El Capitan and Half Dome viewed from Big Oak Flat Road, afternoon storm light. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose2148.html Downed tree on top of El Capitan. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose1294.html West face of El Capitan in winter. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose1307.html El Capitan, trees and fog, morning. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose1308.html Tree in El Capitan meadows and Cathedral Rocks cliffs, winter. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose1311.html Black Oaks with snow on branches, El Capitan meadows, winter. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose1322.html Trunk and snow-covered branches of tree in El Capitan meadow. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose1323.html Snow-covered trees and West face of El Capitan. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose2168.html Boulders, El Capitan, and Guadalupe Range, sunset. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma1185.html El Capitan from Guadalupe Pass, sunrise. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma1191.html Yucca and El Capitan, early morning. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma1192.html Boulders and El Capitan from the South, sunset. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma1186.html Limestone boulders and El Capitan from the South, dusk. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma6008.html Flats and El Capitan, early morning. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma2195.html El Capitan and clouds. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma2196.html Yucca and El Capitan. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma2197.html El Capitan from Guadalupe Pass, sunrise. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma1190.html The Nose is the line between light and shadow in the center of El Cap. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3401.html Jugging back to Sickle. Only 34 pitches to go !. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3402.html After two traverses, the wide Stoveleg Cracks. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3403.html The first night is spent rather comfortably on Dolt Tower. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3404.html Like many, the pitch above Dolt Towe is crack climbing. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3405.html In Texas Flake. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3406.html Above Texas Flake. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3407.html The original Camp 4, after the night epic. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3408.html The impressive roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3409.html The roof pitch, easier than it looks. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3410.html Frank follows the glowering spot pitch above Camp 5.. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3411.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 There is still the descent.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3413.html The first part of the route (common with the Triple direct) is reminiscent of the Nose : free climbing and clean aid. The harder aid begins on the traverse just below the Shield, which is the convex part left of the Nose. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3414.html On lead on the Traverse pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3415.html On beley on the Traverse pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3416.html Climbing up the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3417.html Rapping down the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3418.html Jugging up again the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3419.html Leading the Shield slab, still overhanging. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3420.html Following the Shield slab, still overhanging. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3421.html Belaying the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3422.html Climbing the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3423.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 Party on the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3550.html Next morning on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3425.html Next morning on the free-hanging line. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3426.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 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 The last day, from dawn.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3429.html Dusk on the last day. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3430.html A new morning on El Cap after the climb. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3431.html Big wall gear used to climb Zodiac. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3299.html Sorting big wall gear used to climb Zodiac. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3300.html First pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3493.html Going up the fixed rope, first pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3494.html Quite a social experience with old friends.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3284.html Traffic jam on the fixed pitches. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3495.html Chance encounters, a party follows us on Zodiac. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3287.html Crowded belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3286.html Crowded belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3496.html Lonely belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3285.html Crowded portaledge camp. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3497.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 The belayer can relax once the rivet ladder is reached. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3289.html Comfy belay in a huge chair. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3290.html A ledge is even better. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3291.html Waking up on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3295.html Waking up on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3293.html Looking for breakfast on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3294.html Lazy morning. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3292.html Lots of haul bags. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3498.html Climbing Zodiac in the sun. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3298.html Climbing Zodiac in the shade. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3296.html Climbing Zodiac at night. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3297.html Back on flat ground at least. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3499.html Valerio Folco takes a break from hauling bags. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3553.html Valerio Folco belaying Tom McMillan. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3551.html Valerio Folco ascending the rope. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3552.html Valerio Folco getting ready to lead a pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2992.html Valerio Folco leaving the belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2993.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2994.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2995.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2996.html Ky-Van following the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2997.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 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 Valerio Folco at the belay, Tom McMillan cleaning the crux pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2999.html Tom McMillan leaves the belay on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3000.html Tom McMillan leaves the belay on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3482.html Tom McMillan and Valerio Folco on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3483.html Tom McMillan and Valerio Folco on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3484.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 and Tom McMillan with gear at the top of the wall. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3486.html Taking a break while going down the east ledges. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3487.html Going down the east ledges. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3488.html During a stormy day on an attempt on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3548.html Belay on the third pitch of Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3545.html Ascending a fixed rope on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3547.html Hauling on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3546.html Party on the wall of early morning light, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3549.html Ornate facade of the El Capitan theatre. Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca35510.html Walk of fame and entrance of El Capitan Theater. Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca35497.html Stars of the Walk of fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre. Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca35498.html Facade of the El Capitan theater in Spanish colonial style. Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca35506.html Box office of El Capitan Theatre. Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca35492.html Spanish colonial facade of the El Capitan theatre. Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca35514.html Black oaks in early fall foliage, El Capitan Meadow, morning. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40024.html Black oaks with with autum leaves, El Capitan Meadow, afternoon. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40006.html El Capitan and Merced River reflection. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose20750.html El Capitan with clouds shrouding summit. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose20749.html Black Oaks and shadows in El Capitan Meadow in winter. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose20758.html El Capitan and Merced River, morning. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40133.html El Capitan reflection. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40132.html Backlit oak trees with sparse leaves, El Capitan Meadow. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40137.html El Capitan from Williams Ranch road, sunset. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma20906.html El Capitan and low clouds at sunrise. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma20907.html Desert vegetation and El Capitan from Guadalupe pass, morning. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma20904.html Ferns and oak trees in spring, El Capitan Meadow. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose41083.html Oak trees in spring, El Capitan Meadow. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose41082.html Black oaks in the Spring, El Capitan Meadow. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose41079.html Valley View, El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose80007.html El Capitan Meadows, Black Oaks and Cathedral Rocks. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose80005.html El Capitan cliffs in late afternoon. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma25326.html El Capitan rising above desert flats. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma25338.html El Capitan cliffs at sunset. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma25340.html Bridalveil Fall and El Capitan. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose46688.html Cathedral Rocks and El Capitan Meadows from base of Ribbon Falls. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose46578.html Unusual El Capitan Meadow reflections. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose46639.html Black oaks, snow, and fog, El Capitan Meadow. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose45314.html Black oaks in winter fog, El Capitan Meadow. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose45315.html Sun, El Capitan, and Half Dome from near Inspiration Point. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose47003.html Backside of El Capitan. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52673.html Stars above El Capitan at night. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52703.html El Capitan and West Texas plain from Guadalupe Peak. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52640.html El Capitan and plain from Guadalupe Peak at night. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52657.html El Capitan from Guadalupe Peak at dusk. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52652.html El Capitan, May 20 2012 solar eclipse. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52628.html El Capitan profile and moon at dusk. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52702.html Starry sky and El Capitan. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52704.html El Capitan backside and sunset clouds. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52646.html El Capitan backside at dusk. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52653.html El Capitan backside seen from Guadalupe Peak. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52639.html Guadalupe Peak summit and El Capitan backside with sunset cloud. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52650.html Sotol on Guadalupe Peak and El Capitan backside. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.guma52645.html El Capitan with Horsetail Fall natural firefall. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose63639.html