For pitch by pitch info and topo's the 'Yosemite Big Walls Supertopo' guide book is highly recommended. Unavoidable factors are the number of parties on the route and the weather, both of which can make the route not so classic. Second study the topo carefully because there are numerous opportunities to either link or use alternate belays in order to skip pitches (a team of three can also skip hauling certain pitches with some good planning).
First if you and or your partner(s) can lead 5.10 solidly this will greatly speed up the amount of time it takes to climb this route as a large percentage of the climb is 5.10 or easier. Here are a few tips that might improve a parties chances of success and enjoyment on the route. I need to dmg file to write usb with transmac bot when i bought max os x el capitan’ send me a dvd 9 ,in dvd9 a file with rdr format and a program to write rdr files.in rdr file a part with clover ver 2.3k and install el capitan partition.i write in 16gb usb and connect it in back panel of pc in usb 2.0 work and i go to clover and set boot. Although this is a great climb the route is still very demanding, sustained and exposed and not to be taken lightly. Most of the pitches on this route are outstanding but with classics such as the 'Stovelegs', 'King Swing' and 'Great Roof' you'll wish it would never end.
Often referred to as the 'best rock climb in the world' it is obvious why this route is one of the most sought after big walls in the valley and the world. Towering nearly 3000' this route offers 31 pitches of superb climbing right up the middle of the wall. Never Never Land 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a A3Įl Capitan is home to numerous classic routes but 'The Nose' is the mega classic of them all.