6th big wall route on El Capitan and the first to be established in one push from the ground by a 2 man team. Named after John Muir, Scottish-American naturalist, environmental activist and co-founder of the Sierra Club.
Two free versions, preMuir and The Shaft, both have some variations from the original aid line.
First clean ascent: Steve Grossman (1990)
[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196604600/Muir-WallEl-Capitan
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Muir
[3] https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105924815/muir-wall
3 successful ascents recorded.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Yvon Chouinard First ascent. | Aid | ground up | Jun 1965 | |
| TM Herbert First ascent. | Aid | ground up | Jun 1965 | |
| Royal Robbins Second ascent. | Rope Solo | ground up | Apr 1968 | |
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First solo of an El Capitan route, over ten days. References |
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