The longest free route on El Capitan. Worked on by Rob Miller and a variety of partners between 2010 and 2017. Successful ascent with Roby Rudolf in October 2017.
[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line
5 recorded ascents.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Roby Rudolf | Lead | worked | Oct 2017 | |
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First ascent.
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| Rob Miller | Alternate Leads | worked | Oct 2017 | |
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First ascent.
References[1] https://gripped.com/news/the-direct-line-is-new-39-pitch-5-13-el-cap-route/ |
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| Alex Honnold | Lead | worked | Between 1st Oct 2025 and 9th Dec 2025 | |
| Tommy Caldwell | Lead | worked | Between 1st Oct 2025 and 9th Dec 2025 | |
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With Alex Honnold.
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| Sasha DiGiulian | Lead | worked | Between 3rd Nov 2025 and 26th Nov 2025 | |
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Fourth ascent. First female ascent.
23 days on the route, including 9 days waiting out a storm in a portaledge 3 pitches from the top. References |
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