First pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3493.html The two next traversing pitches beeing cleaned. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3438.html Relaxing the next morning at Awanhnee ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3436.html In Texas Flake. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3406.html Leading the next pitch, a thin crack in the middle of nowhere. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3427.html Looking for breakfast on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3294.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2996.html A ledge is even better. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3291.html The belayer can relax once the rivet ladder is reached. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3289.html Going down the east ledges. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3488.html Starting the West Face of the Leaning Tower. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3433.html Portaledge bivy on the Dihedral wall. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3491.html Sorting big wall gear used to climb Zodiac. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3300.html Climber and water bottles needed for an ascent of Mescalito. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3556.html Like many, the pitch above Dolt Towe is crack climbing. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3405.html Tuan and Yves on the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3424.html Chance encounters, a party follows us on Zodiac. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3287.html Belaying the steepest (most horizontal) part of the route. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3442.html Waking up on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3293.html Finishing the second pitch at sunset. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3435.html Climbing to Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3456.html Belaying from Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3457.html