Yosemite Big Walls Trip Report

Hey everyone, I thought I might share a little about my trip. Some of you may remember my very first trip report of climbing (with lots of suffering) The Nose on El Cap this spring. I left for the valley for a second time the day after I got out for summer break and spent almost 7 weeks there. My experience was absolutely incredible, I learned more about climbing than I ever have.. physically, technically, and mentally.

Here are the write-ups of my favorite climbs that I did while I was there.

1. Starting with Nose in a day, El Capitan.

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So if any of you would like to compare that to the FIRST time I climbed the nose back in March, here it is. If you don't care, move on to #2.

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2. The West Face of Leaning Tower solo.
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3. The Salathe Wall, El capitan

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If anyone is still actually reading, on my blog you can check out the write-ups on when I climbed half dome, soloed washington's column, and just what it was like to live in the valley.

Enjoy!

Cheyne Lempe wrote:2. The West Face of Leaning Tower solo.

Great TRs! I remember reading your TR from the first time you went up and a HUGE difference this time around. This just motivates me more to start doing Trad

Nice job bro.

I like reading your TRs.

Whoa! Super inspiring. Walls feel much more attainable now.

Makes me want to get on some big walls. Great trip reports and great pictures to go along with them.