Salathé Wall | A2 Aid Climb on El Capitan

United States / California / Mariposa County

Aid version of Salathé Wall (E8).

Named after Yosemite climbing pioneer John Salathé. After fixing to the Heart Ledges, the remainder of the route was climbed on-sight. This was a notable improvement in style over the multi-season siege of The Nose (A2)

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Ascents

8 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent. With Royal Robbins and Tom Frost.

13 bolts placed, mainly on the lower slabs. Many more have been added in subsequent ascents.

Royal Robbins Aid 1961
First ascent. With Chuck Pratt and Tom Frost.
First ascent. With Royal Robbins and Chuck Pratt.
With Doug Scott.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 15, page 12

With Peter Habeler.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 15, page 12

Haan's first multi-day route of any kind.

References

[1] https://climbing-history.org/library/8202/the-salathé-wall-solo

With Alex Honnold.

Climbed as part of the El Cap Triple in under 24 hours.

References

[1] https://elcapreport.com/content/elcap-report-63010

With Sean Leary.

Climbed as part of the El Cap Triple in under 24 hours.

References

[1] https://elcapreport.com/content/elcap-report-63010