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2441 18th December 2025 20:49:47 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes
Before
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this. [Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free)
After
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining aided sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this. [Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to completely free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation. All bar 10 feet of the route had now been free-climbed. Hill and Sandahl joined forces later in the summer of 1993 and began working the Changing Corners pitch top-down, Sandhal focusing on his left hand variation, Hill on the original aid line. She was able to climb all the moves on the latter with two falls ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free)
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In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.

-In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this.
+In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining aided sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this.

-[Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation.
+[Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to completely free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation. All bar 10 feet of the route had now been free-climbed.
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+Hill and Sandahl joined forces later in the summer of 1993 and began working the Changing Corners pitch top-down, Sandhal focusing on his left hand variation, Hill on the original aid line. She was able to climb all the moves on the latter with two falls

### References

2442 18th December 2025 20:49:47 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes_pretty
Before
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p>In Fall 1990, <a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with <a href="/climber/3444/dave-schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Schultz</a>, freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this. </p> <p><a href="/climber/555/lynn-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lynn Hill</a> partnered by <a href="/climber/485/simon-nadin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Nadin</a> first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free</a></p>
After
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p>In Fall 1990, <a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining aided sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with <a href="/climber/3444/dave-schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Schultz</a>, freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this. </p> <p><a href="/climber/555/lynn-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lynn Hill</a> partnered by <a href="/climber/485/simon-nadin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Nadin</a> first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to completely free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation. All bar 10 feet of the route had now been free-climbed.</p> <p>Hill and Sandahl joined forces later in the summer of 1993 and began working the Changing Corners pitch top-down, Sandhal focusing on his left hand variation, Hill on the original aid line. She was able to climb all the moves on the latter with two falls </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free</a></p>
2443 18th December 2025 20:28:42 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes
Before
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. [Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free)
After
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this. [Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free)
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In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.

-In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992.
+In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this.

-[Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993.
+[Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation.

### References

2444 18th December 2025 20:28:42 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes_pretty
Before
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p>In Fall 1990, <a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with <a href="/climber/3444/dave-schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Schultz</a>, freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992.</p> <p><a href="/climber/555/lynn-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lynn Hill</a> partnered by <a href="/climber/485/simon-nadin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Nadin</a> first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free</a></p>
After
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p>In Fall 1990, <a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Working top-down, Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with <a href="/climber/3444/dave-schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Schultz</a>, freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. They prepared the route for a free ascent including bolting a variation just the left of the aid line on the Changing Corners pitch but were unable to climb this. </p> <p><a href="/climber/555/lynn-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lynn Hill</a> partnered by <a href="/climber/485/simon-nadin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Nadin</a> first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993 but they were unable to free the Changing Corners by either the original line or the Sandhal/Schultz variation.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free</a></p>
2445 18th December 2025 20:20:50 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes
Before
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)
After
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. [Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free)
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In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.

In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992.
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+[Lynn Hill](/climber/555/lynn-hill) partnered by [Simon Nadin](/climber/485/simon-nadin) first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993.

### References

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[5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)

-[6] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)
+[6] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free)
2446 18th December 2025 20:20:50 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes_pretty
Before
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p>In Fall 1990, <a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with <a href="/climber/3444/dave-schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Schultz</a>, freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p>
After
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p>In Fall 1990, <a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with <a href="/climber/3444/dave-schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Schultz</a>, freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992.</p> <p><a href="/climber/555/lynn-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lynn Hill</a> partnered by <a href="/climber/485/simon-nadin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Nadin</a> first free climbed the Great Roof on a ground-up attempt in 1993.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199404100/El-Capitans-Nose-Climbed-Free</a></p>
2447 18th December 2025 20:16:20 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes
Before
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free: Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder in Fall 1990. Sandhal returned in 1991, bolted a variation and freed the Harding bolt ladder. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)
After
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)
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In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.

-[Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free: Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder in Fall 1990. Sandhal returned in 1991, bolted a variation and freed the Harding bolt ladder.
+In Fall 1990, [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with [Dave Schultz](/climber/3444/dave-schultz), freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992.

### References

2448 18th December 2025 20:16:20 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes_pretty
Before
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p><a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free: Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder in Fall 1990. Sandhal returned in 1991, bolted a variation and freed the Harding bolt ladder. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p>
After
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p>In Fall 1990, <a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free, the remaining sections were the Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder. Sandhal freed the Harding bolt ladder in 1991 and, with <a href="/climber/3444/dave-schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Schultz</a>, freed the pitch above Camp 5 in 1992.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p>
2449 18th December 2025 20:11:07 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes_pretty
Before
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. After fixing ropes and spending several months on attempts in Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> climbed as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p>
After
<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. </p> <p>In Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.</p> <p><a href="/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooke Sandahl</a> and <a href="/climber/1119/scott-franklin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Franklin</a> climbed all but four pitches free: Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder in Fall 1990. Sandhal returned in 1991, bolted a variation and freed the Harding bolt ladder. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p> <p>[5] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p> <p>[6] <a href="https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/</a></p>
2450 18th December 2025 20:11:07 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes
Before
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. After fixing ropes and spending several months on attempts in Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) climbed as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php)
After
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse. [Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free: Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder in Fall 1990. Sandhal returned in 1991, bolted a variation and freed the Harding bolt ladder. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php) [5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/) [6] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)
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Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent.

-The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. After fixing ropes and spending several months on attempts in Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) climbed as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum.
+The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967.
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+In Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) spent 4 months working the route, fixing ropes, managing to climb as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. So far (2025) all subsequent free ascents have taken this traverse.
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+[Brooke Sandahl](/climber/3448/brooke-sandahl) and [Scott Franklin](/climber/1119/scott-franklin) climbed all but four pitches free: Great Roof, Pitch above Camp 5, Changing Corners and the final Harding bolt ladder in Fall 1990. Sandhal returned in 1991, bolted a variation and freed the Harding bolt ladder.

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[3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7)

-[4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php)
+[4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php)
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+[5] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)
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+[6] [https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/](https://climbingzine.com/brooke-sandahl-beginnings-freeing-nose/)
2451 18th December 2025 19:54:49 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes_pretty
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<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by Jim Bridwell in 1967.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p>
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<p>Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. </p> <p>The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by <a href="/climber/718/jim-bridwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jim Bridwell</a> in 1967. After fixing ropes and spending several months on attempts in Spring 1980 <a href="/climber/527/ray-jardine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Jardine</a> climbed as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/</p> <p>[2] <a href="http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php</a></p>
2452 18th December 2025 19:54:49 UTC duncancritchley climb The Nose notes
Before
Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by Jim Bridwell in 1967. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html)
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Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. After fixing ropes and spending several months on attempts in Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) climbed as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum. ### References [1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/ [2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html) [3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7) [4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php)
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-Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent. The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by Jim Bridwell in 1967.
+Different pitches were freed over many years before Lynn Hill's completely free ascent.
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+The Stoveleg Cracks were first climbed free by [Jim Bridwell](/climber/718/jim-bridwell) in 1967. After fixing ropes and spending several months on attempts in Spring 1980 [Ray Jardine](/climber/527/ray-jardine) climbed as far as the Great Roof free but only after chipping four holds on the Jardine Traverse to avoid the King Swing pendulum.

### References

[1] https://alpinist.com/features/birds-eye-view/

-[2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html)
+[2] [http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html](http://www.edhartouni.net/nose-in-a-day.html)
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+[3] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7](https://www.rayjardine.com/Papers/Magazine-Articles/index.php?StoryPage=7)
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+[4] [https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php](https://www.rayjardine.com/Avocations/Rock-Climbing/index.php)
2453 18th December 2025 19:26:23 UTC duncancritchley climber Rob Miller Nickname
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2454 18th December 2025 19:25:30 UTC duncancritchley climb The Direct Line notes
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The longest free route on El Capitan. Worked on by [Rob Miller](/climber/3468/rob-miller) and a variety of partners between 2010 and 2017. Successful ascent with [Roby Rudolf](/climber/3487/roby-rudolf) in October 2017. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line)
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> ...I don't have a preference. It's called The Direct Line, but it was known as the Platinum Wall before it was ever established, for the simple explanation that I was up there a long, long time. So, in the sense we don't get to choose our nicknames, mine being Platinum... The longest free route on El Capitan. Worked on by [Rob Miller](/climber/3468/rob-miller) and a variety of partners between 2010 and 2017. Successful ascent with [Roby Rudolf](/climber/3487/roby-rudolf) in October 2017. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line) [2] [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bigwallsforum/posts/2303846090037362/?comment_id=2304061040015867&reply_comment_id=2308530569568914](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bigwallsforum/posts/2303846090037362/?comment_id=2304061040015867&reply_comment_id=2308530569568914)
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+> ...I don't have a preference. It's called The Direct Line, but it was known as the Platinum Wall before it was ever established, for the simple explanation that I was up there a long, long time. So, in the sense we don't get to choose our nicknames, mine being Platinum...
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The longest free route on El Capitan. Worked on by [Rob Miller](/climber/3468/rob-miller) and a variety of partners between 2010 and 2017. Successful ascent with [Roby Rudolf](/climber/3487/roby-rudolf) in October 2017.

### References

-[1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line)
+[1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line)
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+[2] [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bigwallsforum/posts/2303846090037362/?comment_id=2304061040015867&reply_comment_id=2308530569568914](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bigwallsforum/posts/2303846090037362/?comment_id=2304061040015867&reply_comment_id=2308530569568914)
2455 18th December 2025 19:25:30 UTC duncancritchley climb The Direct Line notes_pretty
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<p>The longest free route on El Capitan. Worked on by <a href="/climber/3468/rob-miller" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rob Miller</a> and a variety of partners between 2010 and 2017. Successful ascent with <a href="/climber/3487/roby-rudolf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Roby Rudolf</a> in October 2017.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line</a></p>
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<blockquote> <p>...I don't have a preference. It's called The Direct Line, but it was known as the Platinum Wall before it was ever established, for the simple explanation that I was up there a long, long time. So, in the sense we don't get to choose our nicknames, mine being Platinum...</p> </blockquote> <p>The longest free route on El Capitan. Worked on by <a href="/climber/3468/rob-miller" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rob Miller</a> and a variety of partners between 2010 and 2017. Successful ascent with <a href="/climber/3487/roby-rudolf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Roby Rudolf</a> in October 2017.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214580/El-Capitan-The-Direct-Line</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bigwallsforum/posts/2303846090037362/?comment_id=2304061040015867&amp;reply_comment_id=2308530569568914" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bigwallsforum/posts/2303846090037362/?comment_id=2304061040015867&amp;reply_comment_id=2308530569568914</a></p>
2456 17th December 2025 23:12:15 UTC duncancritchley climber Siebe Vanhee notes
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Trad. climber, sport climber, big wall free climber, and social worker.
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Trad. climber, sport climber, big wall free climber, and social worker. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/siebe_vanhee_talks_riders_on_the_storm_dawn_wall_and_conquering_the_useless-15702](https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/siebe_vanhee_talks_riders_on_the_storm_dawn_wall_and_conquering_the_useless-15702)
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+### References
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+[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/siebe_vanhee_talks_riders_on_the_storm_dawn_wall_and_conquering_the_useless-15702](https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/siebe_vanhee_talks_riders_on_the_storm_dawn_wall_and_conquering_the_useless-15702)
2457 17th December 2025 23:12:15 UTC duncancritchley climber Siebe Vanhee notes_pretty
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<p>Trad. climber, sport climber, big wall free climber, and social worker.</p>
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<p>Trad. climber, sport climber, big wall free climber, and social worker.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/siebe_vanhee_talks_riders_on_the_storm_dawn_wall_and_conquering_the_useless-15702" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/siebe_vanhee_talks_riders_on_the_storm_dawn_wall_and_conquering_the_useless-15702</a></p>
2458 17th December 2025 23:11:19 UTC duncancritchley climber Siebe Vanhee notes
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+Trad. climber, sport climber, big wall free climber, and social worker.
2459 17th December 2025 23:11:19 UTC duncancritchley climber Siebe Vanhee notes_pretty
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<p>Trad. climber, sport climber, big wall free climber, and social worker.</p>
2460 17th December 2025 22:38:48 UTC duncancritchley ascent Nicola Martinez's ascent of South Face ascent_style_id
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