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Who was the first woman to free solo El Capitan

Alex Honnold completed the first known free solo ascent of El Capitan on June 3, 2017 via the Freerider route (about 3,000 feet / 914 m). While Alex is a man, he is widely recog...

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Who was the first woman to climb El Capitan

Royal Robbins was the first woman to climb El Capitan, completing the iconic Salathe Wall in late October 1973. Her ascent marked a pivotal moment in big wall climbing, demonstr...

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Deaths on El Capitan: Causes, Statistics, and Safety Context

El Capitan’s sheer granite faces make it an icon of Yosemite and big-wall climbing worldwide. Its steady lines and long routes attract elite and recreational teams alike, yet...

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