West Face | E5/6c+ Multi-pitch on El Capitan

United States / California / Mariposa County
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18 pitches. Free version of West Face (A1).

5.11c

References

[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196807300/

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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Bill Price Lead | worked May 1979
With Ray Jardine. First free ascent.
With Bill Price. First free ascent.

First free ascent of a multiday route on El Capitan, now usually climbed in one day.

Date approximate.

References

[1] https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Chronologies/index.php#Sequential