Mescalito | A3 Aid Climb on El Capitan

United States / California / Mariposa County

Quick Info

Grade A3
Type Aid Climb
Crag El Capitan
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Charlie Porter, Hugh Burton, Chris Nelson, Steve Sutton (Oct 1973)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade A3
Type Aid Climb
Crag El Capitan
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Charlie Porter, Hugh Burton, Chris Nelson, Steve Sutton (Oct 1973)
Recorded repeats 0
Also known as The End All Wall and End All Route.

Originally called End All. 85 holes drilled on the first ascent, a much smaller number than on the nearby Wall of Early Morning Light (A3) climbed three years previously. Now a popular classic route.

Some lower pitches are free climbed by The Dawn Wall.

References

[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12197414804

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Ascents

4 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Charlie Porter Aid | ground up Oct 1973
First ascent.
Hugh Burton Aid | ground up Oct 1973
First ascent.
Chris Nelson Aid | ground up Oct 1973
First ascent.
Steve Sutton Aid | ground up Oct 1973
First ascent.