West Face | E5 Trad climb at El Capitan


5.11c

References

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

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Ascents

4 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
TM Herbert Aid | ground up Between 3rd Jun 1967 and 7th Jun 1967
First ascent.
Royal Robbins Aid | ground up Between 3rd Jun 1967 and 7th Jun 1967
First ascent.
Bill Price Lead | worked 1st May 1979
First free ascent.

With Ray Jardine

Ray Jardine Lead | worked 1st May 1979
First free ascent.

With Bill Price. 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