Jugging back to Sickle. Only 34 pitches to go !. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3402.html Tom McMillan leaves the belay on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3482.html Sunset from Taft Point. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40020.html Climbing photographers at work. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3489.html Bivy on Tapir ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3450.html Lazy morning. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3292.html Cleaning the final pitch. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3446.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 Climber on Aig. des Pelerins, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3178.html Base of the Central Pilar of Freney, Mont-Blanc, Italy. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3138.html Double Arch Alcove, Middle Fork of Taylor Creek. Zion National Park, Utah, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.zion21339.html Rock wall, the Olgas. Olgas, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territories, Australia http://www.terragalleria.com/pacific/australia/olgas/picture.aust20301.html Hiker standing on top of sheer cliff at Taft point. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40016.html The roof pitch, easier than it looks. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3410.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2995.html Crowded belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3286.html On lead on the Traverse pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3415.html Belaying from Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3457.html Paul leading on Bonatti Pilar on Le Dru, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3182.html Starting the West Face of the Leaning Tower. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3433.html Hauling on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3546.html Hiker looking down Yosemite Valley from Taft point at sunset. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40017.html Valerio Folco getting ready to lead a pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2992.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 The impressive roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3409.html Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3459.html A ledge is even better. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3291.html Having some fun 3000 feet above the deck. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3490.html Waiting at Guano ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3437.html Bivy on Bonatti Pilar on Le Dru, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3183.html Trees along Merced River and El Capitan. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40027.html Belaying the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3422.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2994.html The first night is spent rather comfortably on Dolt Tower. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3404.html The South Face: Frank on the nut pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3454.html Climbing Zodiac in the shade. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3296.html Relaxing the next morning at Awanhnee ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3436.html Climbing photographer at work. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3554.html Climbers Frank and Alain start the Super-Couloir on Mt Blanc du Tacul, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3044.html Profile Cliff overlook with commanding view of Yosemite Valley, late afternoon. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40011.html Dusk on the last day. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3430.html There is still the descent.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3413.html Valerio Folco leaving the belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2993.html The South Face: Frank on the traverse pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3453.html Tuan proofs a scientific paper. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3441.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 Belay on the third pitch of Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3545.html Aid climbing on Bonatti Pilar on Le Dru, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3181.html El Capitan reflected in Merced river, early morning. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose2154.html Following the Shield slab, still overhanging. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3421.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 Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3449.html Valerio Folco leading the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2996.html Cleaning the second pitch on the West Face. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3434.html Quite a social experience with old friends.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3284.html Portaledge bivy on the Dihedral wall. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3492.html El Capitan and Merced River, morning. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40133.html Jugging up again the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3419.html Belaying from Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3458.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 in the sun. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3298.html Finishing the second pitch at sunset. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3435.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 Ascending a fixed rope on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3547.html El Capitan, hazy late afternoon. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40013.html Next morning on the free-hanging line. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3426.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 Climbing to Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3456.html Lonely belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3285.html After more night climbing, we try to get some rest. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3440.html Frank follows the glowering spot pitch above Camp 5.. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3411.html Party on the wall of early morning light, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3549.html Hiker surveying Yosemite Valley from Profile Cliff overlook. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40012.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 Shadow side: The Prow (the white streak). Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3455.html Valerio Folco ascending the rope. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3552.html Waking up on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3295.html Belaying the steepest (most horizontal) part of the route. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3443.html Above Texas Flake. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3407.html During a stormy day on an attempt on Mescalito, El Capitan. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3548.html Pebbles, Merced River, and El Capitan, morning. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40140.html Climbing up the roof pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3417.html Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3460.html Tom McMillan and Valerio Folco on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3483.html A new sunset. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3439.html First pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3493.html The original Camp 4, after the night epic. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3408.html Portaledge bivy on the Dihedral wall. Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3491.html The last day, from dawn.... El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3429.html Boulders in Merced River and El Capitan at sunset. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40124.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 Traffic jam on the fixed pitches. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3495.html Tom McMillan leaves the belay on the last pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3000.html Like many, the pitch above Dolt Towe is crack climbing. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3405.html At least a good ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3444.html Last sunrays outline Nose of El Capitain. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40014.html Party on the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3550.html Crowded portaledge camp. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3497.html Valerio Folco takes a break from hauling bags. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3553.html We suffer hauling through a chimney. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3452.html Hanging in free space. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3445.html After two traverses, the wide Stoveleg Cracks. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3403.html Sentinel Rock, late afternoon. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40117.html Trees in fall color and El Capitan. Yosemite National Park, California, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.yose40026.html Next morning on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3425.html Looking for breakfast on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3294.html Lots of haul bags. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3498.html Climbing the Triple Cracks, the crux of the route. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3423.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 Climbing Zodiac at night. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3297.html Chance encounters, a party follows us on Zodiac. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3287.html Ky-Van following the third pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw2997.html Comfy belay in a huge chair. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3290.html Going up the fixed rope, first pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3494.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 Leading the Shield slab, still overhanging. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3420.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 belayer can relax once the rivet ladder is reached. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3289.html In Texas Flake. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3406.html The two next traversing pitches beeing cleaned. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3438.html Above Tapir ledge, the route is no longer steep. Washington Column, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3451.html Valerio Folco belaying Tom McMillan. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3551.html On beley on the Traverse pitch. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3416.html Crowded belay. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3496.html Waking up on the portaledge. El Capitan, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3293.html Belaying the steepest (most horizontal) part of the route. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.bigw3442.html